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Welcome to the "Intro to Submittals" Course!
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Submittals Defined
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Types of Submittals
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Submittal Process
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Preparing Submittals
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Activity: Prepare a Submittal Cover Letter
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Managing Submittals
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Submittal Challenges & Best Practices
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Test Your Submittal Knowledge
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Summary & Key Takeaways
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We want to hear from you!
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Conclusion
Intro to Submittals
Learn the fundamentals of construction submittals, including the types, processes, and best practices to streamline approvals and keep projects on track.
Instructor: Janine Trinidad
1 hour
Published 2/2025
Multimedia Content
Course Description
Understanding submittals is key to keeping construction projects on track. This course covers everything you need to know about construction submittals. You'll learn how submittals help align teams, ensure compliance with contract documents, and prevent costly mistakes.By the end of the course, you'll have a clear understanding of the submittal process and how to manage it efficiently.
This course walks you through the fundamentals step by step. You'll start with the basics of what submittals are and why they matter in construction. Next, you'll explore the different types of submittals and their role in project success. From there, you'll dive into the submittal process, including key players, best practices, and common challenges. Finally, you'll focus on managing submittals effectively, avoiding delays, and using technology to streamline workflows.
By completing this course, you'll gain essential skills that will help you navigate submittals with confidence. You'll learn how to create, review, and track submittals, ensuring smooth approvals and better project outcomes. This course equips you with the knowledge to reduce rework, improve communication, and keep projects on schedule.
Learning Objectives
Define submittals and explain their importance in the construction process.
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Identify the different types of submittals and give examples of each type.
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Describe the submittal process, including steps, roles, and responsibilities.
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Explain key steps in preparing submittals and summarize common challenges in the submittal process.
Prerequisites
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Learning Level: Beginner
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Prerequisite Knowledge: No prior knowledge of construction is required for this course.
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Recommended Knowledge: General understanding of what construction specifications are.
Continuing Education Course Credits
Course Title: Intro to Submittals
Course Number: PC-426-021924
Session Number: 1
Curriculum Group Name: AIA Providers
Credit: 1 AIA LU
Course Expiration Date: 02/27/2028
Procore's Continuing Education courses may qualify for continuing education credits with other professional organizations or fulfill state licensing requirements. If you are a member of a different organization, you can download your course completion certificate from your learning profile and report your completion yourself to the organization for potential credit. Please refer to the organization's continuing education requirements for course eligibility information.
AIA CES Provider statement
Procore Technologies is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40108059. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course designed for?
This course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their knowledge of submittals. It’s also a great starting point for those new to the industry who want to understand how submittals play a crucial role in construction projects.
Does this course include real-world examples and best practices?
Yes! Throughout the course, you’ll see practical examples of different types of submittals, along with common challenges and solutions. You’ll also learn industry best practices to streamline the submittal process, improve communication, and prevent costly mistakes.
What's Next
Other Recommended Courses
Construction Management Essentials: The BasicsProject Team Roles and ResponsibilitiesIntroduction to Project PhasesIndustry SectorsRelated Resources
Instructors
Janine Trinidad
Janine Trinidad is a Construction Educational professional for Procore Technologies. In previous roles, Janine managed all phases of construction on hotel, mixed-use, and institutional projects in the San Francisco Bay area. She was responsible for negotiating contract budgets and change orders, managing RFIs and submittals, and overseeing quality control, among other duties. She is also a certified transformational coach with a focus on women-centered and trauma-informed methods. She is passionate about transforming the construction industry to be a healthier, more successful and welcoming place to work and believes technology and education are allies in doing so.