Specialized Training in Advanced Work Packaging
AWP Training Modules
Welcome to the AWP University Training Module Library – your on-demand hub for Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and Advanced Project Delivery (APD) training and Lean Construction microlearning. Our online courses are designed for construction planners, engineers, and project leaders who want to improve project delivery, reduce costs, and strengthen schedule reliability. With bite-sized lessons under 60 minutes, you can master AWP principles, APD systems, WorkFace Planning, and other proven best practices, anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
100 Level Courses: Introduction to Fundamentals
Dive into the Basics: Start your learning journey with our 100-level courses. These introductory sessions are crafted to provide you with a foundational understanding of key concepts and basic applications. Ideal for newcomers and those seeking to refresh their knowledge.
Introduction
Learn the basics of AWP with our introductory course: AWP Awareness
AWP Awareness is the starting point for anyone new to Advanced Work Packaging. In this introductory course, you’ll learn the core principles of AWP and why it’s transforming the construction industry. We’ll break down how AWP improves project predictability, reduces risk, and enhances collaboration between engineering, procurement, and construction teams. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of AWP fundamentals and a strong foundation to build on as you move into more advanced modules.
AWP University 100 Series
101: Key Principals of AWP
Master the fundamentals of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and gain the tools to deliver projects with confidence. In this course, you’ll learn how AWP structures every phase of a project, from engineering through construction, to reduce risk, optimize resources, and improve schedule reliability. Designed for leaders, planners, and project professionals, this training gives you a proven framework to streamline execution and exceed client expectations. By completing AWP 101, you’ll leave equipped with the essential knowledge and strategies that drive project success.
102: Key Principles of WFP
WorkFace Planning (WFP) is where project strategy becomes action. This course provides a practical blueprint for turning plans into safe, efficient field execution. From “How AWP Works” to “Short Range Planning & Production Control,” you’ll gain actionable methods to manage constraints, align crews, and drive productivity on-site. More than theory, this module equips you with the real-world tools and insights needed to excel in WFP and deliver projects on time and on budget. By the end, you’ll be ready to apply proven practices that construction teams depend on to succeed.
103: EPC Role in AWP
Take control of complex projects with confidence by mastering the EPC Role in Advanced Work Packaging (AWP). This course is designed for engineering, procurement, and construction professionals who want to improve coordination, reduce risk, and deliver predictable project outcomes. Learn how to align EPC responsibilities within the AWP framework, ensuring every team member knows what to do, when to do it, and how to keep projects on track. With practical strategies and real-world examples, you’ll discover how AWP transforms EPC execution into a streamlined, results-driven process.
104: AWP Site Induction
Ensure every project starts strong with a comprehensive AWP Site Induction. This orientation course introduces vendors, contractors, and third-party partners to the principles of Advanced Work Packaging, emphasizing safety, productivity, and alignment from day one. Learn the significance of structured site inductions within the AWP framework, including best practices for onboarding, communication, and role clarity. By standardizing site induction through AWP, you’ll create safer worksites, reduce delays, and set up your teams for successful project delivery.
105: Introduction to AWP for Engineering
Designed for engineering professionals and project teams, this course introduces how Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) integrates with engineering workflows to drive efficiency and consistency. You’ll learn how AWP enhances engineering deliverables, improves workface planning, and aligns design with construction execution. By mastering the role of engineering in AWP, you’ll gain practical tools to improve project predictability, reduce rework, and deliver higher-value outcomes. This course gives engineers a competitive edge in today’s capital projects industry.
106: Fundamentals of Lean Construction
106: Fundamentals of Lean Construction introduces you to proven methods for delivering projects more efficiently and reliably. Through practical lessons on the Last Planner System, Pull Planning, and Lean Construction processes, you’ll learn how to minimize waste, align teams, and track performance with the right metrics. This course is designed for engineers, planners, and construction managers seeking to sharpen their competitive edge while earning 2 PDH credits toward continuing education.
200 Level Courses: Embracing Best Practices
Expand Your Skillset: Elevate your proficiency with our 200-level courses, where best practices are not just taught but brought to life through practical applications. These courses are perfect for learners looking to enhance their methods and approaches in their respective fields.
