Workface Planner Certification & Mastery Program

Elevate your construction career with Concord Academy's comprehensive Workface Planning certification. This complete program combines our industry-recognized Workface Planner Certification with our hands-on Workface Planner Mastery Workshop, equipping you with both theoretical knowledge and practical field implementation skills.

Learn to transform Construction Work Packages (CWPs) into constraint-free Installation Work Packages (IWPs), boost crew productivity, and implement proven field execution strategies that prevent firefighting. Master the complete Workface Planning lifecycle from initial setup through daily field operations and continuous improvement.

Developed by AWP implementation expert Olfa Hamdi and based on experience across projects totaling $35B+ in value, this ISO 9001-certified program has trained over 6,000 professionals worldwide. Gain access to proprietary methodologies, practical templates, and a global community of practice to support your implementation success.

Ideal for Project Managers, Construction Superintendents, Field Engineers, and anyone responsible for improving field productivity. Your certification includes lifetime credentials, one year of community membership, and all the tools needed to drive measurable results on your next project.


Concord Certified Workface Planners

What do they say

“I feel vey confident in my new found understanding of Workface Planning, the course was very detailed and informative.”

Edward Hourigan

E&I Construction Lead
KBR Inc.

“I have a complete understanding of the role of Workface Planner and how to relate it to AWP processes and apply it in the field.”

Mohamad Khairun Ishak

Consultant & Brand Ambassador at
PCSS Consultancy

“It teaches on how to draft a concise IWP, manage IWP and review of IWP. ”

Muhammad Khidir

Process & Project Engineer
SWA Water

“It has given a better understanding on how to implement effective plans and who is responsible to ensure the planning is complete prior to work starting. ”

Roy Duncan

Operations Manager
KS INDUSTRIES, LP

At the end of this program, you will:

Course Learning Objectives

  • Understand How Workface Planning Improves Construction Projects

  • Know How to Apply Workface Planning Practices and Methodology To Any Future Project

  • Be Fluent in the Fundamentals of Workface Planning

  • Collaborate Productively with Your Peers to Achieve a Safer and More Predictable Construction

  • Have Learned Key Practices Including the Development of Installation Work Packages, Building of a Backlog, and Effective Monitoring of Project Constraints

  • Gain Certification in the Workface Planning Methodology and Get Access to Concord Academy's Methodology, Tools, and Materials

  • Become a Certified Workface Planner™

Certification Curriculum

    1. How to Use this Course

    2. Before we begin...

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. Copyright Notice

    1. Introduction to Construction Excellence

    2. Test your learning

    1. Definitions

    2. Test your learning

    1. Understanding the Path of Construction

    2. Test your learning

    3. Understanding Construction Work Packages

    4. Test your learning

    1. Building an IWP

    2. Test your learning

    1. Monitoring IWP Constraints

    2. Test your learning

    1. Building Your Backlog and the Lookahead Plan

    2. Test your learning

    1. Effective Team Collaboration

    2. Test your learning

    1. Pro Tips

    2. Congrats! Here's what's next...

    3. Before you go...

About this course

  • $999.00
  • 22 lessons
  • 10 Hours of Video & Exam Content
  • 1 Year Community Membership

💯 BONUS

You'll receive COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS to this entire Mastery Course when you sign up for the full Workface Planning Certification

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Author Olfa Hamdi has been called a “standout talent” and “one of the brightest minds” in capital project execution today. A Tunisian-born, American-trained engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, she was lead researcher on the seminal guide to Advanced Work Packaging published by CII in 2013 and founded the not-for-profit AWP Institute. Most recently she co-founded Concord® Project Technologies, the world’s first and only ISO 9001 certified provider of AWP consulting, training, and certification programs. Olfa Hamdi led AWP transformation and implementation projects on large multi-million and multi-billion dollar capital project organizations. Her vision for publishing this book is to empower industry professionals globally in their journey of AWP implementation supporting a faster and bigger industry transformation through AWP. Olfa Hamdi is also the founder of Concord Academy, the industry's largest AWP Certification body providing AWP certifications in multiple languages and across the globe. She speaks four languages and travels widely to promote AWP to the capital projects sector. Olfa splits her time between Washington, D.C. and Tunis.

Olfa Hamdi

Concord Academy Director

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Andrew Foy is a Construction Industry professional with 15 years of Capital Project experience in the Oil and Gas sector. He gained 10 years experience as a Project Manager, executing capital projects in Canada, to understand all facets of project delivery working for large Construction contractors.

He then transitioned to a full-time AWP Manager role in 2015, spending five years establishing AWP programs for three large downstream organizations, covering projects ranging from $100 million to several billion. This AWP experience includes early planning efforts during the engineering phases through to implementation of Work Face Planning in the field, including responsibility for writing AWP procedures for these clients and training of client and contractor personnel.

Andrew Foy

AWP Senior Instructor

Certification Material

  • Comprehensive Digital Materials

    The AWP Handbook™ - Complete digital access to Olfa Hamdi's authoritative guide to Advanced Work Packaging implementation Course Workbook & Implementation Guide - 200+ pages of structured learning content and field-ready reference materials Video Modules & Knowledge Checks - 10+ hours of expert instruction with practical demonstrations

  • Field-Ready Templates & Tools

    IWP Template Collection - Ready-to-use templates for creating effective Installation Work Packages Constraint Management System - Proven tracking tools to identify and remove field constraints Productivity Measurement Framework - Templates for calculating and reporting key performance metrics Backlog Management Dashboard - Excel-based system for maintaining optimal work inventory

  • Implementation Resources

    Implementation Roadmap - Step-by-step guide for rolling out Workface Planning on your projects Field Communication Tools - Visual management boards and reporting templates ROI Calculator - Quantify the financial benefits of your Workface Planning implementation One Year of Community Access - Join discussions, download updates, and access additional resources

Payment Options

We provide payment plans to support your journey

FAQ

  • How many courses are there for the WFP certifications?

    The Complete Certification Package Includes: 1. Workface Planning Certification Course Comprehensive AWP fundamentals and methodology Industry-recognized certification One year of community membership 2. Workface Planner Mastery: From CWPs to Field Execution Workshop Hands-on training for practical field implementation Real-world constraint management techniques Proven tools for backlog optimization and field productivity

  • Is there a Membership?

    Yes, we have a membership. The membership needs to be renewed each year.

  • What is the validity of the Certification?

    The certification is valid for 2 years and needs to be renewed once every 2 years.

  • Course Curriculum Workface Planning Certification

    Welcome to the course! Why Does Your Project Need Workface Planning? What Is Workface Planning? How To Prepare For Workface Planning? How To Create Installation Work Packages? How To Manage Constraints? How To Manage Your Backlog? How To Effectively Collaborate With Your Team? Lessons Learned For A Workface Planner Workface Planner Mastery Workshop The Practitioner's Reality: Why We Need Workface Planning Building the Foundation for Success: The Path of Construction Mastering Construction Work Packages: The Workface Planner's View The IWP Creation Process: A Hands-On Approach Constraint Management: Removing Roadblocks Before They Impact the Field Backlog Management: Keeping Your Project Moving The Daily Work of a Workface Planner: Field Support and Execution Measuring Success: KPIs That Matter in the Field Implementation Success Strategies: Lessons from the Field