{"id":40501,"date":"2023-05-16T11:52:58","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T11:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smps.org\/?page_id=40501"},"modified":"2026-04-03T13:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:14:34","slug":"a-e-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smps.org\/a-e-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"A\/E\/COURSES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"40501\" class=\"elementor elementor-40501\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1146727 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1146727\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40c8943\" data-id=\"40c8943\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-829abbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"829abbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A\/E\/COURSES<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fa4aa39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fa4aa39\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0e1a18a\" data-id=\"0e1a18a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e59d3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e59d3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Self-directed learning to fit your schedule.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08448c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08448c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our new, at-your-pace virtual courses enhance the marketing skills of those starting out or needing a refresher. Each on-demand course includes 3-4 modules, which are from 60-75 minutes.<\/p><p>Stay ahead by continuing to learn and obtaining CEUs. Choose from these five courses. Our\u00a0<a title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.smps.org\/products\/aecourse-public-relations-and-marketing-communications#tab-product_tab_overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Public Relations and Marketing Communications <\/strong><\/a>course just launched.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a599f98 elementor-tabs-alignment-center tabs-info-wrapper elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"a599f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1731\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1731\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Public Relations and Marketing Communications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1732\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1732\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Business Development Best Practices<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1733\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1733\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Proposals 101<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1734\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1734\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Marketing 101<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1735\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1735\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Elements of Design<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1736\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1736\" aria-expanded=\"false\">InDesign Basics<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1731\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Public Relations and Marketing Communications<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1731\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1731\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p>During this course, presenter Hinda Mitchell will rely on her three decades of PR experience to share techniques, best practices, and barriers to effective communications. It includes three hour-long sessions, including PR 101, Leading in Crisis, and Engaging Storytelling.<\/p><p><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Hinda Mitchell | Founder &amp; President, Inspire PR Group<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>CEUs<\/strong><br \/>Each 60-minute webinar in this course is approved for 1 continuing education unit (CEU) for the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Program.<\/p><p><a class=\"button button-yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.smps.org\/products\/aecourse-public-relations-and-marketing-communications#tab-product_tab_overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1732\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Business Development Best Practices<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1732\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1732\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>During this A\/E\/Course, our presenters share their techniques and best practices honed through over 30 years of hands-on experience. They\u2019ll take you through the entire process of finding, developing, and growing new business, applying lessons learned and practical applications. This three-part program is ideal for anyone within the A\/E\/C industries tasked with growing business through new outreach and\/or increased business with existing clients.<\/p><p>The course, comprised of three 60-minute modules, is perfect for those starting out in business development or needing a refresher on techniques and best practices. Viewing the modules in sequential order is recommended to enhance learning.<\/p><p><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Laurie Buckman, FSMPS, CPSM | Vice President of Business Development, The Plus Group<\/strong><br \/>Laurie Buckman has over 30 years of business development experience with six of those years as a project geologist\/project manager\/seller-doer. Her recent experience includes a focus in the private sector, engineering, construction, automation, and environmental services for companies ranging from 10 to 1,100 employees. Laurie has a nationally recognized reputation for developing and implementing techniques and best practices that are covered in each of the sessions to attract, grow and retain clients.<\/p><p><strong>Lyle White | President, Sales Champions Consulting (SCC)<\/strong><br \/>Lyle White has 36 years of business development experience covering the entire spectrum of sales and marketing. He has trained sales leaders, seller-doers, and subject matter experts in building new business from prospecting to closing. Lyle developed a sales training program titled Intensified Customer Engagement that was adopted by a global engineering company to increase sales by 20%. The goal was achieved. Lyle now uses the foundation of this program to help other companies grow their business and be more effective in all aspects of sales and marketing.<\/p><p><strong>CEUs<\/strong><br \/>Each 60-minute webinar in this course is approved for 1 continuing education unit (CEU) for the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Program.<\/p><p><a class=\"button button-yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.smps.org\/products\/aecourse-business-development-best-practices-for-the-aec-professional#tab-product_tab_overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1733\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Proposals 101<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1733\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1733\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>You can\u2019t just keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best when it comes to winning work. There are insider tips and strategies all about putting together the best-possible proposal for your project pursuits. This on-demand course, taught by industry experts, provides the big picture of marketing and business development and the essential basics of Capture Planning, Tailoring Proposals, and Graphics for the A\/E\/C Professional.<\/p><p>This course is comprised of four 60-minute modules\u2014viewing the modules in sequential order is recommended to enhance learning.<\/p><p><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Lindsay Diven, CPSM | senior consultant, Full Sail Partners<\/strong><br \/>Lindsay Diven has more than 15 years of hands-on experience in professional services marketing and business development for the A\/E\/C industries. Currently, she\u2019s a senior consultant for Full Sail Partners specializing in CRM implementation, training, and strategy for A\/E\/C firms nationwide. She also manages Marketers Take Flight, an A\/E\/C-industry specific marketing and business development training website.