Don’s session helped clarify how structured project management can support architectural work without flattening the professional judgment and creative leadership that clients rely on.
Andrea Collins
Project Management for Architects
September 24, 2027 – October 29, 2027 • Duration: 6 Weeks • Classes on Fridays, 6:00–9:00 PM EST
Course Description / Learning Objectives
These courses provide both project management knowledge in the context of architectural practice and prepare participants for the Project Management Institute PMP certification exam. The course includes project management tools and templates for architectural practice, six online classes, practical exercises, and study resources to support preparation for the PMP certification exam.
- Translate PMI terminology to architectural practice.
- Apply risk, schedule, scope, and budget controls to complex design projects.
- Deconstruct PMP exam questions with an architect’s mindset.
- Develop a personalized, high-yield PMP study plan.
Don Ardiel
Architect, Educator, Project Manager
Donald Ardiel is the former Director of Practice Support and Director of the Syllabus Program at the RAIC. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects 3rd Edition and Editor of A Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect 2nd Edition. He is an architect, educator, member of OAA Council, and reviewer for CACB’s Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect program.
Syllabus / Class Breakdown
Project charter, stakeholders, constraints, scope management, Work Breakdown Structure, assumption logs, and PMBOK translation for architects.
Critical path scheduling, consultant dependencies, municipal review timelines, Earned Value Management, risk registers, and change control.
Consultant dynamics, contractor conflict, procurement, contract types, Agile and Kanban principles, RFIs, submittals, and quality control.
Project closing, lessons learned, records, final payments, PMP question strategy, and a 30-day post-course study plan.
Target Audience
The ideal student for this course is a practicing architect, design professional, or firm leader who wants to transition from intuitive project coordination to globally recognized, structured project management. They are actively seeking to earn their PMP credential to validate their expertise.
Target Audience
The ideal student for this course is a practicing architect, design professional, or firm leader who wants to transition from intuitive project coordination to globally recognized, structured project management. They are actively seeking to earn their PMP credential to validate their expertise.
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