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Training events from around WSDOT Project Development with an emphasis on design.

Contents

Critical Path Method 1

Training on demand 2 - 3

Instructor-Led 4

How to Access

CPM Training:

The online CPM training is free for WSDOT employees. To sign up, create an AASHTO account (use your WSDOT email address for the username). After creating your AASHTO account, navigate to the CPM training and add it to your cart. After that, follow the instructions that are emailed to you.; In addition to the CPM courses, there are a variety of other courses available to WSDOT employees at no cost.

The Critical Path Method training has 2 courses available: one that counts as 2 Professional Development Hours, and another, more in-depth course that is 3 PDHs.

The 2 PDH course is intended for construction field personnel, including new employees, technicians, inspectors, or others with little or no CPM scheduling experience.

The 3 PDH course is for engineers and their assistants that contribute to, or use a CPM schedule, down to senior inspection personnel who could benefit from data provided in a CPM schedule.

Resources:

CPM Scheduling (2PDHs)

CPM Scheduling (3PDHs)

Critical Path Method Scheduling

Critical path method (CPM) scheduling is a step-by-step project management technique for planning that defines critical and non-critical tasks with the goal of preventing delays to a project. The objective of the CPM schedule is to provide a management tool for the proper and logical allocation and use of the resources needed to complete a project.

Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter

almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a

college education.

–Mark Twain

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements.

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At a Glance

WSDOT has many opportunities for self-led training. This section details a few Design-oriented courses we think will be useful. These can be accessed by searching in LMS or following the links provided to various WSDOT resources. When pursuing training during working hours, make sure you have approval from your supervisor.

Project Development On-Demand

The Development Division is home to a number of design training resources that continuously evolve. These PDFs and videos can be found by following these links:

Design Manual Division 11

Start with the Ch.1100 link

Project Management

Design Documentation

Development Division Online Courses in LMS

DES: WSDOT DES: Design Manual Division 11 Practical Design

This course describes the practical design process as documented in Division 11 of the WSDOT Design Manual. Modules include an intro to practical design, need and context identification, design control selection, alternatives analysis, design element selection and design element dimensions.

DES: WSDOT Practical Solutions Overview

This training provides an overview of the Practical Solutions approach as well as WSDOT's project Development process. It highlights the importance for community engagement throughout the project development process.

ENV: WSDOT ENV: Spill Plan Reviewer

This course focuses on the overall basics of spill prevention to ensure compliance with WSDOT Standard Specification #1-07.15(1). Participants will learn how to use available tools and templates on the Spill Prevention webpage to evaluate the required 10 SPCC elements.

ENV: WSDOT ENV: Environmental Justice Inclusion

This course describes WSDOT’s commitment to inclusive community engagement. This course is recommended for planners, environmental coordinators, communicators, designers and anyone actively engaging the community during project development.

ENV: WSDOT ENV: Environmental Overview - Compliance for Construction

This course introduces WSDOT staff to environmental compliance during construction and what to look for in the field. This course also prepares staff for the Environmental section of the General Construction Inspector Exam. It’s geared for construction inspectors and can be used to introduce environmental and other staff to construction compliance.

ENV: WSDOT ENV: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)

This eLearning provides information on WSDOT's Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) program, as well as guidance on: identifying illicit discharges and connections, or spills; reporting; and use of the IDDE web application.

ENV: WSDOT ENV: ESA (Endangered Species Act) for Non-Biologists

This course introduces WSDOT staff to the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and other fish and wildlife regulations. It covers the Design, PS&E, and construction phases of project delivery. This course does not cover ESA 4d requirements for maintenance work.

SUR: WSDOT SUR: Basic Surveying

Supervisors may order this course through the regional construction trainers.

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Monte Carlo for Risk Assessment

This short online video illustrates how Monte Carlo is used to create probability distributions.

