Master Advanced Work Packaging and Transform Your Career

Unlock Your Future with WorkFace Planning

Take your career in construction, engineering, or project management to the next level with the WorkFace Planner Learning Path, a comprehensive program that equips you with the skills, strategies, and confidence to excel in the field of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP).

This all-in-one learning path covers three progressive levels, WFP Fundamentals, WorkFace Planner Level 2, and WorkFace Planner Level 3, designed to take you from foundational understanding to advanced application. Whether you’re new to WFP or an experienced planner, you’ll develop the expertise to coordinate work packages effectively, reduce delays, and deliver projects on time and on budget.

From Novice to Expert – The Road to WorkFace Planning Mastery

Elevate Your Expertise, Elevate Your Career

Mastery of WorkFace Planning isn’t just a professional advantage, it’s an industry necessity. This 27-hour, expert-led program provides a mix of theory, best practices, and practical application so you can confidently manage project workflows and execution plans.

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27+ Hours of Immersive Learning with Knowledge Checks: Gain a deep understanding of WFP concepts and processes through comprehensive, expertly structured lessons, reinforced with interactive knowledge checks to solidify learning.

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Practical Insights from Real-World Scenarios: Learn from industry leaders who share proven methods for overcoming challenges, streamlining execution, and driving measurable results.

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Unlock Global Opportunities: Position yourself as a highly skilled WFP professional in demand across major projects worldwide.

What’s Inside?

27 Hours of Expert Instruction: Immerse yourself in over 27 hours of comprehensive, expert-led content designed by leading industry professionals. Explore advanced WorkFace Planning concepts, techniques, and strategies that drive project success from planning through execution.

Knowledge Checks for Reinforcement: Stay engaged and confident in your progress with strategically placed knowledge checks. These interactive assessments ensure you fully grasp key concepts before moving forward, reinforcing learning and retention.

Exam for Certification: Put your new expertise to the test with the final certification exam. Upon successful completion of the full Learning Path, you’ll earn a Level 3 AWP University Certification, a recognized credential that validates your advanced skills in WorkFace Planning and positions you for career advancement.

Lesson List

Welcome

Greet the world of AWP with open arms and embark on your transformational journey.

AWP in 5

Get a concise overview of AWP, setting the stage for your deep dive into its intricacies.

What Are AWP and WFP

Master the terminology that defines the AWP landscape, boosting your fluency in the field.

How does AWP Work?

Uncover the inner workings of AWP and witness how it transforms project execution.

Theory of Bag and Tag

Introduces the concept of “Bag and Tag,” ensuring materials are properly prepared, identified, and staged for use. This lesson explains how the practice reduces delays, increases field efficiency, and supports smoother execution of Installation Work Packages (IWPs).

IWP Development

Walks through the steps of creating an Installation Work Package (IWP), from gathering inputs to issuing a complete, construction-ready plan. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, detail, and coordination across disciplines.

Constraint Identification and Removal

Covers methods to identify and eliminate obstacles that could delay project execution. Participants will learn strategies to anticipate constraints early and implement solutions that keep work on track.

Constraint Identification and Classification

Builds on the previous lesson by teaching how to categorize constraints by type, impact, and resolution path. This structured approach allows teams to prioritize efforts and resolve issues systematically.

IWP Release Plan Awareness

Introduces the concept of IWP Release Plans, ensuring learners understand how IWPs are sequenced, scheduled, and communicated for timely execution. Awareness of release planning enables smoother coordination with field teams.

AWP Safety Essentials

Focuses on the role of Advanced Work Packaging in supporting project safety. The lesson highlights how proper planning and package discipline reduce risks, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of proactive safety.

CWP Release Review

Explains the process of reviewing Construction Work Packages (CWPs) before release. Learners will understand the checkpoints, approvals, and readiness criteria needed to ensure CWPs support smooth execution in the field.

Path of Construction

Covers how to define and implement the Path of Construction (PoC), aligning engineering, procurement, and construction activities. This lesson emphasizes how a strong PoC improves sequencing, coordination, and overall project outcomes.

Interactive Planning

Introduces collaborative planning sessions that bring stakeholders together to sequence work, resolve conflicts, and agree on priorities. Learners will see how interactive planning supports alignment and early problem-solving.

AWP Software Usage

Focuses on the digital tools that enable AWP, highlighting how software supports package creation, constraint tracking, and progress monitoring. This lesson emphasizes integration and visibility across teams.

AWP Coding Structures

Explains coding systems and structures used in AWP to organize information, track progress, and ensure consistency. Learners will understand how coding supports reporting, controls, and cross-discipline alignment.

