Construction Management

Effectively oversee the planning, design, and execution of a building project with the Construction Management course. This course is endorsed by ABC Awards – a regulated awarding organisation that ensures professional, reputable certification for further education.

In this introductory course, you will receive training on all areas of construction management, from planning and scheduling to management theories, subcontracting and cost estimation. You will also explore the project delivery and production process, project control techniques, and how to schedule construction materials.

Through this formal qualification, you will also develop essential management skills and gain practical, real-world knowledge which you can use to propel your career forward. This course is ideal for those who are new to construction or currently work in the construction industry and want to update their existing skills and knowledge.

Learning Objectives:

• Earn a recognised qualification in Construction Management
• Identify the fundamental stages of a construction project
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the role of a construction manager
• Familiarise with the different elements of the design and construction process
• Know how to accurately estimate the costs of a construction project
• Have an awareness of health and safety regulations in the construction industry
• Develop your understanding of human resource management, supply chain management and construction resource management
• Understand the types of subcontractors in construction and the benefits of subcontracting
• Explore methods of project delivery and current industry trends
• Explore the basic components of a supply chain management system

Who is This Construction Management Course for?

This endorsed Construction Management Diploma is ideal for beginners who want an introduction to this field to develop the essential skills required for project planning, design and construction work. Our online courses are specially designed for distance learning, offering flexible virtual classroom modules that you can study at your own convenience.

Entry Requirement:

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Accreditation

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme.  This means that Course Gate has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 5 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Course Gate to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.   ABC Awards/Certa endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met.  A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.

Certification

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate of achievement from ABC & Certa Awards by paying the accreditation fee of £108. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Certificate of Completion from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, the learners may order the Certificate of Completion from Course Gate (soft copy) by paying only £2. For the Printed hard copy of the certificate, the learners have to pay £9. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Career Path

After completing your online studies, you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of job roles within the field of construction management, including:

• Construction Manager
• Assistant Project Manager
• Development Project Manager
• Building Inspector
• Construction Assistant
• Construction Supervisor
• Project Assistant