AWP University 200 Series
201: Project Set-Up
Build a strong foundation for project success with AWP Project Set-Up. This course covers the essential steps in establishing an Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) project, from defining objectives and aligning stakeholders to setting up data structures, deliverables, and governance models. You’ll learn how to set clear expectations, identify key milestones, and prepare the project environment to support efficient execution. With a structured AWP project set-up, you reduce risk, improve collaboration, and position your team for predictable outcomes.
202: Interactive Planning
Unlock the power of Interactive Planning in AWP, a collaborative approach that brings all project stakeholders together to align on scope, sequencing, and execution. This course explains how interactive planning sessions accelerate decision-making, reduce schedule conflicts, and improve predictability in complex capital projects. Learn proven facilitation techniques, discover how to integrate cross-functional input into the Path of Construction, and practice strategies that foster accountability and team alignment. Interactive planning is more than a meeting, it’s a cornerstone of successful AWP implementation.
203: Path of Construction
Explore the Path of Construction (PoC) within Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), the roadmap that connects engineering, procurement, and construction. This course shows you how to structure project execution around a clear sequence of work, improving schedule predictability, resource planning, and field productivity. Learn practical strategies to optimize workflows, reduce delays, and achieve maximum efficiency on capital projects.
204: Encoding CWPs into the Schedule and Estimates
Learn how to integrate Construction Work Packages (CWPs) directly into project schedules and cost estimates for seamless AWP execution. This course covers best practices for encoding CWPs into planning systems, improving schedule accuracy, cost forecasting, and workface planning alignment. By mastering this process, you’ll strengthen coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction while reducing rework and ensuring reliable project delivery.
206: Procurement Alignment with CWPs
Discover how to align procurement processes with Construction Work Packages (CWPs) to strengthen AWP implementation. This course explores best practices for integrating procurement strategies into the Path of Construction, ensuring that materials and equipment are available exactly when needed. Learn how procurement alignment reduces delays, supports schedule certainty, and drives cost efficiency. Participants will gain tools to improve collaboration across engineering, procurement, and construction teams, ensuring seamless supply chain support for capital projects.
209: CWP Readiness Reviews
Gain a clear understanding of CWP Readiness Reviews, a critical quality check in the Advanced Work Packaging process. This course explains how readiness reviews ensure Construction Work Packages are complete, accurate, and fully resourced before work begins. You’ll learn how to identify and close gaps in scope, engineering deliverables, materials, and permits—reducing rework and delays in the field. By applying structured readiness reviews, teams can improve project reliability, enhance workface planning, and drive consistent execution across the construction phase.
210: Feasibility Analysis by CWP
Learn how to conduct feasibility analysis by Construction Work Package (CWP) to strengthen project planning and decision-making. This course provides step-by-step methods for evaluating scope, cost, schedule, and constructability at the CWP level. Participants will explore how feasibility reviews identify risks early, improve resource allocation, and enhance predictability in capital project delivery. By applying structured feasibility analysis, organizations can make more informed go/no-go decisions, optimize project investments, and increase overall project feasibility and success rates.
213: IWP Scoping and Sequencing
Develop expertise in scoping and sequencing Installation Work Packages (IWPs), a core step in the Advanced Work Packaging process. This course explains how to define IWP boundaries, establish logical sequencing, and align work packages with the Path of Construction. Participants will learn techniques to improve field execution, reduce workface conflicts, and ensure labor efficiency. By mastering IWP scoping and sequencing, project teams can drive productivity, deliver predictable outcomes, and enhance construction efficiency from planning through execution.
214: IWP Constraint ID and Removal
Gain practical skills in identifying and removing constraints within Installation Work Packages (IWPs) to keep construction projects on track. This course teaches participants how to recognize common IWP constraints- such as material delays, incomplete engineering, or resource conflicts – and apply structured methods to resolve them before they impact execution. By mastering IWP constraint identification and removal, learners will improve workface readiness, reduce downtime, and drive smoother, more predictable project performance.