<\/p><p><strong>Karen Kurta | owner, Karen K Photo<\/strong><br \/>Karen is a photographer, graphic designer, and visual marketing specialist with over 12 years of experience in professional services industries. She\u2019s the owner of Karen K Photo, helping people and businesses improve their image to boost their marketing efforts and make a lasting impression.<\/p><p><strong>Jen McGovern, CPSM | mid-atlantic regional marketing manager, VHB<\/strong><br \/>As mid-Atlantic regional marketing manager for VHB, Jen McGovern, CPSM, knows what it takes to put together a strong proposal. She oversees the marketing efforts for seven offices across three states and the District of Columbia, which means she has prepared and reviewed hundreds of proposals.<\/p><p><strong>Barbara Shuck, FSMPS, CPSM | president, Everest Marketing Services<\/strong><br \/>With 25+ years working for A\/E\/C firms, Barbara understands the frustration of communicating differentiators and creating \u201cwhy us\u201d and \u201cwhy not them\u201d themes. At Everest Marketing Services, she uses a comprehensive suite of tools to help companies communicate clearly so they win work and attract staff to grow their business. She helps clients with internal communications and initiatives, and external efforts that win work through compelling and persuasive content and messaging.<\/p><p><strong>CEUs<\/strong><br \/>Each 60-minute on-demand webinar in this course is approved for 1 continuing education unit (CEU) for the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Program.<\/p><p><a class=\"button button-yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.smps.org\/products\/proposals-101-for-the-aec-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1734\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Marketing 101<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1734\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1734\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Wouldn\u2019t it be to great gain valuable insight and resources from an industry expert and seasoned professional? Well here\u2019s your chance as SMPS Fellow and Certified Professional Services Marketer Scott Butcher joins us for an exploration of Marketing 101. He\u2019ll explore marketing and business development professions for the A\/E\/C industries, which skills are needed, and share the steps to creating a successful program for your firm.<\/p><p>Whether you belong to a marketing or technically focused staff, this on-demand course is ideal for those newer to the A\/E\/C industries or someone needing a refresher. The course is comprised of three 75-minute modules. Viewing the modules in sequential order is recommended to enhance learning.<\/p><p><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Scott Butcher, FSMPS, CPSM | Principal\/Owner, aecumen, llc<\/strong><br \/>Scott Butcher is author or co-author of several A\/E\/C industry-related publications, including <em>Sell. Do. Win Business. How A\/E\/C Firms are Using Staff to Win More Work<\/em>, <em>A\/E\/C Business Development \u2013 The Decade Ahead<\/em>, <em>Reputation Design-Build: Creating Winning Personal Brands for Engineers, Designers, and Construction Professionals<\/em>, and <em>Marketing in the Building Industry<\/em>. Scott is constantly scanning the environment to identify trends that can greatly impact the A\/E\/C industries. He shares findings and recommendations on his popular <em>Engineering News-Record<\/em> blog, <em>Marketropolis.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>CEUs<\/strong><br \/>This course is approved for 1.25 continuing education units (CEU) for the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Program.<\/p><p><a class=\"button button-yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.smps.org\/products\/marketing-101-for-the-aec-industries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1735\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Elements of Design<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1735\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1735\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>There are important design elements for putting together the best possible work for your proposals and marketing materials. Join Certified Professional Services Marketer Karen Kurta for an exploration of these elements.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re just starting out or you\u2019ve already dabbled in design, this on-demand course is comprised of three 60-minute modules on topics. Viewing the modules in sequential order is recommended to enhance learning.<\/p><p><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Karen Kurta, CPSM | Photographer, Owner, Karen K Photo<\/strong><br \/>Karen is a photographer, graphic designer, and visual marketing specialist with over 12 years of experience in professional services industries. She is the owner of Karen K Photo, helping people and businesses boost their marketing efforts and make a lasting impression. A three-time marketing excellence award winner, Karen excels in assembling complex pieces into concise and cohesive marketing materials. For eight years, she managed complex proposals and developed presentations, graphics, collateral, and project photography for two global construction firms. She was most recently a senior graphic designer for Cushman &amp; Wakefield where she provided graphic design, and marketing support for over 40 brokers in two markets.<\/p><p><strong>CEUs<\/strong><br \/>Each 60-minute webinar in this course is approved for 1 continuing education unit (CEU) for the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Program.<\/p><p><a class=\"button button-yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.smps.org\/products\/elements-of-design-for-the-aec-industries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1736\" aria-expanded=\"false\">InDesign Basics<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1736\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1736\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Many of you were thrown into developing proposals and collateral and figuring out how to use InDesign while trying to meet deadlines. Have you wasted countless hours manually formatting submittals with design inconsistencies and alignment issues with little time to find a solution? Join Adobe Certified Expert in InDesign CC, Julie Shaffer, CPSM, to learn the basics of InDesign for the A\/E\/C industries that will help you stand out from the competition.<\/p><p>Julie will introduce the InDesign workspace and teach how to build a proposal. She\u2019ll also share ideas and best practices on how to expedite your workflow to leave a lasting impression on your current and potential clients.<\/p><p>This course, comprised of three 60-minute modules, is perfect for those starting out with InDesign or needing a refresher with topics. Viewing the modules in sequential order is recommended to enhance learning.<\/p><p><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Julie Shaffer, CPSM | Owner, Shaffer Creative, LLC<\/strong><br \/>Julie Shaffer, CPSM, founded Shaffer Creative in 2012 with a vision: to provide creative marketing and graphic design solutions through communication strategy, company branding, photography, and data management. Julie\u2019s work has been recognized with state and national awards for marketing collateral and graphic design. As an Adobe Certified Expert in InDesign CC, Julie offers training specific to the A\/E\/C industries.<\/p><p><strong>CEUs<\/strong><br \/>Each 60-minute webinar in this course is approved for 1 continuing education unit (CEU) for the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) Program.<\/p><p><a class=\"button button-yellow\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.smps.org\/products\/indesign-basics-for-the-aec-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a9546e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a9546e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a7688af\" data-id=\"a7688af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ad89f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3ad89f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Watch for additional courses to launch. 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