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The Construction Project Management Certificate program prepares graduates to excel as project managers and equips them with advanced skills in performing project management tasks in the construction field. The program provides a comprehensive foundation based on recognized bodies of knowledge, best practices, and emerging industry trends, enabling graduates to lead innovative and effective project management strategies.
Domestic
In-Class
Hybrid
Tuition & Fees
$2,731
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Please budget approximately $400 for textbook costs. Textbook costs may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices. Textbooks are a requirement.
Costs may vary depending on mode of course delivery and are subject to change.
Who Attends
This certificate is designed for professionals who already have foundational project management knowledge and want to specialize in the construction sector. It is well suited for early- to mid-career practitioners who work on or alongside construction, infrastructure, facilities, or capital projects and want practical, industry-specific tools to manage cost, safety, contracts, risk, and project delivery with confidence.
Ideal participants have completed prior post-secondary education in project management or have professional experience managing or supporting construction projects.
Typical students include:
- Project managers or coordinators seeking construction-specific expertise
- Construction supervisors, site leads, or forepersons moving into project leadership roles
- Estimators, planners, schedulers, or cost-control professionals expanding their scope
- Engineers, technologists, and trades professionals transitioning into management
- Graduates of project management diplomas or certificates adding a construction specialization
- Professionals working with contractors, consultants, municipalities, or infrastructure teams
- Individuals preparing for roles that require knowledge of construction planning, procurement, safety, and contract management
Objectives & Outcomes
Program Objectives
Successful graduates of this Certificate should be able to contribute as a project team member in creating, analyzing, evaluating, and carrying out a project management plan in the construction industry. In keeping with the Project Management Book of Knowledge, students will learn a number of project approaches, the specifics of planning for and addressing project risk, project quality, project communication, and project stakeholders within the construction field:
Learning Outcomes
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Plan and Execute Projects: Develop and implement construction project work plans, define project scope and deliverables, allocate resources and staffing, establish project milestones, create budget proposals, and successfully close a variety of construction projects.
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Master Procurement and Contract Management: Gain in-depth knowledge of the procurement life cycle, including contract laws, potential legal issues, methodologies for developing and managing procurement specifications, documents, and contracts, and best practices for vendor selection related to the construction environment.
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Enhance Communication and Reporting: Design effective project communication plans that ensure seamless stakeholder and team collaboration. Leverage a variety of advanced reporting tools, and templates to support communication throughout the construction project life cycle.
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Manage Risk and Change: Create detailed risk profiles and develop strategies to mitigate risks and manage changes in construction project scope. Protect organizational interests by proactively addressing liabilities and minimizing disruptions.
Admission Requirements
- Be a high school graduate or hold a Mature Status Diploma.
- MUST provide High School Transcript or recognized equivalent GED or Mature Grade 12 Diploma.
OR
- Be 18 years of age or older and have completed 90 hours of coursework or more at a recognized post-secondary institution (including UWPACE) with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).
English Language Requirement
Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures. Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.
Courses & Descriptions
Career Opportunities
Graduates combine core project management capability with construction-specific knowledge, positioning them for roles such as:
- Construction Project Coordinator
- Construction Project Manager
- Assistant Construction Manager
- Estimator or Cost Analyst
- Scheduler or Planner
- Site or Field Project Lead
- Procurement or Contract Administrator
- Risk and Controls Officer
- Capital Projects Coordinator
- Facilities or Infrastructure Project Lead
- Project Manager (construction or capital works focus)
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