DPLE Course Descriptions

The RLI Design Professionals learning event series begins with core material covering the basics of risk managment, then graduates to detailed cirricula specific to the differing responsibilities of A and E firm owners and project managers, respectively. Certificates of Completion will be awarded to parties completing all Core Curriculum courses, respective Track Curriculum courses, and one Elective course of RLI's risk management education offerings.

DPLE Core Curriculum
DPLE-101: Professional Liability Risk Management
DPLE-102: Risk Management Triumvirate
DPLE-103: How to Review a Contract
DPLE-104: The Risk Management ToolBox

DPLE Owner Track Curriculum
DPLE-105: How to Design and Implement Professional Liability Program
DPLE-106: The Self Critical Risk Analysis
DPLE-107: The Owner/Client Risk Analysis
DPLE-108: Establishing/Updating Your Firm’s Project Risk Analysis Procedure
DPLE-109: The Standard of Care (and its Impact on Your Client Communications)
DPLE-110: Contract Preparation, Negotiation and Checklists

DPLE Project Manager Track Curriculum
DPLE-107PM: Understanding the Owner/Client Risk Analysis
DPLE-108PM: The Project Risk Analysis
DPLE-109PM: Following and Communicating Your Firm’s Standard of Care
DPLE-111: Professional Service Contracts for Design Professionals
DPLE-112: The Project Managers Risk Management Manual

DPLE Electives
DPLE-113: New Hire Workshop
DPLE-114: Managing Risk and Providing Quality Services
DPLE-115: Lessons Learned
DPLE-116: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of Risk Management
DPLE-117: Green Buildings and Emerging Issues
DPLE-118: Advance Course in Contracts