Kickoff
Kickoff and Hørt
A one-hour online kickoff where you get to know the program. Everyone takes the e-learning course Hørt as a foundation.
- Online kickoffOne hour with all the participants.
- HørtIntroductory course in VDC and Lean.
In-house course program · 4–5 sessions
Trent – a deep dive into VDC
A course program over several sessions that provides a thorough understanding of and practical experience with VDC, Virtual Design and Construction. You practice the methods and put them to use in your own project along the way.
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Certificate from NTNU
4–5sessions with hands-on practice
5modules with e-learning before each session
2editions: design and construction
NTNUdiploma issued together with NTNU
Why this course
VDC delivers results when the whole team uses the methods together. Trent (“Trained”) combines e-learning, sessions and assignments in your own project, so the skills take hold while the project is running.
Every module follows the same rhythm. Participants watch 15 to 20 minutes of video and answer questions. The answers are compiled and used in the working session, where the group reflects and practices on cases from real situations. Each participant finishes with one concrete improvement to be carried out before the next session.
The program as a takt plan
From kickoff to graduation
Kickoff and graduationModule with e-learning, a session and your own assignment
Module 1
Objectives and metrics
The project is steered by the client's objectives. You learn to define good objectives and metrics, so that everyone pulls in the same direction.
- Client objectivesFrom the client's needs to project objectives.
- MetricsNumbers that show whether you are on track.
Module 2
ICE – effective meetings
You practice meetings that end in decisions, and keeping track of action items with short, clear minutes.
- FacilitationDecisions at the right time.
- Action itemsAn overview that replaces long minutes.
Module 3
PPM – planning
Collaborative planning. In the construction phase with takt and zoning, in the design phase milestone by milestone, coordinated with the production plan.
- InvolvementThe plan is made by those who will carry it out.
- Takt and zonesInsight into progress and resource needs.
Module 4
PPM 2 – follow-up
A plan is meant to be used. You practice follow-up, plan checks and the countdown to start, on a fictional project where something goes differently than planned.
- CountdownEverything ready when the phase starts.
- Steering by the planPractice with deviations and actions.
Module 5
VIA and culture
Visualization, integration and automation. You create a one-page VIA strategy and a poster for the culture in your own project.
- VIA strategyOne page for your own project.
- Project posterShared values and objectives.
Graduation
Graduation
Participants share experience from the assignments in their own projects, and receive a diploma issued jointly by NTNU and Lean Communications.
- Sharing experienceLearning across projects.
- DiplomaVisible proof of new competence.
Learning outcomes
What you take away
You understand the principles of VDC, and how the methodology improves design, planning and delivery.
You use tools for visualization, information control and automation.
You break the client's objectives down into concrete project objectives.
You lead meetings with few reopened decisions, and make decisions at the right time.
You build a project culture with shared values and objectives.
You follow up progress and improve continuously, based on metrics from production.
In partnership with NTNU
Certificate from NTNU
The course is delivered in partnership with NTNU. Participants who complete it receive a certificate from the university.
- Documented competence for every participant.
- An academically grounded methodology, explained in plain language.
- A shared boost in competence for your company or project.
Certificate2026
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Who it's for
Who is the course for?
- 01
Projects in the design phase
Trent Design follows the design schedule, with BIM in the planning and a countdown to the start of construction.
- 02
Projects in the construction phase
Trent Construction uses takt, zoning and production follow-up.
- 03
Organizations implementing VDC
The program provides a shared method and a set of templates that are adopted across the organization.
- 04
Project management and key people
Those who will carry the methods forward when the course is over.
What participants say
Measured and said by those who have taken our courses
9.3out of 10 for knowledgeable and engaged instructorsTrent VDC, 422 responses from 21 sessions
9.5out of 10 for the instructors' professional expertise603 evaluations
99%would recommend the course to others139 of 141 respondents
A well-rounded course focused on what matters most: the people! If a course could be the real deal – this is it!
Participant, GL ByggTrent VDC
Decades of lessons from project delivery packed into three days.
Participant, Bane NORTrent VDC
I went in with fairly low expectations, but was actually very pleasantly surprised. The ideas about meetings and sticky-note planning in particular were good, and well presented.
Participant, Bane NORTrent VDC
An inspiring and educational course that has given me a lot of knowledge I want to bring into the project.
Participant, AdvansiaTrent VDC
An engaging course that shows how VDC can be used in practice.
Participant, Bybanen UtbyggingTrent VDC
You recognize the issues and challenges you face in everyday work.
Participant, BetongbyggTrent VDC
The figures are averages of all responses in our participant evaluations from 2022 to 2026. The quotes come from the same evaluations, from participants who have agreed to be quoted, and are translated from Norwegian.
The people behind it
Instructors with project experience
Our instructors have experience from more than 100 construction projects in every phase, and know the industry from the inside.
Øyvind Børstad
MSc in Civil Engineering from NTNU. Specialist in takt planning, Lean facilitation and VDC in practice.
Bjørn Ungersness
MSc in Industrial Economics. Founded Lean Communications in 2009, and is a specialist in project collaboration.
Jørn Tøien
Electrical engineer with VDC certification from NTNU and Stanford. Specialist in collaborative planning.
Terje Leknessund
Trade certificate and a bachelor's degree in construction. Has worked as a superintendent, project manager and quality manager, and has been an instructor since 2019.
Good to know
Practical info
- Duration
- An online kickoff and four to five sessions, with e-learning between sessions.
- Editions
- Trent Design and Trent Construction. We choose together with you.
- Format
- E-learning, group reflection and case practice with templates you can put straight to use.
- Location
- At your office, at the project office or at Construction City in Oslo.
- Participants
- The program is delivered for an organization or a project, and the number of participants is adapted.
- Work between sessions
- One assignment in your own project between each session.
- Certificate
- The course is delivered in partnership with NTNU, and participants receive a certificate.
- Price
- The course is delivered on request for your company or project. Contact us for a quote.
Questions and answers about the course8 questions
What does the course cost?
The course is sold to companies and projects. The price depends on the number of participants and how much we tailor it, and you get it in a quote when you send a request.
Can individuals sign up?
The course is delivered on request for a company or a project. If you are a small group, you can team up with others on the project for a joint course.
How long does the course take?
An online kickoff and four to five sessions, with e-learning between sessions.
Where is the course held?
At your office, at the project office or at Construction City in Oslo.
How many can take part?
The program is delivered for an organization or a project, and the number of participants is adapted.
What kind of certificate do participants get?
The course is delivered in partnership with NTNU, and participants who complete it receive a certificate.
Can the course be tailored to our project?
Yes. We clarify objectives, scope and dates together with you, and use examples the participants recognize from their own project.
How do we book?
Send a request to post@leancommunications.no or use the “Send a request” button. Tell us briefly about your company or project and how many you are, and you'll get a quote.
How to book
From request to certificate
- 1
Send a request
Tell us briefly about your company or project, how many you are, and when you would like the course.
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We tailor the course
We clarify objectives, scope and dates together with you, and send a quote with pricing.
- 3
We deliver the course at your location
The course is delivered for your company or project, with examples the participants recognize.
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Certificate from NTNU
Participants who complete the course receive a certificate from NTNU.
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The courseTrent – a deep dive into VDC
4–5 sessions
Certificate from NTNU
4–5 sessions
Certificate from NTNU
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ContactBjørn Einar Aga
+47 922 99 572
+47 922 99 572