Training: Project management tool
For help learning to use Kahua, explore our training options. For an overview of the tool, visit Project management information system.
Training options
- Instructor-led online training
- Self-paced videos and PDF reference guides
Instructor-led online training
All stakeholders working on projects in federally-owned or -leased space are encouraged to attend instructor-led training. View and register for upcoming Kahua training courses [PDF - 118 KB].
Customer Training
Customer training is offered through the Client Enrichment Series. Use this site to register for upcoming presentations or view a recent presentations. Currently no customer training sessions are scheduled. The most recent presentation was held January 19, 2023, called "Say Aloha to Kahua! - Encore."
Self-paced videos and reference guides
Anyone can take the short how-to videos and read the reference guides listed below. If you’re new to the tool, be sure to start with “Introduction and navigation.”
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- External users: Download Kahua App (4:11)
- Introduction and Navigation (4:13)
- Project Finder Application (4:28)
- Messages Application (5:45)
- Tasks Application (2:55)
- Creating a Delegated Project (4:06)
- Editing Project Information (4:17)
- File Manager for Delegated Buildings (8:33)
- Media Manager (4:39)
- Delegated Project Closeout (6:18)
Reference guides
- Kahua Account Request Form - Delegated Buildings [PDF - 242 KB]
- Account Request Review Process for Delegation Managers [PDF - 275 KB]
- External users: Download Kahua App [PDF - 279 KB]
- Introduction and Navigation [PDF - 561 KB]
- Project Finder Application [PDF - 213 KB]
- Messages [PDF - 1 MB]
- Tasks [PDF - 1 MB]
- Delegated Project Creation [PDF - 217 KB]
- Editing a Project - Delegated Projects [PDF - 210 KB]
- Delegated File Manager [PDF - 396 KB]
- Media Manager [PDF - 159 KB]
- Milestones - Delegated Projects [PDF - 242 KB]
- Delegated Project Closeout [PDF - 142 KB]
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- Design Review - Part 1 - Adding Files to File Manager without a Title Block (3:19)
- Design Review Part 1a - Adding Files to File Manager with a Title Block (5:01)
- Design Review - Part 2 - Reviewing Files, QA Check and Process (7:30)
- Design Review - Part 3 - SME Reviewer (3:28)
- Design Review - Part 4 - Lead Reviewer (3:47)
- Design Review - Part 5 - Final Reviewer and Assigning Responsible Contact (5:14)
- Design Review - Part 6 - Responding to an Assigned Review Comment (2:10)
- Design Review - Part 7 - Closing Out a Review Comment (2:01)
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- Create a Submittal Item (3:52)
- Create a Submittal Package (5:26)
- Assigning a Submittal to an Official Reviewer (2:51)
- Assigning a Submittal Package to the Consultant Reviewer (2:21)
- Reviewing a Submittal Package as the Consultant Reviewer (3:32)
- Finalize the Submittal Review as the Official Reviewer (2:28)
- Submittal Coordinator Completes the Submittal Package (2:44)
- Revising and Resubmit a Submittal (3:05)
Reference guides
- Submittals [PDF - 906 KB]
- Submittal Registry Wizard [PDF - 219 KB]
- Export Import [PDF - 263 KB]
- Submittal Workflow Diagrams [PDF - 486 KB]