Training Contacts

Access & Hearings

LeRoy Patterson

Bridge & Structures

Bijan Khaleghi

Computer Aided

Engineering

Clint Hill

Design and Development

Mark Gabel

Environmental

Molly Sullivan

Highway Safety

Ida van Schalkwyk

Hydraulics

Alex Nguyen

Local Programs

Lynn Noah

Practical Solutions

Kate Severson

Survey Support Jeff Graham

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Practical Solutions

The “Practical Solutions Approach to Project Development” training program summarizes WSDOT’s planning and project development process and explains the Practical Solutions approach. The video provides a visual explanation of Practical Solutions at WSDOT.

This training presents a vision for the implementation of the Practical Solutions approach. This vision will be realized through changes to the project development process.

PS&E Review Guidance & Tools

Welcome to the Contract Plans and Estimation Preparation and Review course. This course explains basic WSDOT contract plans review principles. It is presented in PDF format. To access the E-Learning Course (beta), click here.

These courses can also be accessed through the Project Development Support webpage, which contains many more useful resources. The Contract Plans and Estimation Preparation links are found in the lower right corner.

PMBOK 6th Edition on Skillsoft

WSDOT Learn is a system that provides e-learning opportunities for career development you can take at your desk and all are free of charge. Through this system, there are a number of courses available for the PMBOK 6th Edition, from the beginner to the advanced learner. Below is a list of suggested courses to get you started with the PMBOK 6th Edition.

Project Fundamentals

This course covers the project and product life cycles, project phases, and introduces the process groups and knowledge areas in the PMBOK® Guide. This course will assist learners in preparing for the PMI® certification exam.

Project Changes and Closing

This course covers the Perform Integrated Change Control and Close Project or Phase processes. This course will assist learners in preparing for the PMI® certification exam.

Develop the Project Schedule

This course covers the Estimate Activity Durations and Develop Schedule project schedule management processes. This course will assist learners in preparing for the PMI® PMP® certification exam.

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At a Glance

Instructor-led training is available to WSDOT employees through a variety of services. Here is a list of upcoming training events in the months ahead.

Relocation Training

This FREE one-day course will provide a basic overview of Residential, Non-Residential, and Personal Property Only (PPO) relocations, and the State and Federal laws and regulations that govern its implementation. This class is for Local Public Agencies, Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Right of Way Consultants.

16 September — Olympia

24 September — Wenatchee

Other Resources

Construction

Vicki Frucci, CN Trainer

Roadside Development &

Landscape Architecture

Juli Hartwig, PLA

Traffic Design

Flint Jackson, Traffic Signals

Brian Walsh, Traffic Mgr.

Traffic Operations

onica Harwood, Traffic Ops.

Utilities, Railroads &

Agreements

Rhonda Wiest, Manager

HR/Staff Development

Jennifer Martin

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Cost Estimating Classes

Inaccurate cost estimating has dogged transportation projects for years. The public wants to know how much a project will cost, how long it will take, and why. Our reputation, largely, relies on our ability to answer these fundamental questions. Fortunately, with rigor, discipline and focus we have the ability and support to produce quality project estimates.

Register for Cost Estimating through LMS. It is available on the following dates:

11 Dec. 2019 — Yakima 24 Sep. 2019 — Vancouver 29 Jan. 2020 — Port Orchard 16 Oct. 2019 — Wenatchee 11 Mar. 2020 — Spokane 05 Nov. 2019 — Seattle

WSDOT Practical Solutions Highway Safety

Manual

HQ design is planning classes in this training series for the last quarter of the year. To learn more about the training program see this link, and contact Ida van Schalkwyk.

Documenting NEPA Categorical Exclusions

Cost: $0, All classes 8:30am to 1pm.

Oct. 29 — Wenatchee Oct. 16 — Olympia Oct. 30 — Spokane Oct. 17 — Kelso Oct. 31 — Yakima Oct. 22 — Shoreline

Oct. 23 — Mt. Vernon

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