**New in 2012: VEP Level 2 Webinar Series**

In 2011, we offered webinars for Level 1 of our VEP program. 7 webinars were offered, with 5 in the spring and 2 in the fall.

In 2012, we are offering webinars for 7 of our 9 level 2 modules. Event codes and registration information is below. Registration is limited to current insureds and brokers, and is limited to the first 25 sites to register. Each webinar will last 1 hour.

Schinnerer will not be offering or reporting continuing education credits for this webinar series.

Go to http://www.cvent.com/events/default.aspx to register using the registration codes below, which you can copy and paste. Instructions on how to join the webinar will be sent to each registered site one week prior to the event. Here's the schedule:

Level 2 Webinars

Module 2-1: Contracts for Professional Services
Date: February 8, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Event Code: VVNH8MTFYL8


Module 2-2:
Alternative Methods for Project Delivery
Date: March 7, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Event Code: PFNVCN4D6YF

Module 2-3: Insurance for Design Professionals

Date: April 11, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Event Code: Z8N38R9TVD6


Module 2-4: Dispute Prevention for Non-Adjudicative Resolution

Date: May 2, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Event Code: DHNVDB9GFXK

Module 2-5: Adjudicative Dispute Resolution-Litigation or Arbitration
Date: June 6, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Event Code: ZLNV7M7PYFB


Module 2-8: Specialized Risks: Designing for Sustainability and Condo Projects

Date: September 12, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Event Code: GRN5V4RM5H7

Module 2-9: Emerging Practice: Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery
Date: October 10, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Event Code: HWNXFCXXB7X

(Note: Modules 2-6 and 2-7 will not be included in our level 2 webinar series.)

Study Aids Added

We've added study aids for each individual module, which you can now download along with each module and test questions. These study aids are great for individual or group study.

Two New Modules Added

We're pleased to announce the addition of two new modules to level 2 of the VEP. The new modules are:

  • 2-8: Specialized Risks: Designing for Sustainability and Condo Projects
  • 2-9: Emerging Practice: Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery

PDFs of the modules and test questions, as well as an updated answer key, are now available.

Module Document References Updated

All VEP module and test files were updated to account for the 2007 editions of AIA documents and 2008 editions of EJCDC documents. Please be sure to update any files you may have previously downloaded.

Creating a Login

To create a personal login, click on “Request Access” in the login toolbar of our risk management homepage, www.PlanetRiskManagement.com. Select policyholder and then carefully read the instructions for entering account information. You need to select your line of business, then select an email address for your User ID. We recommend that you use your work email. Click next and then finish. You’ll receive a confirmation email from us. Click on the link provided to complete creation of your account.

Accessing VEP Answers

Test answers are also available for firm administrators.

Answer Keys

Unlike previous editions, this version of the VEP is no longer an approved Continuing Education (CE) course administered by Schinnerer.

Insured firms that are currently CE providers have a license to take the VEP content and register the course as one of their own. This license is valid as long as the firm is one of our policyholders.

For individuals that depend on state regulations and professional society requirements for licensure, it may be possible to obtain credit through a "self-structured learning experience" using our VEP material. Please check with your state licensing board or applicable professional society for requirements.

For a study companion, download our glossary of insurance and industry terms.

Contact risk management services for more information on VEP. We look forward to answering your questions.

Individual Modules, Test Questions, and Study Aids

Please use this study aid handouts for individual and group staff training needs. They are based on PowerPoint shows that guide you through each module of the VEP.

To stream our VEP webinars you'll need to download an appropriate media player (if you don't already have one installed). We recommend Apple's Quicktime player for MP4 files and Windows Media player for WMV files. Please allow a few minutes for the files to properly buffer before playing.

Level 1—Introduction to Risk Management

1-1: Concepts in Risk Management

1-2: Legal Liability of Design Professionals

1-3: Developing the Capacity to Manage Risk

1-4: Evaluation of Projects and Clients

1-5: Planning Phase and Design Phase Risk Management

1-6: Bidding or Negotiation Phase Risk Management

1-7: Construction Phase Risk Management

Level 2—Selected Topics in Risk Management

2-1: Contracts for Professional Services

2-2: Alternative Methods for Project Delivery

2-3: Insurance for Design Professionals

2-4: Dispute Prevention and Non-Adjudicative Resolution

2-5: Adjudicative Dispute Resolution-Litigation or Arbitration

2-6: Planning for Success in the International Project Arena

2-7: Strategic Planning for Design Professionals

2-8: Specialized Risks: Designing for Sustainability and Condo Projects

2-9: Emerging Practice: Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery