Online anytime - 12-Hour Wisconsin Project Management, Contracts, and Water Management Online Anytime

Why Should You Take This 12-Hour Wisconsin Project Management, Contracts, and Water Management Online Anytime Course?

You must complete an approved 12-hour course to become certified as a Dwelling Contractor in Wisconsin. This is the fastest and easiest way to complete your education and our courses won’t let you fail. This 120 question 12-Hour Wisconsin Project Management, Contracts, and Water Management Online Anytime covers four topics:  Project Management for Contractors, Construction Contracts, Site Erosion and Storm Water Management. Students will have six months of access to course content.

What do I need to do to get Certified as a Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier?

You must complete 12 hours of State-Approved education for every two year licensing cycle. The 12 hours can be broken up or taken all in one course. Wisconsin Dwelling Contractors (Business License) must hold or employ someone who holds a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification in order to obtain one or two-family dwelling building permits. In order to obtain this certification, you must complete a 12-hour initial qualifier course that has been approved by the Wisconsin Safety and Buildings Division. Also, after you obtain the Certification, you must complete an approved 12-hour Continued Education Course during each two-year period in order to remain certified.

If you have any questions about your Wisconsin Contractor's License, please contact the State of Wisconsin Dept. of Safety and Professional Services Safety and Buildings Division

1400 East Washington Ave
Madison 53703.
Phone: 608-261-8467, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday thru Friday
Fax: 608-267-0592

Topics Include:

Project Management:

The goal of a project manager is to reach three primary objectives: finish the project on time, within budget and with the expected degree of quality. This requires close attention to detail before beginning actual construction, as well as during the project. Taking proactive measures will help you determine possible obstacles that could cause problems in any one of the 3 major concerns before problems occur. During this course we are going to analyze all three primary areas of concern and learn proven methods used to manage all three areas most effectively.

To reach the objectives of finishing on time and on budget with the expected degree of quality, much information will need to be compiled before the construction activities begin. This information will be used to create two very important documents used by a project manager throughout the term of the project: project schedule and project budget. Without these documents, managing a project would be extremely difficult and most likely inefficient.

Project Budget:

Project management includes determining the cost of labor, cost of materials and cost of equipment in a course of time which will achieve the maximum value from each. The budget is based on project overhead, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. By acquiring reliable information before the project starts, you will have the ability to better manage job costs as the project progresses. By comparing actual costs to expected costs, you will become aware of many possible problems, allowing you to take proactive actions to better control cost overruns.

Project Schedule:

Collecting as much reliable information about the expected duration of each task in a project will allow you to reach a closer estimate of the time it will take to finish the entire project. If the information is accurate concerning the duration of each task, the schedule will be closely followed. If not, the schedule will deviate, possibly greatly.

Analyzing the details of each task ahead of time will help reduce the possibility of delays during the project. Most often, project delays cause cost increases. Construction contracting is a very detailed business.

Contracts:

Contracts are agreements entered into voluntarily by two or more parties who promise to exchange money, goods or services according to a specified schedule. Knowing the elements of a contract and how to put a quality contract together from the beginning is crucial in making sure you are protected while protecting your customers. You will learn what to look for in solid contracts versus what types of items make a contract null and void. The different types of contracts are explained, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Erosion Control and Storm Water Management:

This section of the course contains vital information regarding sediment control water applications:

• Non-Channel Erosion Mat
• Channel Erosion Mat
• Sediment Bale Barrier (Non-Channel)
• Silt Fence
• Stone Tracking Pad and Tire Washing
• Mulching For Construction Sites
• Seeding for Construction Site Erosion Control
• Storm Drain Inlet Protection for Construction Sites
• Dewatering
• Ditch Check (Channel)
• Sediment Trap
• Sediment Basin
• Construction Site Diversion
• Temporary Grading Practices for Erosion Control
• Dust Control on Construction Sites
• Turbidity Barrier
• Silt Curtain