RedVector JCOM-00094

Essential Soft Skills for Engineers and Architects

Essential Soft Skills for Engineers and Architects

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00094

SME: James Sipes

In today's complex AEC industry, the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with diverse teams, and navigate professional relationships is just as critical as technical expertise. This course provides AEC professionals with practical strategies to strengthen essential interpersonal skills including communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and conflict management. Upon completion, participants will be able to assess and navigate team dynamics, recognize the importance of soft skills for career growth, identify and implement key interpersonal techniques, explain effective relationship-building strategies, and utilize resources for continued professional development.
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Assess situations involving miscommunication and setbacks in a team environment and demonstrate emotional intelligence, leadership, and conflict resolution in real-world scenarios
  • Recognize how strong interpersonal skills are crucial for career advancement and building positive relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Identify key components of soft skills and how to implement them when interacting with clients and colleagues
  • Explain strategies and techniques you can use to strengthen your interpersonal skills
  • Name methods or resources that can help improve interpersonal skills
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: James Sipes

Jim Sipes is an award-winning urban designer, environmental planner, landscape architect, and writer with more than thirty years of experience. His design solutions focus on taking an integrated approach to water resources and green infrastructure. He has written more than a dozen books, including Creating Green Roadways (Island Press), and has written approximately 400 articles over the years. He is the founding principal of Sand County Studios and is a Visiting Professor at Penn State University. He is a Certified Landscape Architect and is registered in several states.

State Licenses
AK - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AK - Engineer (General)
AL - Engineer (General)
AR - Engineer (General)
DE - Engineer (General)
FL - Engineer (General - 0000271)
Accreditation: This course highlights the importance of interpersonal skills in the AEC industry, where effective communication and collaboration are essential alongside technical expertise. Participants will learn practical strategies to improve leadership, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and conflict management. By the end, they will be equipped to navigate team dynamics, build stronger professional relationships, and support their ongoing career growth.
GA - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General)
IA - Engineer (General)
ID - Engineer (General)
IL - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General)
IN - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KY - Engineer (General)
LA - Engineer (General)
MD - Engineer (General)
ME - Engineer (General)
MI - Engineer (General)
MN - Engineer (General)
MO - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General)
MS - Engineer (General)
MT - Engineer (General)
NC - Engineer (General)
ND - Engineer (General)
NH - Engineer (General)
NJ - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General)
NV - Engineer (General)
OH - Engineer (General)
OK - Engineer (General)
OR - Engineer (General)
PR - Engineer (General)
SC - Engineer (General)
SD - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (General)
TN - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (General)
TX - Engineer (General)
UT - Engineer (General)
VA - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General)
VT - Engineer (General)
WA - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (General)
WV - Engineer (General)
WY - Engineer (General)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (General)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (General)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - JCOM00094-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)