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Project Management Training Catalog Spring 2014

Project Management Training for the A/E/C Community

Consortium Project Management, LLC

Post Office Box 51472 Livonia, Michigan 48151 www.consortiumPM.com

800-587-7607

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Project Management Training Catalog Spring 2014

© 2014 Consortium Project Management, LLC

Livonia, Michigan USA

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Project Management Training

Consortium Project Management LLC (CPM) delivers

customized on-site training for clients all over the United

States. Our project management training courses cover the

nine bodies of knowledge outlined in PMBOK® Guide, the

guide to project management developed by the Project

Management Institute (PMI)®.

We can incorporate your corporate project practices and

documents into one of our existing courses, or develop an

entirely new course designed to meet a unique corporate need.

CPM’s courses are designed for corporate clients. Actual course dates for any course are

negotiated. If you are an individual and wish to take a CPM course, we will need a guarantee of

10 attendees in order to schedule the course. It may be possible to fit an individual into an

upcoming training course for a corporate client with their permission.

Why Use CPM Project Management Training?

� Our trainers are real world practitioners who incorporate effective group

dynamics allowing participants to interact with the instructor and each other.

� We provide case studies and real life applications from the engineering and

construction industry. Our interactive exercises will bring life to the theory of

project management.

� You receive project management templates and tools that can used

immediately after attending our class

� You receive a comprehensive course syllabus

� You receive a Certificate of Completion

“PMI” and “PMBOK” are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, LLC

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Catalog Table of Contents

General Information

Instructor Biography 6

Fees and Tuition 7

Project Management Introductory Courses

Introduction to Project Management 9

Project Management Core Courses

Project Scope Management 13

Project Time Management 18

Project Cost Management 22

Project Quality Management 25

Project Communications Management 28

Project Risk Management 31

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep 35

LEED AP Building Design & Construction Exam Prep 36

Understanding Public Works Construction Documents 37

Estimating for Bid on Public Works Contracts 39

Managing Change Orders and Force Account Work 40

Construction Scheduling with CP/M Software 42

Terms and Conditions 44

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About Your Lead Instructor:

James A. Abron, M.B.A., P.E., P.M.P. James Abron has over 35 years experience as a civil engineer, building and engineering contractor, public works administrator, college instructor, and engineering consultant. Training Experience Mr. Abron served as the Director of Certification for the Northern California Chapter of the Project Management Institute in the late 1990’s where he taught prep and review courses for the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. He developed and taught an 18-week construction management training course for the City of Oakland Public Works Agency for new inspectors and resident engineers. Mr. Abron has authored and taught courses on contracting procedures and construction claims resolution to MECCA, an Oakland, California based minority contractor organization. Mr. Abron authored two manuals for this course on construction management and California public works construction law. He has developed and taught courses throughout the State of Michigan on construction project management for the Michigan Rural Water Association. Mr. Abron served on the evening faculty of Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, CA) teaching courses in specifications writing and heavy construction. Additionally, Mr. Abron served as an Adjunct Professor in the Business and Management Department at the University of California, Berkeley Extension and the Keller Graduate School of Management - teaching courses in project management. Professional Credentials Mr. Abron is a registered professional engineer in California and Michigan, licensed public land surveyor and licensed general building and engineering contractor with asbestos and hazardous substances removal endorsements in California. He holds several industry certifications; Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) from the Construction Specifications Institute, the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from the Project Management Institute, and the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential from the Association of State Floodplain Managers. Mr. Abron is the holder of a lifetime California Community College Teaching Credential in engineering, building and construction. Mr. Abron is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a member of the Project Management Institute, the Construction Management Association of America, AACE International, the U.S. Green Building Council, the American Solar Energy Society, the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), and the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Formal Education Mr. Abron attended Purdue University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering systems in 1973. Mr. Abron also attended The University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received the Professional Development Degree in Engineering (P.D., Eng.) in construction management (1982), Golden Gate University in San Francisco, CA, the MBA (1990) and California State University, East Bay (Hayward) where he received a Certificate in Total Quality Management (1995).

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Consortium Project Management LLC

Project Management Corporate Training Solutions

2014 Fee Schedule Available Courses

Course # Course Title Duration Per

Student Group

Fee

1000 Introduction to Project Management 2.5 days $1,895 $17,500

1010 Project Scope Management 1 day $800 $8,500

1020 Project Time Management 2.5 days $1,895 $17,500

1030 Project Cost Management 2.5 days $1,895 $17,500

1040 Project Quality Management 1 day $800 $8,500

1050 Project Communications Management 1 day $800 $8,500

1060 Project Risk Management 3 days $2,000 $24,000

1205 LEED Green Associate Exam Prep 2 days $1600 $16,000

1210 LEED AP BD&C Exam Prep 2 days $1600 $16,000

1500 Public Works Construction Documents 1 day $800 $15,000

1520 Estimating for Bid Public Works Projects 1 day $800 $15,000

1540 Managing Change Orders and Force Acct 1 day $800 $15,000

1560 Scheduling with CP/M Software 2 days $2,000 $19,000 Note:

• Minimum group size is 10 • Minimum class size is 10 • Maximum class size is limited to 20 • Refreshments are provided throughout the day • Participates are responsible for lunch and daily parking

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Course 1000

Introduction to Project Management

COURSE LENGTH:

2.5 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is an introductory class to the Project Management discipline. It includes the basics of Project

Management with emphasis to the engineering and construction industry.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course is intended for project managers and team leaders who need a good foundation for further

study in Project Management.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDANCE:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Define a project, program, and project management and its processes.

• Determine effective ways of integrating project management and general business

management in an organization.

• Determine ways to effectively integrate a project across an entire enterprise to reduce the

impact of change.

• Determine how ethics, integrity, and objectivity affect project management.

• Discuss ways of effectively communicating throughout the Project Lifecycle.

• Determine stakeholders and how they affect the project.

• Describe the Project Management Lifecycle and develop a basic project plan.

PREREQUISITES:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

COURSE OUTLINE:

• CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS A PROJECT?

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1. Project Characteristics

2. Projects vs. Operational Work

3. Projects and Strategic Planning

• CHAPTER 2: WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

1. MANAGEMENT SKILLS UTILIZED

2. INTEGRATION OF OTHER NEEDED SKILLS

• CHAPTER 3: THE PMBOK GUIDE STRUCTURE

1. The Project Management Framework

2. The Standard for Project Management of a Project

3. The Project Management Knowledge Areas

• CHAPTER 4: AREAS OF EXPERTISE

1. ROLE OF GENERALIST

2. ROLE OF SPECIALIST

3. TRAITS OF “GOOD” PROJECT MANAGERS

• CHAPTER 5: APPLICATION AREA KNOWLEDGE, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS

1. INDUSTRY STANDARDS OF CARE

2. LEGAL REFERENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

3. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

• CHAPTER 6: UNDERSTANDING THE PROJECT ENVIRONMENT

1. Cultural and Social Environment

2. International and Political Environment

3. Physical Environment

• CHAPTER 7: GENERAL MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1. Financial Management and Accounting

2. Purchasing and Procurement

3. Sales and Marketing

4. Contracts and Commercial Law

5. Manufacturing and Distribution

6. Logistics and Supply Chain

7. Strategic Planning, Tactical Planning, and Operational Planning

8. Organizational Structures, Organizational Behavior, Personnel Administration,

Compensation, Benefits, and Career Paths

9. Health and Safety Practices

10. Information Technology

• CHAPTER 8: INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

1. Effective Communication

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2. Influencing the Organization

3. Leadership

4. Motivation

5. Negotiation and Conflict Management

6. Problem Solving

• CHAPTER 9: PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONTEXT

1. Programs and Program Management

2. Portfolios and Portfolio Management

3. Subprojects

4. Project Management Office

• CHAPTER 10: PROJECT LIFECYCLE AND ORGANIZATION

1. The Project Lifecycle

2. Project Stakeholders

3. Organizational Influences

• CHAPTER 11: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR A PROJECT

1. Project Management Process Groups

2. Initiating Process Group

3. Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement

4. Planning Process Group

5. Develop Project Management Plan

6. Scope Planning

7. Scope Definition

8. Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

9. Activity Definition

10. Activity Sequencing

11. Activity Resource Estimating

12. Activity Duration Estimating

13. Schedule Development

14. Cost Estimating

15. Cost Budgeting

16. Quality Planning

17. Human Resource Planning

18. Communications Planning

19. Risk Management Planning

20. Risk Identification

21. Qualitative Risk Analysis

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22. Quantitative Risk Analysis

23. Risk Response Planning

24. Plan Purchases and Acquisitions

25. Plan Contracting

26. Executing Process Group

27. Direct and Manage Project Execution

28. Perform Quality Assurance

29. Acquire Project Team

30. Develop Project Team

31. Information Distribution

32. Request Seller Responses

33. Select Sellers

34. Monitoring and Controlling Process Group

35. Monitor and Control Project Work

36. Integrated Change Control

37. Scope Verification

38. Scope Control

39. Schedule Control

40. Cost Control

41. Perform Quality Control

42. Manage the Project Team

43. Performance Reporting

44. Manage Stakeholders

45. Risk Monitoring and Control

46. Contract Administration

47. Closing Process Group

48. Close Project

49. Contract Closure

50. Process Interactions

51. Project Management Process Mapping

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Course 1010

Project Scope Management

COURSE LENGTH:

2.5 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will enable participants to effectively manage the scope and requirements of a project. As

part of the Triple Constraints, Scope is often the most challenging part of the constraints to manage.

In this class the participants will participate in group exercises that will enable them to learn the skills

needed to properly manage the Scope of a project. Examples will be taken from the civil design area.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This class is intended for any person functioning as a Project Manager or aspiring to be a Project

Manager.



• Determine the Business Need that is driving a project.

• Define project vs. product scope and determine how a project integrates with the overall

operations of an organization.

• Define the Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs of proper Scope Management and

identify appropriate quality requirements.

• List the proper techniques and tools to effectively define the Scope of a project and determine

macro risks.

• Determine ways of dealing with the change.

• Describe how to create a Work Breakdown Structure.

• Determine how to properly verify Scope.

• Determine how to control the Scope of a project during the Execution Phase of the project.

PREREQUISITES:

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Students should have taken the Project Management Introduction class or have prior experience

working on projects.

COURSE OUTLINE:

• CHAPTER 1: PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT

1. WHY SCOPE MANAGEMENT IS IMPORTANT

2. WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF SCOPE MANAGEMENT

• CHAPTER 2: PROJECT SCOPE VS. PRODUCT SCOPE

1. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?

