New in 2012: VEP Webinar Series for Level 2 Modules
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'll be offering webinars for 7 of our 9 level 2 modules. Please check back after January 1 for event codes and registration information. Registration is limited to current insureds and brokers, and is limited to the first 25 sites to register. Each webinar will last 1 hour.
Study Aids Added
We 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.
VEP Reference Document
For those that want a complete description of our VEP program, complete with the contents of each module, we've put together a VEP reference document that you can download and share with others.
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 new modules and test questions, as well as an updated answer key, are now available.
Modules Updated with New AIA and EJCDC References
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.
Course Contents
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
You can download a table of contents in a printer-friendly format.
For each individual study module, a single, multiple-choice test is available here.