IWP Scoping Sessions

Covers the role of scoping sessions in defining the content and boundaries of Installation Work Packages (IWPs). This lesson highlights how structured discussions help teams align on scope, reduce gaps, and support readiness.

WFP Commit to Work Schedule

Explains the role of WorkFace Planning (WFP) in committing to and maintaining the construction schedule. Learners will see how work package readiness and resource alignment drive schedule reliability.

Short Range Planning and Production Support

Introduces short-range planning practices that bridge high-level schedules with daily execution. This lesson highlights how production support ensures crews have the right information, tools, and materials on time.

IWP Constraint Meetings

Covers structured meetings designed to identify and resolve constraints impacting Installation Work Packages (IWPs). Learners will understand how these meetings improve coordination, readiness, and field productivity.

Puzzle Exercise

A hands-on activity that reinforces AWP concepts through a collaborative puzzle exercise. Learners apply planning, sequencing, and constraint management principles in an engaging, practical way.

One-Time Payment

Pay the entire program upfront and save!

Original price was: $949.05.Current price is: $854.15.

Monthly Payments

Choose monthly installments for a more accessible way to join us.

$158.18 / month for 5 months

Lesson List

Alignment Across Phases and Stakeholders

Learn how AWP aligns different project phases and stakeholders around a common plan. This lesson emphasizes collaboration and integration to keep projects on track.

Effective Leadership

Focuses on leadership qualities and practices needed to guide teams, foster collaboration, and maintain accountability in AWP projects.

IWP Management - The Life Cycle

Walks through each stage of Installation Work Package management, from creation to execution and close-out, highlighting best practices at every step.

Roles and Responsibilities Hierarchy Advanced

Provides an in-depth look at organizational structures, responsibilities, and reporting hierarchies that support effective AWP delivery.

Work Package Relationships

Explore how different work packages connect and depend on each other. This lesson explains how relationships are managed to maintain flow and predictability.

Request and Stage Materials by IWP

Learn how to request and stage materials in alignment with Installation Work Packages. This lesson highlights proper timing, sequencing, and logistics.

Developing AWP Process Overlays

Outlines how to develop AWP process overlays that integrate engineering, procurement, and construction workflows, ensuring alignment across disciplines.

CWP Development

Provides step-by-step guidance for developing CWPs, including defining scope, integrating engineering deliverables, and preparing for execution readiness.

Review, Approval, and Release to Construction

Covers the review and approval process for work packages, highlighting requirements for readiness and the formal release process to the field.

Advanced IWP Production Control

Explores advanced methods for tracking, monitoring, and managing IWPs during execution, focusing on performance measurement and productivity control.

Engineering Alignment with CWPs

Focuses on aligning engineering deliverables with Construction Work Packages (CWPs) to maintain schedule integrity and minimize gaps between design and execution.

Aligning Leadership with AWP

Emphasizes the importance of leadership engagement and alignment in Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) adoption, ensuring organizational support and cultural integration.

IWP Field Management

Focuses on the responsibilities of field leaders in managing IWPs, including daily coordination, safety, progress tracking, and reporting.

Execute Work and Report Back

Explains how to execute IWPs effectively and provide accurate feedback to planners and managers, ensuring continuous improvement and real-time adjustments.

IWP Close-Out

Walks through the close-out process of IWPs, including documentation, lessons learned, and turnover requirements for project continuity.

WorkFace Planner Job Description

Outlines the key duties and expectations of a WorkFace Planner, including scope definition, IWP preparation, and field support.

WorkFace Planner Responsibilities

Provides an in-depth look at WorkFace Planner responsibilities, such as aligning schedules, coordinating resources, and supporting execution teams.

E&I - The Basics

Introduces the fundamentals of Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) within AWP, providing a baseline for understanding scope, deliverables, and integration points.

Field Supervision

Covers the responsibilities of field supervisors, including leading crews, managing IWPs on-site, and supporting safety and productivity.

QA/QC Integration into AWP

Explains the role of QA/QC in the AWP process, ensuring quality standards are embedded within work packaging and execution.

One-Time Payment

Pay the entire program upfront and save!

Original price was: $1,399.00.Current price is: $1,259.10.

Monthly Payments

Choose monthly installments for a more accessible way to join us.

$233.17 / month for 5 months

Lesson List

The Origins of AWP

Provides an overview of the historical background of Advanced Work Packaging, its evolution, and the challenges it was designed to solve in construction and project delivery.