2. WHO ARE THE “PLAYERS”

• CHAPTER 3: SCOPE PLANNING

1. Inputs

2. Enterprise Environment Factors

3. Organizational Process Assets

4. Project Charter

5. Preliminary Project Scope Statement

6. Project Management Plan

7. Tools and Techniques

8. Expert Judgment

9. Templates, Forms, and Standards

10. Outputs

11. Project Scope Management Plan

• CHAPTER 4: SCOPE DEFINITION

1. Inputs


3. Project Charter

4. Preliminary Scope Statement


6. Approved Change Requests


8. Product Analysis

9. Alternatives Identification

10. Expert Judgment

11. Stakeholder Analysis

12. Outputs

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13. Project Scope Statement

14. Project Objectives

15. Product Scope Description

16. Project Requirements

17. Project Boundaries

18. Project Deliverables

19. Product Acceptance Criteria

20. Project Constraints

21. Project Assumptions

22. Initial Project Organization

23. Initial Defined Risks

24. Schedule Milestones

25. Fund Limitation

26. Cost Estimate

27. Project Configuration Management Requirements

28. Project Specifications

29. Approval Requirements

30. Requested Changes

31. Project Scope Management Plan (Updates)

• CHAPTER 5: CREATE WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

1. Inputs






7. WBS Templates

8. Decomposition

9. Outputs

10. Project Scope Statement (Updates)

11. Work Breakdown Structure

12. Organizational Breakdown Structure

13. Bill of Materials

14. Risk Breakdown Structure

15. Resource Breakdown Structure

16. WBS Dictionary

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17. Scope Baseline

18. Project Scope Management Plan (Updates)


• CHAPTER 6: SCOPE VERIFICATION

1. Inputs


3. WBS Dictionary


5. Deliverables


7. Inspection

8. Outputs

9. Accepted Deliverables


11. Recommended Corrective Actions

• CHAPTER 7: SCOPE CONTROL

1. Inputs


3. WBS

4. WBS Dictionary


6. Performance Reports


8. Work Performance Information


10. Change Control System

11. Variance Control

12. Re-planning

13. Configuration Management System

14. Outputs

15. Project Scope Statement (Updates)

16. WBS (Updates)

17. WBS Dictionary (Updates)

18. Scope Baseline (Updates)


20. Recommended Corrective Action

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21. Organization Process Assets (Updates)

22. Project Management Plan (Updates)

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Course 1020

Project Time Management

COURSE LENGTH:

2.5 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The goal of this workshop course is to develop skills required to effectively manage the schedule. As

part of the Triple Constraints, the schedule of a project (and the management thereof) is a Key

Performance Indicator regarding the success of any project. This course will enable the participants to

hone the skills necessary to effectively manage the schedule of a project.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

All managers, team leaders, and others who work with project teams will benefit from this course.



• Determine how to effectively define activities.

• Determine ways to effectively sequence activities.

• Determine how to effectively estimate resource requirements and estimate durations.

• Develop an effective schedule.

• Effectively utilize schedule controls to keep their projects on schedule.

• Effectively 'Crash' and 'Fast Track' their projects to meet time and cost requirements.

PREREQUISITES:

Students should have taken the Project Management Introduction and Project Scope Management

courses.

COURSE OUTLINE:

• CHAPTER 1: PROJECT TIME MANAGEMENT

1. COMPONENTS OF TIME MANAGEMENT

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2. BALANCING FACTORS TO CONSIDER

• CHAPTER 2: ACTIVITY DEFINITION

1. Enterprise Environment Factors



4. WBS and WBS Dictionary


6. Decomposition

7. Templates

8. Rolling Wave Planning

9. Expert Judgment

10. Planning Component

11. Activity and Milestone Lists

12. Activity Attributes


• CHAPTER 3: ACTIVITY SEQUENCING


2. Activity and Milestone Lists

3. Activity Attributes


5. Precedence Diagramming Method

6. Arrow Diagramming Method

7. Schedule Network Templates

8. Dependency Determination

9. Applying Leads and Lags

10. Project Schedule Network Diagrams

11. Activity List and Attributes


• CHAPTER 4: ACTIVITY RESOURCE ESTIMATING

1. Enterprise Environmental Factors



4. Resource Availability


6. Expert Judgment

7. Alternative Analysis

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8. Published Estimating Data

9. Project Management Software

10. Bottom-up Estimating

11. Resource Requirements

12. Activity Attributes (Updates)

13. Resource Breakdown Structure

14. Resource Calendar (Updates)


• CHAPTER 5: ACTIVITY DURATION ESTIMATING




4. Activity List

5. Activity Attributes and Resource Requirements

6. Resource Calendar


8. Expert Judgment

9. Analogous Estimating

10. Parametric Estimating

11. Three-Point Estimates

12. Reserve Analysis

13. Activity Duration Estimates


• CHAPTER 6: SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT




4. Project Schedule Network Diagrams

5. Activity Resource Requirements

6. Resource Calendars

7. Activity Duration Estimates


9. Schedule Network Analysis

10. Critical Path Method

11. Schedule Compression

12. What-If Scenario Analysis

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13. Resource Leveling

14. Critical Chain Method


16. Applying Calendars

17. Adjusting Leads and Lags

18. Schedule Model

19. Project Schedule

20. Schedule Model Data

21. Schedule Baseline

22. Resource Requirements (Updates)


24. Project Calendar (Updates)



• CHAPTER 7: SCHEDULE CONTROL

1. Schedule Management Plan

2. Schedule Baseline



5. Progress Reporting

6. Schedule Change Control System

7. Performance Measurement


9. Variance Analysis

10. Schedule Comparison Bar Charts

11. Schedule Model Data

12. Schedule Baseline (Updates)

13. Performance Measurements




17. Activity List (Updates)



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Course 1030

Project Cost Management

COURSE LENGTH:

2.5 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The goal of this workshop course is to develop skills required to effectively manage the schedule and

budget of a project. As part of the Triple Constraints, the budget of a project (and the management

thereof) is a Key Performance Indicator regarding the success of any project. This course will enable

the participants to hone the skills necessary to effectively manage the budget of a project.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

All managers, team leaders, and others who work with project teams will benefit from this course.



• Determine how to estimate costs.

• Determine how to effectively budget for project costs.

• Effectively control the costs of a project.

• Influence future project activities to meet project goals.

PREREQUISITES:

Students should have taken the Project Management Overview and Project Scope and Requirements

Management courses.

COURSE OUTLINE:

• CHAPTER 1: PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT

1. COMPONENTS OF COST MANAGEMENT

2. TOOLS REQUIRED

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• CHAPTER 2: COST ESTIMATING





5. Project, Schedule and Staffing Management Plan

6. Risk Register

7. Analogous Estimating

8. Determine Resource Cost Rates

9. Bottom-up Estimating



12. Vendor Bid Analysis


14. Cost of Quality

15. Activity Cost Estimates

16. Activity Cost Estimate Supporting Detail


18. CMP (Updates)

• CHAPTER 3: COST BUDGETING



3. Activity Cost Estimates

4. Activity Cost Estimate Supporting Detail

5. Project Schedule

6. Resource Calendars

7. Contract

8. Cost Management Plan

9. Cost Aggregation



12. Funding Limit Reconciliation

13. Cost Baseline

14. Project Funding Requirements

15. Cost Management Plan (Updates)


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• CHAPTER 4: COST CONTROL

1. Cost Baseline

2. Project Funding Requirements


4. Work Performance Information



7. Cost Change Control System

8. Performance Measurement Analysis

9. Earned Value Analysis

10. Variance Analysis

11. Forecasting

12. Project Performance Reviews


14. Variance Management

15. Cost Estimates (Updates)

16. Cost Baseline (Updates)

17. Performance Measurements

18. Forecasted Completion





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Course 1040

Project Quality Management

COURSE LENGTH:

1 Day

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This intensive class will guide the student through the Project Quality Management process as defined

by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Students will be introduced to industry best practices

with emphasis on the construction industry in the United States.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:


Manager.



• Effectively plan quality into their project.

• Effectively determine quality requirements as they pertain to the scope/requirements of the

project.

• Perform quality assurance functions on their projects.

• Perform quality control functions on their projects.

PREREQUISITES:

Students should have taken the Project Management Introduction, Project Scope Management, Project

Time Management, and Project Cost Management courses.

COURSE OUTLINE:

• CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF PROJECT QUALITY MANAGEMENT

1. WHY QUALITY IS IMPORTANT

2. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR QUALITY

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3. COMPONENTS OF A QUALITY SYSTEM

• CHAPTER 2: QUALITY PLANNING

1. Introduction to Quality Planning

2. Inputs to Quality Planning include: Enterprise Environmental Factors, Organizational

Process Assets, and the Project Scope Statement

3. Tools and Techniques for Quality Planning

4. Cost-Benefit Analysis

5. Benchmarking

6. Design of Experiments

7. Outputs of Quality Planning

8. Quality Management Plan

9. Quality Metrics

10. Quality Checklists

11. Process Improvement Plan

12. Quality Baseline

13. Project Management Plan Updates Exercise

• CHAPTER 3: PERFORMING QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Introduction to Performing Quality Assurance

2. Inputs to Performing Quality Assurance include: Quality Management Plan, Quality

Metrics, Process Improvement Plan, Work Performance Information, Approved Change

Requests, Quality Control Measurements, Implemented Change Requests,

Implemented Corrective Actions, Implemented Defect Repair, Implemented Preventive

Actions

3. Tools and Techniques for Performing Quality Assurance

4. Quality Planning Tools and Techniques

5. Quality Audits

6. Process Analysis

7. Quality Control Tools and Techniques

8. Outputs of Performing Quality Assurance



11. Organizational Process Assets Updates

12. Project Management Plan Updates Exercise

• CHAPTER 4: PERFORMING QUALITY CONTROL

1. Introduction to Performing Quality Control

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2. Inputs to Performing Quality Control include: Quality Management Plan, Quality

Metrics, Quality Checklists, Organizational Process Assets, Work Performance

Information, Approved Change Requests, and Deliverables

3. Tools and Techniques for Performing Quality Control

4. Cause and Effect Diagrams

5. Control Charts

6. Flowcharting

7. Histograms

8. Pareto Charts

9. Run Charts

10. Scatter Diagrams

11. Statistical Sampling

12. Inspection

13. Defect Repair Review

14. Outputs of Performing Quality Control

15. Quality Control Measurements

16. Validated Defect Repair

17. Quality Baseline Updates


19. Recommended Preventive Actions


21. Recommended Defect Repair

22. Organization Process Assets Updates

23. Validated Deliverables

24. Project Management Plan Updates

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Course 1050

Project Communications Management

COURSE LENGTH:

1 Day

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This intensive course will guide the student through the Project Communications Management process

as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®. Extensive examples will be taken from the

construction industry.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:


Manager.



• Plan for the communications requirements of a project.

