Online Construction Management Certificate
An industry that offers extraordinary career potential and long-term stability, the role of the construction manager is one of huge rewards. Recent studies have shown that in the region of 200,000 new jobs in the construction industry will be created in Britain alone by 2018. This incredible figure illustrates just how increasingly-relevant the role of the construction manager/supervisor is, along with the potential the sector holds for those with the required skills. On a global basis, demand for professionally-competent construction workers has never been greater. Quite simply, there has never been a better time to consider stepping into this vibrant and dynamic industry sector.
Online construction management certificate, lays the rock-solid foundation upon which to begin building an outstanding life-long career. No prior knowledge or experience is required to get the very most out of this certificate, which introduces every important skill, concept and theoretical teaching required. Over the course of six intensive modules, candidates are gradually guided through contemporary construction industry fundamentals and the role of the construction manager. Course content on this construction management certificate online, outlines a range of construction specifics, including estimating, cost control, budget forecasting, planning and scheduling, people management, resource management and more.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to pursue positions with established construction companies, or go into business for themselves as a private contractor/consultant.
Construction management certificate, is delivered over six in-depth modules:
Module 1 – The Construction Industry
A broad overview of the contemporary construction industry begins the course in module one, which also guides candidates through the duties and responsibilities of construction managers/supervisors. Along with an exploration of critical testing and inspection processes, candidates are guided through a series of key productivity and labour quality teachings.
Module 2 – Project Management and Administration
The second course module focuses primarily on the three most important phases of any construction project - Initiation, Execution and Control. Each phase broken down and explored in-depth, alongside an overview of the project life cycle and a series of important administrative considerations/responsibilities.
Module 3 – Construction Cost Estimating
The importance of accurate estimating of costs is discussed and explored in-depth in Module 3. Course content outlines the way in which a variety of external and internal influences/pressures can affect project budgets and costs, along with how to go about initial estimating processes and subsequent project budgeting.
Module 4 – Site Organization
The logistics of organising and controlling the site itself represents the primary core focus of Module 4. A wide variety of associated considerations and challenges are discussed, including equipment movement and storage, materials handling and storage, accommodation, essential site access and more.
Module 5 – Material Management
A more intensive exploration of professional material management follows in Module 5, which introduces candidates to integrated materials management strategies and associated challenges. Along with effective and efficient approaches to material management, course content outlines how the success and efficiency of building projects in general can be affected by material management practices.
Module 6 – Human Resource Management
Bringing the course to a conclusion, the final module explores the most important resources of all in contemporary construction – human resources. Course content guides candidates through an introduction to key personnel and their respective duties, along with efficient human resource deployment, strategies for enhancing employee retention, ongoing training programs, initial employee induction and the basics of recruitment.
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Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.