Preparatory Institute for Project Management

2024 Courses Full.

An online program, intended to be a precursor to the MCAA’s Institute for Project Management, overseen by the same committee that manages the IPM and AIPM.
A 12-week curriculum, taught as a series of 90-minute classes, covering topics fundamental to project management at an introductory level.

Individuals on the project management track, who have relatively little (0-3 years) experience.
This includes:
- Assistant Project Managers
- Project Engineers
- Recent college graduates
- Employees transitioning from field to office, or from estimating to project management

Pre-IPM is designed and taught by 6 experienced contractors and professional instructors who have first-hand understanding of the challenges facing project managers, and the skills required to meet those challenges.
Each session is a combination of lecture and Q&A, ensuring that students are involved in a dynamic learning experience.
Participants will complete weekly quizzes and homework assignments, demonstrating what they have learned.
Upon completion of all course requirements (lectures, quizzes, and homework), students will receive MCAA Pre-IPM certification.

The Pre-IPM curriculum is designed to build participants’ understanding of key components of mechanical project management.
Pre-IPM will improve participants’ efficiency, management skills, and ability to adapt to change. Practical application is a core focus, and participants will walk away from each session with new ideas and skills to apply to their jobs.

Students must attend all 12 lectures. Lectures will not be recorded.
Students must complete all quizzes and submit all homework assignments by their respective deadlines to be eligible for Pre-IPM certification.
Students must be able to participate on a computer (not a tablet or phone), with audio and video capability and a reliable high-speed internet connection that allows video streaming. Each student must be signed in on their own computer, and must be prepared to come onscreen and ask/respond to questions.

Pre-IPM is run once a year, with multiple courses being offered during the same timeframe.
All 2024 courses begin the week of May 20th and conclude the week of August 19th.
2025 Schedule: next year’s courses will begin the week of April 28th, 2025, and conclude the week of July 28th, 2025.
- ‘Morning’ classes (even-numbered) take place 10:30am-12pm EDT (7:30am-9:00am PDT).
- ‘Afternoon’ classes (odd-numbered) take place 2:30pm-4pm EDT (11:30am-1pm PDT).
Registration for 2025 courses will open on February 17th, 2025 at noon EST. On that date, registration links will appear on this webpage.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Participants must attend all sessions to be eligible for certification
All registration will be done online, via this page.
Registration will be first-come, first-served (we recommend setting a calendar reminder for February 17th, 2025).
There is no limit on the number of participants a company may enroll.
Registration requires an MCAA user account. To create a new account please click here. If you already have an MCAA user account, you can use the class registration link below to start your registration.
If you have any questions or issues with registration (including payment), email events@mcaa.org with the subject line “PIPM Registration Issue”.

TUITION

The 2025 tuition rate for MCAA members will be $1,050 per student.
Non-members who are union mechanical contractors may register for $2,500 per student, or can reach out to Jan Grillo, Director of Membership Engagement (jgrillo@mcaa.org) to discuss membership options.
Tuition is payable online during registration. Refunds will not be issued after the first day of class, nor for partial completion of the program.