• Develop a Communications Plan.

• Understand how and what information to distribute.

• Understand and use Organizational Process Assets.

• Develop performance reports.

• Develop forecasts, change requests, and recommend corrective actions.

• Manage stakeholders.

• Resolve issues and update the Project Management Plan.

• Effectively listen.

• Effectively communicate using the written word.

PREREQUISITES:

Students should have taken the Project Risk Management, Project Scope Management, Project Time

Management, and Project Cost Management courses.

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COURSE OUTLINE:

• CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

1. WHY “MANAGE” COMMUNICATIONS?

2. COMPONENTS OF COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

• CHAPTER 2: COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING

1. Introduction to Communications Planning

2. Inputs to Communications Planning include: Enterprise Environmental Factors,

Organizational Process Assets, the Project Scope Statement, and the Project

Management Plan

3. Tools and Techniques for Communications Planning

4. Communications Requirements Analysis

5. Communications Technology

6. Outputs of Communications Planning

7. Communications Management Plan Exercise

• CHAPTER 3: INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION

1. Introduction to Information Distribution

2. Inputs to Information Distribution include: Communications Management Plan

3. Tools and Techniques for Information Distribution

4. Information Gathering and Retrieval Systems

5. Information Distribution Methods

6. The Lessons Learned Process

7. Outputs of Information Distribution


9. Requested Changes Exercise

• CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE REPORTING

1. Introduction to Performance Reporting

2. Inputs to Performance Reporting include: Work Performance Information, Performance

Measurements, Forecasted Completion, Quality Control Measurements, Approved

Change Requests, and Deliverables

3. Tools and Techniques for Performance Reporting

4. Information Presentation Tools

5. Performance Information Gathering and Compilation

6. Status Review Meetings

7. Time Reporting Systems

8. Cost Reporting Systems

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9. Outputs of Performance Reporting


11. Forecasts



14. Organizational Process Assets Updates Exercise

• CHAPTER 5: MANAGING STAKEHOLDERS

1. Introduction to Managing Stakeholders

2. Inputs to Managing Stakeholders include: Organizational Process Assets and the

Communications Management Plan

3. Tools and Techniques for Managing a Stakeholder

4. Communications Methods

5. Issue Logs

6. Outputs of Managing Stakeholders

7. Resolved Issues


9. Approved Corrective Actions

10. Organizational Process Assets Updates


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COURSE 1060

Project Risk Management

COURSE LENGTH:

3 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will guide the student through the Risk Management process as defined by the Project

Management Institute (PMI)®. Through a series of hands-on exercises the student will learn the

proper methodology for managing risks. Examples from the construction industry will be liberally

used.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This class is intended for Project Managers and employees responsible for managing and tracking

projects.



• Define a project, program, and project management and its processes.

• Determine effective ways of integrating project management and general business

management in an organization.

• Determine ways to effectively integrate a project across an entire enterprise to reduce the

impact of change.

• Determine how ethics, integrity, and objectivity affect project management.

• Define Risk.

• Define the Risk Management process.

• Plan for risks.

• Effectively identify risks.

• Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.

• Perform Risk Response Planning.

• Perform Risk Monitoring and Control.

• Apply network activity techniques.

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PREREQUISITES:

Students should have taken the Project Management Introduction, Project Scope Management, Project

Time Management, and Project Cost Management courses.

COURSE OUTLINE:

• CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW OF RISK MANAGEMENT

1. COMPONENTS OF A RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• CHAPTER 2: RISK MANAGEMENT PLANNING

1. Determining How to Approach, Plan, and Execute Project Risk Management Activities

2. Inputs to Risk Management Planning

3. Determine Enterprise Environmental Factors, Organizational Process Assets, the

Project Scope Statement, and the Project Management Plan

4. Tools and Techniques for Risk Management Planning

5. Planning Meetings and Analysis

6. Outputs of Risk Management Planning

• CHAPTER 3: RISK IDENTIFICATION

1. Inputs to Risk Identification

2. Determine Enterprise Environmental Factors, Organizational Process Assets, the

Project Scope Statement, the Project Management Plan, and the Risk Management

Plan.

3. Tools and Techniques for Risk Management Planning

4. Documentation Reviews

5. Information Gathering

6. Checklist Analysis

7. Assumptions Analysis

8. Diagramming Techniques

9. Outputs of Risk Identification

• CHAPTER 4: QUALITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS

1. Inputs to Qualitative Risk Analysis

2. Organizational Process Assets, Project Scope Statement, the Risk Management Plan,

and the Risk Register

3. Tools and Techniques for Qualitative Risk Analysis

4. Risk Probability and Impact Assessment

5. Probability and Impact Matrix

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6. Risk Data Quality Assessment

7. Risk Categorization

8. Risk Urgency Assessment


10. Risk Register Updates that include:

11. Relative Ranking or Priority List of Project Risks

12. Risks Grouped by Categories

13. List of Risks Requiring Response in the Near-Term

14. List of Risks Requiring Additional Analysis and Response

15. Watch Lists of Low Priority Risks

16. Trends in Qualitative Risk Analysis Results

• CHAPTER 5: QUANTITATIVE RISK ANALYSIS

1. Inputs to Quantitative Risk Analysis

2. Organizational Process Assets, Project Scope Statement, the Risk Management Plan,

and the Risk Register

3. Tools and Techniques for Qualitative Risk Analysis

4. Data Gathering and Representation Techniques including: Interviewing, Probability

Distributions, and Expert Judgment.

5. Quantitative Risk Analysis and Modeling Techniques


7. Risk Register Updates

• CHAPTER 6: RISK RESPONSE PLANNING

1. Inputs to Risk Response Planning

2. The Risk Management Plan and the Risk Register

3. Tools and Techniques for Risk Response Planning

4. Strategies for Negative Risks or Threats including: Avoidance, Transference, and

Mitigation

5. Strategies for Positive Risks or Opportunities including: Exploiting, Sharing, and

Enhancing

6. Strategies for Both Threats and Opportunities including Acceptance

7. Contingent Response Strategy

8. Outputs of Risk Response Planning

9. Risk Register Updates

10. Risk owners and assigned responsibilities

11. Outputs from Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis

12. Agreed-upon response strategies

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13. Specific actions to implement the chosen response strategy

14. Symptoms or warning signs that a risk is about to occur

15. Budget and schedule activities you must undertake if a risk occurs

16. Contingency reserves of time and money

17. Contingency plans and risk triggers

18. Fallback plans

19. Residual risks

20. Secondary risks

• CHAPTER 7: RISK MONITORING AND CONTROL

1. Inputs to Risk Monitoring and Control

2. Tools and Techniques for Risk Monitoring and Control

3. Risk Reassessment

4. Risk Audits

5. Variance and Trend Analysis

6. Technical Performance Measurement

7. Reserve Analysis

8. Status Meetings

9. Outputs of Risk Monitoring and Control

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COURSE 1205

LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation

COURSE LENGTH:

2 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This two-day course provides the student the necessary background in green building

fundamentals and the LEED V3 rating systems for students to be able to take and pass

the Green Associate exam given by the Green Building Certification Institute.

MORE ON THE LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAMINATION:

The test is administered by Prometric Testing Centers (www.prometric.com). Lasting two and a half hours, the Green

Associate Exam has a total of 100 questions. There is currently a limit of 3 testing attempts per calendar year. The

cost to take the exam includes a $50 application fee and $150 for USGBC members or $200 for non-members to sit

for the exam upon approval.


Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion which meets the GBCI

requirements for the education option for demonstrating experience with green building fundamentals, a requirement

to become eligible to take the LEED Green Associate exam. For more information on this requirement see page 12 of

the LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Introduction to USGBC, LEED, & the GBCI

2. Tips to get your exam prep started

3. Explanation of required study materials

4. Detailed Credit Review + LIVE test question samples & explanations

5. Credit Synergies / Inter-relationships

6. Referenced Standards Review

7. Computer Exam Overview

8. Review / Q&A

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COURSE 1210

LEED AP BD&C Exam Preparation

COURSE LENGTH:

2 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In this two-day course you will learn about LEED AP Building Design + Construction. All

topics are geared toward understanding LEED for New Construction and preparing you

for GBCI's LEED AP+ credential for Building Design + Construction. This is a LEED V3

course.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This workshop is intended for building owners, architects, contractors, designers, and all other

professions involved in implementing LEED for New Construction projects or pursuing GBCI's LEED

AP+ credential for Building Design & Construction.


• Prepare for the GBCI's LEED AP+ credential exam for Building Design & Construction

• Identify the technical requirements of the LEED Green Building Rating System for Building

Design & Construction

COURSE OUTLINE:

This course is divided into 8 modules.

1. Review of the LEED Building Design & Construction Rating System

2. Sustainable Sites

3. Water Efficiency

4. Energy & Atmosphere

5. Materials & Resources

6. Indoor Environmental Quality

7. Innovation in Design

8. LEED AP Exam Tips

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COURSE 1500

Understanding Public Works Construction

Contract Documents

COURSE LENGTH:

1 Day

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This one-day seminar will identify key construction documents, identify key state and federal

laws governing public agency construction contracts and extensively review the contract

General Conditions and Requirements. Emphasis is placed on those contract clauses that

could spell the difference between profit and loss. The seminar is given in a lecture/discussion

format supplemented by a PowerPoint Presentation. Hands-on exercises will be provided. A

course manual including lecture notes and other handouts will be distributed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This workshop is intended for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, estimators, designers, and

all other professionals intending to bid or submit proposals for public works construction

projects. The seminar material will be tailored to a specific public agency such as CALTRANS,

BART, SFPUC, University of California, etc.


• Identify key contract documents • Identify key California laws governing public works contracts • Review important General Conditions and General Requirements provisions • Identify the hidden cost impact of the General Requirements • Learn to interpret public agency contract specifications

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Contract Documents 2. Precedence of Documents 3. Resolving conflicts between documents 4. Key laws governing the Work – Incorporated by reference

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5. CSI MasterFormat 6. Division 1 - General Requirements 7. The General Conditions

a. Changes b. Labor Compliance c. Safety Requirements

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COURSE 1520

Estimating For Bid on Public Works Construction

Contracts

COURSE LENGTH:

1 Day

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This one-day seminar will provide an overview of the estimating process by identifying the

essential cost components of a contractor bid. The strengths and weaknesses of estimating

tools available to the contractor will be discussed. This is not a quantity takeoff class. The

ability to determine material quantities and estimate labor hours for trade work is assumed. This

seminar will discuss the essential markups required to develop a comprehensive bid as well as

discuss winning bid strategies employed by profitable contractors. The seminar is given in a

lecture/discussion format supplemented by a PowerPoint Presentation. Hands-on exercises will

be provided. A course manual including lecture notes and other handouts will be distributed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:



projects.


