Congratulations to the Graduates of IPM Classes 93 and 94

September 27, 2025

Congratulations are in order for our newest graduates of the Institute for Project Management! After two weeks of intensive, in-person, hands-on education, the students of Classes 93 and 94 have joined the ranks of the more than 2,700+ IPM alumni from MCAA member companies across the country.

They loaded manpower curves, dealt with tricky negotiations, unpacked challenging contract clauses, and learned best practices for everything from precon to close-out – all while building a network of peers and relationships that we hope will last a lifetime. If the old adage ‘you get out what you put in’ is true, based on the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication these students brought to the classroom, they will have gotten a lot out of IPM. But rather than making assumptions, let’s just hear from them:

  • “This has been one of the single most valuable experiences I have ever had in my life. The knowledge, camaraderie, team building, resources, and time put in to helping all of us is second to none.”
  • “I leave here feeling inspired. I know I have a lot to learn and much experience to gain, but this course has provided me tools to make the most of learning opportunities and increased enthusiasm to participate and make a difference in work and in personal life. Thank you for putting on such a well thought out course.”
  • “This will likely be the highlight of my lifetime educational experience. I made friends here that I know I will have for the rest of my life and the lessons learned from the exceptional Instructors will guide me for the rest of my career.”
  • “I loved the entire experience. I thought the sessions were well thought out, and the instructors were amazing, well prepared and brought a tremendous amount of knowledge and insight.”

The Institute for Project Management is MCAA’s longest-running and most popular project management program. It is intended for individuals with 3+ years of mechanical project management experience. Registration for MCAA’s next IPM course will open on January 30, 2026. For additional information, please visit the IPM course page.

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