Construction Project Management Certificate

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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.

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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

Learning Outcomes

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:

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.
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.
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.
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

Graduates of the Project Management Diploma, Advanced Project Management and Technology Diploma, Applied Project Management Certificate, or equivalent,
or have a minimum of one year of construction experience