• Participants will be receive an overview of the estimating process • Participants will learn the pros and cons of using various estimating tools • Participants will be learn the essential cost components of every bid • Participants will be able to identify the best bidding strategies for their firm

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Types of Estimates 2. What You Need BEFORE Starting Your Estimate 3. Estimating Tools 4. Constructing the Bid – The Cost Components 5. Bid Strategies – Decisions You Must Make 6. Common Estimating Mistakes

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COURSE 1540

Managing Change Orders and Force Account Work

on Public Works Construction

Contracts

COURSE LENGTH:

1 Day

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This one-day seminar will provide an overview of the important clauses in the General

Conditions that relate to change orders and force account work. A discussion of the application

of home office overhead, where appropriate, will be held. Specifically, the importance of home

office and jobsite accounting as well as a discussion on calculating these overhead costs will be

covered. The seminar material will be tailored to a specific public agency such as CALTRANS,

BART, SFPUC, University of California, etc. using their forms and processes. The seminar is

given in a lecture/discussion format supplemented by a PowerPoint Presentation. Hands-on

exercises will be provided. A course manual with lecture notes and other handouts will be

distributed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:



projects.


• Identify General Conditions Change Requirements • Identify Change and Extra Work Procedures • Identify Method of Calculating and Applying Overhead Costs • Develop Simple Systems of Managing Force Account Work

COURSE OUTLINE:

General Conditions – Changes

1. Change Notice

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2. Contractor’s Change Proposal 3. Adjustments in Contract Price 4. BART Options When No Agreement on Price of Changes 5. Work Performed Under Change Order 6. Schedule Extensions 7. Change Order Protest Procedure 8. Potential Claims – Notice 9. Contents of Protest 10. Cancellation of Change Order 11. Constructive Changes 12. Increases or Decreases in Quantities – Unit Prices 13. Eliminated Items of Work – Where No Change Order 14. Differing Site Conditions 15. Value Engineering Incentives

General Conditions – Force Account Work

1. Force Account Work • Your Accounting System

General Conditions – Delays 1. Contract Delays

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COURSE 1560

Construction Scheduling with CP/M Software

COURSE LENGTH:

2 Days

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This one-day seminar will provide hands-on training with Microsoft Project or Oracle P3

software. Each participant will be provided a computer workstation. Class participants will

review scheduling terminology such as critical path, float, and activity types. They will learn how

to create a new project, use work breakdown structures, and build multiple project calendars.

Students will learn how to apply activity relationships and modify schedule logic. Resource

planning and cost loading of activities will be demonstrated. Participants will learn how to group

and sort project information and use activity codes to organize project information. Updating the

schedule will be thoroughly covered. Participants will learn how to create a baseline schedule

and apply “Actuals” on a monthly basis. Finally, participants will learn how to monitor the

schedule by designing and running reports showing status, variance, and earned value. The

seminar is given in a lecture/demonstration format supplemented by a PowerPoint Presentation.

Hands-on exercises will be provided. A course manual with lecture notes and other handouts

will be distributed

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This workshop is intended for project managers, construction managers, project controls

engineers, contractors, subcontractors, estimators, designers, and all other professionals

intending to bid, construct or manage public works construction projects.


• Learn to read construction schedules • Learn to create and revise and update construction schedules • Learn how to use construction schedules to predict future costs and problems • Learn how to use construction schedules to prove or deny delay claims

COURSE OUTLINE:

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A. – Course Introduction • Scheduling Terminology (Critical Path, Float, Lag/Leads, Activity Types, etc.) • Overview of Primavera Contractor

B. – Creating a New Project • Creating a New Schedule • Project View - Copying Projects, Deleting Projects, etc. • Saving / Protecting Project Information

C. - Work Breakdown Structure / Activities • Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) • Defining Activity Types • Adding Activities • Using Milestones • Estimating the Durations of Activities

D. - Calendars • Planning for Workdays / Work hours • Adding New Calendars • Assigning Calendars to Tasks

E. - Activity Sequencing / Logic • What is Critical Path Methodology (CPM)? • Relationship Types • What are Predecessors / Successors?

F. – Resource Planning and Tracking Project Costs • Organizational Resource Planning • Building the Resource Dictionary • Assigning Resources • Cost Loading the Schedule • Activity Expenses (Cost Accounts / Expense Categories)

G. – Organizing Schedule Information • Grouping & Sorting Project Information • Using Activity Codes to Organize Project Information

H. – Updating the Schedule • Creating the Baseline • Applying “Actuals” to the Schedule • Analysis - On Time / On-Budget? • Monitoring the Schedule & Costs (Including Earned Value)

G. – Layouts and Reports • Creating Custom Layouts / Reports • Reporting: Status, Variance, Earned Value, etc.

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Terms and Conditions COURSE TUITION The course tuition fee is due and payable within seven days after the start date of the course. The course tuition fee includes instruction; course materials; the use of software, computers and other technical hardware as appropriate to the course. Consortium Project Management LLC (CPM) also provides light refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks. The course tuition fee does not include sleeping rooms, meals, travel or any other expenses that may be incurred by our customer.

SUBSTITUTIONS PERMITTED We welcome the enrollment of a qualified substitute in an enrollee’s place, provided the customer notifies us in writing before the first day of the course. 100% of any prepaid course tuition fees will be credited against the course tuition fee of the substitute. However, the substitute may not take advantage of any discount program for which he or she is not otherwise qualified.

