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Certificate in Construction Project Management

90 hours formal CPD

Online

From £1133 + VAT

This is an online course that you can study in your own time. There are six modules, plus an exam at the end of the course. In each module, you have access to eLearning, reading, case study and a quiz. You also have access to live online consolidation sessions, where a tutor will take you through the module, case study and any tricky elements of learning. Each module is expected to take you one month. You are given one month to complete your exam and a further month to complete any outstanding work. After this time, the course will end, and you will no longer have access to these materials.

Overview

As a project manager, you'll oversee the construction project lifecycle, from start to finish. This involves working with clients on requirements, managing design, procurement, construction, and final handover. Mastering this enhances your skills as a construction professional and project executor.

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Throughout the course, you'll explore each project stage and its key steps. This includes planning, organizing, and controlling construction operations, and managing feasibility studies, design, construction, maintenance, refurbishment, and demolition. The content provides a well-rounded view of construction project management and essential skills.

By completing all modules, you will have demonstrated knowledge of the core elements of construction project management and be able to apply key skills to co-ordinate building projects. The technical content is also aligned with the core competencies under the RICS project management pathway, and so will enhance your ability to become an RICS professional.    

Who is this course for?

  • work in the construction project management sector and are looking to gain core knowledge and skills required in the industry

  • need an in-depth understanding of manage a construction project, but aren’t ready to commit to an APC

  • are studying the APC Project Management pathway and need support with the technical modules on your pathway 

Course Structure

  • Introduction
  • Module 1 – Initiation
  • Module 2 – Pre-construction
  • Module 3 – Procurement
  • Module 4 – Construction Stage
  • Module 5 – Post-Construction/Close-out
  • Module 6 – Soft Skills in Construction Project Management
  • Module 7 – RICS PM Competencies
  • End of program exam

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and develop the client brief
  • Manage the feasibility and strategy stages
  • Establish the project budget and project
  • Identify and manage project risks
  • Advise the selection/appointment of the project team
  • Manage the preparation of design and construction programmes/schedules and Critical Path Method networks
  • Advise on alternative procurement strategies and conduct tender evaluation and contractor selection
  • Control, monitor, and report on project progress and establish communication and management protocols programme

Meet the trainer

Tim Jones FRICS, MBA, B.Sc, MRPSA

Tim Jones has over 30 years senior level experience of building surveying, construction project management, property development, business coaching and climate change in the public, private and voluntary sectors. He has delivered construction projects worth over £500M in a wide range of areas including leisure facilities, housing, museums, theatres, district heating, parks, farms and area based regeneration. Tim is an RICS APC Chairman/Assessor for both Building Surveying and Project Management panels and runs a private practice providing procurement, project management and business planning advice.

Testimonials

“This course has been fabulous. It was exactly what it said on the box, which was not only what I wanted, but needed for my business to advance in the way that I would like it to.”

“Being enrolled onto it has given me the opportunity to find my first job in the UK. I am working as a Project Manager and the reading material, especially the course textbook, is a real asset in which I can find all what I need to understand my job.”

“Concise but informative learning modules and appropriate reading to aide learning. Presented in a user-friendly way.”

“I found the content interesting, and the case study work useful in solidifying my understanding of what I have read. The broad-brush style of the content means that several topics can be looked at. I think this is a good course for someone relatively early on in their housing career.”

“The course is a good tool to help any construction management professional to increase their knowledge and understanding of project management and the construction process.”

“I was very impressed with the fact the course had multiple elements like the e-learning presentation, essential reading documentation, further reading section, the consolidation session which was live. Plus the case studies that we had to do throughout the course presented a challenge that made me understand more the processes. And the quiz at the end of the module helped to see where I need further study.”

Pricing

RICS professionals - Course Date 27th November 2024

£1133 + VAT

Non-RICS professionals - Course Date 27th November 2024

£1530 + VAT

RICS professionals - Course Date 21st January 2025

£1133 + VAT

Non-RICS professionals - Course Date 21st January 2025

£1530 + VAT

RICS professionals - Course Date 3rd April 2025

£1133 + VAT

Non-RICS professionals - Course Date 3rd April 2025

£1530 + VAT

RICS professionals - Course Date 10th June 2025

£1133 + VAT

Non-RICS professionals - Course Date 10th June 2025

£1530 + VAT

RICS professionals - Course Date 19th August 2025

£1133 + VAT

Non-RICS professionals - Course Date 19th August 2025

£1530 + VAT

RICS professionals - Course Date 7th October 2025

£1133 + VAT

Non-RICS professionals - Course Date 7th October 2025

£1530 + VAT

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