Introduction to Construction Management

So far, we’ve helped over 20,000 students accelerate their careers in construction management by mastering the fundamentals.

Learn the basics of the construction industry and how to grow your career in it!

The course is:

• Proven – taken by thousands of students with satisfied results. Over 94% of students surveyed believed our construction management courses supported their career progression

• Practical – developed in consultation with industry experts to teach you exactly what you need to know to succeed in the real world

• Fast – we know you are busy, so we developed the course with that in mind and cut out every second of unnecessary information

• Packed with Downloadable Resources – we offer students resources, templates, and downloadable copies of all slides so you never forget what you learned!

• Contains useful templates – we offer useful templates so you can apply the skills in the real world

And we are always improving. We want to hear your feedback and we are committed to helping you on your journey. We will always respond to questions, queries, or feedback suggestions.

We are super excited to have you enroll in Introduction to Construction Management!

Learn about the industry and how to launch your career in it!

The Construction Industry shapes our society. It is responsible for developing the surface of the earth. There are tons of jobs and opportunities in this amazing industry. Our course aims to teach you the basics of the industry and what role you can play in it!

The course is broken down into four sections:

• Section 1 – Introduction and Key Concepts

  • What is construction management?

  • Definition of construction management

  • Why is construction management important?

  • Differences between construction management and project management

  • The construction industry

  • The different types of construction projects

  • Why do construction projects fail

• Section 2 – The Parties Involved in a Construction Project

  • Infrastructure Market

  • The Client

  • The Head-Contractor

  • Professional Services Firms and Consultants

  • Sub-Contractors

  • Relationships Between Parties

• Section 3 – The Lifecycle of a Construction Project

  • How do projects get built?

  • Feasibility and Early Stage Development

  • Procurement

  • Design and Planning

  • Construction

  • Close-Out

• Section 4 – The Contractor

  • Contractors and Why They Exist

  • How do contractors make money?

  • Structure of a contractor

  • Structure of a project team

• Review and conclusion

If you’re ready, let’s get started!