Expected Benefits Along the AWP Maturity Model

Explains how organizations gain benefits at different levels of AWP maturity, from early adoption through advanced implementation, with examples of improved outcomes.

The Practitioners

Introduces the key practitioners in AWP, their roles, and how they collaborate throughout the project lifecycle.

AWP Project Set-Up Intro

Outlines the importance of proper setup in AWP projects, including team alignment, scope definition, and establishing the execution framework.

Key Areas to Address During Project Set-Up

Details the essential considerations when setting up a project for AWP, including risk management, stakeholder engagement, and early alignment of deliverables.

AWP Project Set-Up Work Process Diagram

Explains the structured workflow for AWP project setup, with emphasis on roles, processes, and sequencing illustrated in the Work Process Diagram.

CWP Development

Details the steps for developing Construction Work Packages (CWPs) that drive project planning and execution.

AWP Scalability

Shows how AWP practices can be scaled to projects of different sizes, complexities, and scopes.

Aligning Leadership with AWP

Covers strategies for aligning project leadership with AWP principles to ensure consistent execution and results.

Contract Requirements for AWP

Reviews the essential contract requirements needed to support AWP, including scope, deliverables, and responsibilities to ensure alignment across stakeholders.

Transitioning From Area Based to Systems

Explains how projects can transition from area-based work packaging to systems-based execution, highlighting benefits, challenges, and best practices.

Engineering CWP Readiness Review

Covers the Engineering Construction Work Package (CWP) readiness review process, including criteria, checkpoints, and collaboration to confirm design completeness and constructability.

One-Time Payment

Pay the entire program upfront and save!

Original price was: $839.40.Current price is: $755.46.

Monthly Payments

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$139.90 / month for 5 months

AWP University Level 3 Certification: Your Seal of Excellence

At AWP University, we recognize the unique challenges and career-changing opportunities that come with becoming a proficient WorkFace Planner. This pivotal role is more than a job title—it’s a strategic leadership position that offers both professional growth and financial stability.

Our WorkFace Planner Learning Path is meticulously designed to guide you step-by-step through mastering advanced WorkFace Planning. More than an educational program, it’s a comprehensive 27-hour training experience that equips you with the technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills needed to excel in complex construction and project environments.

What You’ll Gain in the WorkFace Planner Learning Path:

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned industry professionals who have successfully applied AWP and WorkFace Planning principles in real-world projects. Gain invaluable insights, proven methods, and practical wisdom.

  • Comprehensive, Hands-On Training: Dive deep into every stage of the WorkFace Planning process—from initial planning and coordination to precise execution and continuous improvement—ensuring you have the skills to deliver exceptional results.

  • Career-Driven Outcomes: Our program goes beyond theory, guiding you toward achieving your career goals and empowering you to drive measurable results in the field.

When you enroll in the WorkFace Planner Learning Path, you’re not just signing up for a course—you’re investing in a transformative career journey. Together, we’ll elevate your skills, expand your opportunities, and help you deliver outstanding project outcomes.

Enroll in All Levels and Save!

One-Time Payment

Pay the entire program upfront and save!

Original price was: $3,103.51.Current price is: $2,793.16.

Monthly Payments

Choose monthly installments for a more accessible way to join us.

$517.25 / month for 5 months

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Center for Construction Training Excellence Inc.?

The Center for Construction Training Excellence Inc., is a leading online platform that offers comprehensive training in various construction methodologies. We provide specialized courses, resources, and tools to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field.

How do I enroll in a course?

Enrolling in a course is easy. Browse our course catalog, select the course you’re interested in, and click the “Enroll Now” button. Follow the prompts to complete the registration and payment process.

Is this course only for the construction industry?

While AWP principles have strong roots in the construction industry, the course content is designed to be adaptable across various sectors. The principles covered in AWP University course materials can be applied to industries such as manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and more.

How long will I have access to the course?

Upon purchase, you’ll have access to your enrolled course materials and all updates made to them for a period of 2 years. This gives you ample time to study, review, and revisit the content as needed.

How do I track my course progress??

You can easily track your course progress from your Account page. This allows you to keep an eye on your completion status and pick up where you left off.

How do I receive my course certificates?

Once you complete a course, you can access your certificate directly from your Account page. The certificate can be downloaded and printed for your records.

What if I need assistance or have questions?

If you need any help, our Customer Care Team is here to support you. Simply reach out to us at info@awp-u.com with your inquiries, and we’ll get back to you promptly.

If you have any more questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to us at info@awp-u.com. We’re here to support you on your AWP journey!

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