FLEXIBLE TRANSFER/CANCELLATION Our flexible transfer/cancellation policy lets our customers enroll early with confidence. We do not impose any penalty for cancellations of enrollments or transfers to another course as long as we are notified in writing or by phone before the start of the course. If a customer transfers to another course prior to the start of the course in which originally enrolled, 100% of any prepaid course tuition fees will be applied toward the course tuition fees for the subsequent course. If a customer needs to cancel an enrollment prior to the start of the class, we will issue a credit or, upon request, refund 100% of any prepaid course tuition fees for that enrollment. Unused credits expire 12 months after their date of issuance.

NO SHOWS Failure to notify CPM of an enrollment cancellation or transfer in writing or by phone before the start of the course will result in forfeiture of the full regular course fee.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITIES We are committed to assisting course participants with disabilities. Upon written request from a participant’s employer, at least two weeks before the start of the course, we will provide a participant who is disabled an additional seat in the classroom and an additional set of course materials for an Auxiliary Aide and/or a copy of the course notes in computer-readable format at no additional cost. The employer of the participant is responsible for all other costs of any necessary accommodation, including Auxiliary Aides. Please call 1-877-584-2677 at least two weeks before the start of the course so that CPM can arrange for Auxiliary Aides and bill the employer of the participant for the costs.

SECURITY The customer agrees that all course participants will abide by security measures in effect at the course location.

COURSE POSTPONEMENTS At times we must change a course location, course date, or postpone a course. We will try to give the customer as much advance notice as possible of any such change. If the customer is

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unable to attend a course at the revised location or date, we will credit 100% of any prepaid course tuition fees paid against a future course or, if requested, refund those fees. However, we will not be liable for any other costs incurred including travel charges or any consequential damages even if we were advised of them.

WIRE TRANSFER PAYMENT Wire transfer payment of Consortium Project Management LLC invoices may be processed by sending payment to: Consortium Project Management LLC c/o Comerica Bank Account # Please call us Wire ABA # Please call us ACH ABA # Please call us

COPYRIGHT/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY All copyrights, patents, designs and other intellectual property rights in or relating to any course materials provided or made available in connection with our courses remain the sole property of Consortium Project Management LLC. No part of any course materials may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, or translated into any language, without the prior written permission of Consortium Project Management LLC GENERAL

These terms and conditions set out above represent a complete statement of the agreement between the parties and supersede all prior discussions, correspondence and representations. Our brochures and advertisements are for information purposes only and are not intended to form any agreement between Consortium Project Management LLC and the recipient. These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice, and changes will apply to any enrollment/course order received after the date of the change. These terms and conditions may not be varied except in a written agreement signed by an officer of Consortium Project Management LLC. Consortium Project Management LLC’s acceptance of a purchase order containing different terms and conditions does not modify or supersede these terms and conditions. This agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to any conflicts of law.

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Consortium Project Management LLC Corporate Training Solutions

Do your cross-functional work teams really function at the level they should? Training can help your organization achieve more. Enhance productivity, reduce costs, create satisfied customers, and drive revenue to increased profits.

CPM offers skill building seminars and workshops for all levels of the organization - from the beginner working on a simple project to senior managers over-seeing multiple projects. Our training programs cover the following topical areas:

• Project Management • Construction Administration

• Risk Assessment & Management • Earned Value Analysis

• Construction Claims

• Capital Project Inspection

• Microsoft Project Scheduling

• Specifications Writing

• Estimating

• Construction Safety

• LEED

Don’t see your specific topic above? We can design a customized curriculum for a one, three, or five day workshop for you.

The CPM difference is simple: our trainers are not only experienced and certified community college and university instructors but also licensed engineers and architects who are practitioners in their field. You will get the theory. You will also get real world examples and practical advice you can put to use the next day.

Consortium Project Management LLC (CPM) is a full-service construction and project management firm specializing in design management and construction management of water, wastewater, transportation and building projects. We provide "agency CM" and project management services for both public and private owners.


Post Office Box 51472

Livonia, Michigan 48151

(734) 743-1687

(800) 587-7607

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Corporate Training Solutions On-site or at Our Facility

Courses When and Where You Want Them All CPM Courses are available for presentation on-site wherever you choose, anywhere in the United States - even on short notice. We can tailor any combination of courses, at one or more locations, to your timetable and requirements.

Get a Complete "Turnkey" Training Solution From first step to last, you can count on CPM to expertly execute your On-Site Training. CPM provides a complete turnkey package: instructor consultation, tailored content, and comprehensive course materials.

Enjoy a Trouble-Free Learning Experience On-Site Course attendees can adhere to their usual work and commuting schedules. Plus, a typical course requires 25-35 hours per week in the classroom, so participants can take advantage of before - and after-class hours to stay on top of their most time-sensitive projects.

Train under the Guidance of Expert Instructors CPM instructors are the finest in the industry. Our expert instructors are practicing professionals who work full time in their field and teach part time for us. That’s why they’re able to provide practical solutions to real-world problems.

Customize Your Course Content Any CPM course can be customized to ensure that your organization’s specific training requirements are met. You’ll start with a pre-course conference call with your instructor to discuss your needs to ensure that the course content is aligned with your training objectives. Contact Mr. James Abron to discuss your training needs at (800) 587-7607.

Consortium Project Management LLC Post Office Box 51472

Livonia, Michigan 48151 www.consortiumPM.com

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