Construction Management Online Diploma

What you will learn

This course covers these key areas in detail, plus much more:

The important phases of a construction management project, including design, pre-construction, procurement, construction and commissioning/completion
The key activities that take place in each phase of a construction project and what success looks like
The key technical skills and personal attributes that you need to become a good construction manager and how to develop a career in the field of construction management
How project management skills can be successfully used within construction
Estimating and bidding for construction work and how to write a successful tender
The importance of health and safety on a construction site, including how to conduct risk assessments, manual handling techniques and dealing with accidents, injuries and hazardous materials
How to choose, purchase and manage your equipment and building materials, including the importance of sustainability and environmentally friendly policies in the construction sector
Implementing appropriate storage and waste management strategies on a construction site
Why training is vital for all workers within construction, the key areas to train workers on and the different methods of training delivery
An understanding of the purchasing process within a construction project, how to implement a stock control process and how to successfully negotiate with suppliers as part of a good purchasing strategy
How to ensure good quality across the different phases of construction management, including quality standards and dealing with site inspections and legal regulations
An overview of different types of employment and worker statutes found in the construction sector, including the use of contractors and subcontractors
Common reasons for disputes and ways to avoid and resolve conflict.
Benefits of taking the course

The first module will provide you with an overarching general introduction to construction management and each subsequent module will focus on two or three specific areas, giving you all of the information and detail that you need to hit the ground running.

The course covers a good range of specific and technical construction detail and also more general management principles with the aim of giving you a broad and all-encompassing knowledge in the field.

Students working towards achieving a certificate in Construction Management will see a variety of benefits. These include the following:

The ability to study from home, or anywhere with a convenient internet connection.
Study at a pace that is comfortable for you. Since there is no time limit for this course, you will complete your studies, regardless of how long it takes you.
You can study training material on any device including computers, tablets, or mobile phones.
The ability to easily manage modules and understand course structure.
Convenient online support available while you train.
The opportunity to access a comprehensive syllabus that will assist you in acquiring the knowledge necessary to fast track you in the process to becoming a construction management.
The opportunity to gain prospects while applying for work or other opportunities in the industry.
A certified and recognised certificate upon successful course completion.
An affordable pricing structure.
Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: An Introduction to Successful Construction Management

What is construction management - its definition, its purpose and its key principles
The key skills and personal attributes that you need to be a Construction Manager
The stages of construction management and why they are important
What successful construction management looks like
Module 2: Construction Projects Development and Organisation

What project management is and how it can support the process of construction management
The five key phases of project management
Types of construction delivery methods
Organising a construction project - Planning
Module 3: Estimating the Construction Work and Investigating the Location for Site Selection

Things to consider when estimating the cost of construction work
How to estimate construction work - methods, pitfalls and adding mark-up
How to write a successful tender for construction work
Important factors when choosing a construction site
Module 4 : Maintaining Site Organisation

The importance of maintaining good site organisation and key legislation, to help you to create a safe and well organised site
The key features of a well organised construction site
Factors to consider when organising a construction site
Documentation and administrative requirements
Module 5: Equipment Planning and Management

The benefits of using construction equipment and the factors to consider when choosing the best types for your construction project
The different types of equipment available
Methods of obtaining construction equipment - purchasing, renting and leasing
What is depreciation and the different methods to measure it
Module 6: Managing Your Materials

What are building materials and why are they important
Naturally occurring building materials
Man-made building materials
Factors to consider when choosing building materials
Module 7: Storage and Waste Management

The importance of appropriate storage within construction and factors to consider when deciding on storage options
Advice for storing different types of construction materials and equipment
What manual handling is and how to mitigate risks associated with it
How to manage waste and how to implement a waste management strategy, to maximise reusing and recycling of materials
Module 8: Purchase Management

A summary of the purchasing process within construction management and reasons why it is important to have a purchasing strategy for maximum benefits
What stock/inventory control is and the factors to consider in its implementation
How to find and choose suppliers as part of the purchasing process
How to successfully negotiate with suppliers
Module 9: Maintaining Quality throughout Construction

Ways to ensure quality in the design and construction phases
The importance of quality assurance and quality control, including the ISO 9000 standards
The importance of site inspections and how to deal with the outcomes of such inspections
Resolving conflict and disputes in construction management
Module 10: Important legal contract information and HR

An overview of different employment statuses, such as employed staff, contractors, subcontractors, agency workers and zero hours contracts
Contractors and subcontractors - advantages and disadvantages of using them and how to work with them in the best possible way
Statutory entitlements and common legal and contractual clauses
Key principles of working with employed staff, agency workers and zero hours contracts