Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Louisiana 6-Hour Continuing Education Project Management Online Anytime

Please Note:  This course is a pre-recorded online anytime seminar which allows you to be trained and certified at the convenience of your own schedule and in the luxury of your own home! Students will have up to six months of access to course content.

Why Should You Take This Louisiana 6-Hour Continuing Education Project Management Online Anytime course?

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) requires residential contractors to complete six (6) hours per year by your original licensing date to renew your Louisiana Contractor License.  This increased in January, 2012 from four hours to six hours each year.

What happens if I don't renew my license by my renewal date?

A delinquent penalty of $50 for late renewal of Commercial and Residential contractor licenses may be assessed 15 days following the expiration date. Failure to renew your license within six months after your renewal date will result in forfeiture of your renewal rights and you will have to start all over. If you have specific questions about your renewal period, please contact the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) at:  (225) 765-2301

Does this online anytime package fulfill my 6-Hour Continuing Education requirement for Commercial and Residential license holders?

YES! This Louisiana 6-Hour Continuing Education Project Management Online Anytime course focuses on managing project costs and time, while completing the project to the expected degree of quality. Proper management of the project before beginning actual construction, as well as during the project, is a crucial aspect. Taking proactive measures will help you determine possible obstacles before they occur. 

How many hours of continuing education do I need to complete?

You are required to complete six hours per year by your original licensing date to renew your Louisiana Contractor License. This increased in January, 2012 from four hours to six hours each year.

How Does This Online Anytime Course Work?

Learning objectives are provided to facilitate student understanding and progress. Informal progress checks throughout the module help students review and measure their understanding of the material. The assessment at the end of each chapter accurately reflects learning objectives.

Our courses do not allow you to fail the quiz. Once you achieve 70% on the quiz, you will move on to the next chapter. It's that easy!

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• Cost Management (Project Budget)
• General Guidelines of Lending
• Time Management
• Quality Control
• Erosion Control
• Green Jobsite

Syllabus

Chapter 1 - Cost Management (Project Budget) (1 hour)

*Learning Objectives:

1) Explain the steps necessary to develop a project budget. 

2) Describe the primary elements of procurement.
     a. Project Budget
     b. Change Orders
*Progress Check
     c. Procurement
     d. Employees
     e. Unit Costs
*Progress Check
Assessment—20 multiple choice questions.

Chapter 2- General Guidelines of Lending (1 hour)

*Learning Objectives:

1) List four elements of a typical construction loan.

2) Describe the process of completing a Sworn Statement.

3) Describe two examples of common cost overruns.

     a. Loans
*Progress Check
     b. Sworn Statements
     c. Project Funds
*Progress Check
Assessment—20 multiple choice questions.

Chapter 3- Time Management (1 hour)
*Learning Objectives:

1) Describe how to develop a Critical Path

2) Explain the features of an Activity Node.
     a. Subcontractors
     b. Critical Path
*Progress Check
Assessment—20 multiple choice questions.

Chapter 4- Quality Control (1 hour)
*Learning Objectives:

1) Describe the benefits of good communication with subcontractors.

2) List several elements of a construction Daily Log Book.
     a. Management
     b. Materials
     c. Daily Log Book
*Progress Check
     d. Standards
*Progress Check
Assessment—10 multiple choice questions.

Chapter 5- Erosion Control (1 hour)
*Learning Objective:

1) Understand the contractor"s responsibility for erosion control.
     a. Best Practices
     b. Sediment Fences
*Progress Check
Assessment—10 multiple choice questions.

Chapter 6- Green Job site (1 hour)
*Learning Objective:

1) Explain the benefits of energy efficient solar design and landscaping.

2) Describe some of the problems and solutions surrounding job site recycling.
     a. Energy Efficient Solar Design
     b. Job site Recycling
*Progress Check
Assessment—10 multiple choice questions.