Construction Project Management

Conestoga’s one-year graduate certificate program provides specialized and practical training in construction project management for graduates of diploma and degree programs in construction-related fields. In addition to core skills in contract administration, quality management, bidding and estimating, project planning, scheduling and risk management, students will gain knowledge in softer skills related to leadership, communication and negotiation. Learning will be enhanced through the use of case studies, group work and the submission of a final comprehensive project.

This program will also prepare students to take various professional certification exams with main focus on CAPM (Certified Associate Project Manager), PMP (Project Management Professional), PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor designation) and Gold Seal certification.

Admission Requirements

• A three-year advanced diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in a construction-related field (e.g., architectural technology, construction engineering technology, civil engineering technology, civil engineering, environmental engineering, architectural studies) or
• A three-year advanced diploma or a degree in another discipline with a minimum of two years of experience in construction-related work.

What You’ll Learn

• Construction risk management.
• Construction planning and scheduling.
• Procurement and contract administration.
• Cost estimating and bidding procedures.
• Applied environmental law and construction safety.
• Leadership in project management.