215: Short Interval Production Control
Learn how to apply Short Interval Production Control (SIPC) to monitor and adjust construction activities in real time. This course introduces practical SIPC techniques for tracking daily and weekly progress, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions quickly. Participants will explore how SIPC supports Advanced Work Packaging by improving field-level productivity, enhancing communication, and ensuring schedule adherence. By using short-interval controls, project teams can drive continuous improvement, increase efficiency, and deliver more predictable results in capital projects.
217: Streamlining Test and Inspect
Develop expertise in streamlining testing and inspection (T&I) processes to strengthen quality assurance in construction projects. This course covers proven methods to plan, execute, and document T&I activities with minimal disruption to ongoing work. Participants will learn how testing and inspection align with Advanced Work Packaging, supporting workface readiness and safe project delivery. By applying streamlined approaches, learners can reduce rework, improve compliance, and ensure consistent construction quality from start to finish.
220: TOP Execution and Punch-Out
Master the critical execution and punch-out phases of Turn Over Packages (TOPs) to achieve successful project handover. This course provides step-by-step guidance on planning, executing, and closing TOPs, including managing punch lists, verifying system readiness, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Participants will learn how TOP execution integrates with Advanced Work Packaging to drive accountability, minimize delays, and deliver projects that are truly ready for turnover. By the end, learners will be equipped to handle the punch-out process with confidence and precision.
223: IWP Management
Gain practical strategies for managing Installation Work Packages (IWPs) to support efficient construction execution. This course teaches participants how to plan, track, and coordinate IWPs to align with workface planning and Advanced Work Packaging best practices. Learners will explore methods to reduce delays, improve communication between disciplines, and maintain predictable project outcomes. By mastering IWP management, participants will be able to ensure that crews receive fully prepared packages that are safe, efficient, and executable.
224: Understanding Work Package Relationships
Learn how to understand and manage work package relationships within Advanced Work Packaging. This course is designed for contractor foremen and field leaders who need to coordinate Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Engineering Work Packages (EWPs), and Installation Work Packages (IWPs). Participants will gain insight into how these packages interact across project phases, ensuring alignment, readiness, and execution efficiency. By mastering work package relationships, learners will improve handoffs, minimize gaps, and drive stronger field performance.
225: Transitioning from Areas to Systems
Explore how to successfully transition from area-based work to systems-based work in complex construction projects. This course explains the critical shift required during commissioning and turnover, ensuring that work is sequenced and delivered by systems instead of geographic areas. Participants will learn proven methods for planning, scheduling, and coordinating this transition to maximize efficiency, reduce rework, and accelerate project handover. By applying system-based approaches, learners will strengthen project readiness and deliver safer, higher-quality results.
400 Level Courses: Specialty AWP Skills
Hone Your Specialty: Delve into the 400-level courses to master specialty AWP skills. These classes focus on the unique aspects of your profession, providing in-depth knowledge and advanced techniques that distinguish you in the marketplace.
AWP University 400 Level Courses
406: AWP Metrics
Learn how to identify, track, and analyze the key metrics in Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) that drive project success. This course covers the most critical performance indicators for monitoring progress, ensuring milestone targets are achieved, and providing visibility into workface planning effectiveness. Participants will explore practical methods for setting benchmarks, measuring package readiness, and using AWP metrics to improve predictability, productivity, and stakeholder confidence.
500 Level Courses: Advanced AWP Skills
Achieve Mastery: Challenge yourself with our most advanced 500-level courses. Aimed at seasoned professionals, these sessions demand a higher level of engagement and understanding, culminating in the mastery of Advanced AWP Skills that can propel you to the top of your industry.
AWP University 500 Level Courses
503: Advanced IWP Production
Build mastery in Installation Work Package (IWP) production with this advanced course. Learn proven strategies to coordinate multiple disciplines, align resources, and streamline workflows for effective IWP execution. This course explores best practices for planning, sequencing, and delivering IWPs in complex projects, with a focus on collaboration between engineering, construction, and field teams. By the end, participants will be equipped to lead IWP production that improves predictability, reduces delays, and drives measurable project success.
