The UVM industry is guided by a spectrum of governing authorities. From international legal requirements to internal standard operating procedures, compliance carries various levels of risk and liability. Stakeholders play an important role in the development of your UVM program plan and impact the way you will implement and manage that program. Communication and documentation are key. This 10-week course will provide you with a hands-on approach to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance management and stakeholder communication processes. Required prerequisites: UVM 1-5. Registration fee: $1,050. 

Successfully completing your UVM program in a safe, compliant, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner starts with an accurate evaluation of the scope of work to be completed. This workload evaluation will be key to your success in scheduling, budgeting, and procuring the appropriate resources to meet the needs of your program or project. In this 10-week course, you will examine best practices related to typical tree work inventories, maintenance cycles, budgets, contracts, and work crew configurations. Required prerequisites: UVM 1-6. Registration fee: $1,050

Managing safety, risks, and quality is embedded throughout any quality UVM program and project. Managers must consider all aspects of safety and risk for the electrical system, for the worker, for the public, and for the environment. Safety management can be planned and adopted as workplace culture. In this 10-week course, you will practice management tools and techniques to ensure your program meets the challenges of today’s complex work environments and is aligned with best practices and ROW stewardship. Required prerequisites: UVM 1-7. Registration fee: $1,050