Course Description
The Construction Project Management Masterclass is designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge and practical tools to manage construction projects from start to finish. This course covers essential aspects of project management within the construction industry, helping you develop leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills crucial for success.
You will explore the complete project lifecycle—right from project initiation and planning, to execution, monitoring, and closure. Special focus will be given to cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and quality control, ensuring you are prepared to handle real-world construction challenges.
What you'll learn in this course
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Understand the fundamentals of construction project management.
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Learn project planning, scheduling (CPM, PERT, Gantt Charts), and resource allocation.
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Master budgeting, cost control, and financial management techniques.
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Gain insights into contract management and legal aspects of construction.
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Develop strategies for risk assessment, safety compliance, and quality assurance.
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Build leadership skills to manage teams, stakeholders, and client relationships.
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Be able to deliver construction projects on time, within budget, and to set quality standards.
Requirements
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Basic understanding of construction works or civil engineering concepts.
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Familiarity with mathematics and project planning is helpful.
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A laptop/PC with internet connection for accessing project management tools/software.
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Ideal for engineers, architects, contractors, or anyone aiming to build a career in construction project management.
Curriculum
- 10 Lessons
- 120 mins.
- Understanding the role and importance of project management in construction
- Key concepts, terminology, and objectives of construction projects
- Differences between traditional and modern project management approaches
- Overview of the construction project lifecycle
- Preparing project plans and defining scope of work
- Work breakdown structure (WBS) for construction projects
- Time management and developing project schedules
- Use of tools like Gantt charts and CPM (Critical Path Method)
- Methods for estimating construction project costs
- Materials, labor, equipment, and overhead budgeting
- Contingency planning and cost control techniques
- Tracking expenses and financial reporting in projects
- Human resource planning and team allocation
- Equipment and material management for efficiency
- Supplier and subcontractor coordination
- Optimizing resource utilization to prevent delays and wastage
- Identifying potential risks in construction projects
- Risk assessment techniques and prioritization
- Mitigation strategies and contingency planning
- Monitoring and controlling risks throughout the project
- Importance of quality in construction projects
- Implementing quality assurance and quality control processes
- Regulatory compliance and building codes
- Inspection, testing, and maintaining construction standards
- Construction site safety principles and policies
- Identifying hazards and implementing preventive measures
- Safety training, PPE usage, and emergency procedures
- Legal requirements and safety audits
- Understanding construction contracts and legal aspects
- Procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors
- Contract negotiation and administration
- Managing disputes and claims in projects
- Tracking project progress against plans
- Performance measurement using KPIs and metrics
- Reporting techniques and communication with stakeholders
- Corrective actions and project adjustments
- Final inspection and project documentation
- Handover process and client satisfaction
- Lessons learned and project evaluation
- Strategies for future project improvements
Your Instructor
Skill Pathshala Team
Advanced Educator
Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
- Duration span 120 mins.
- Lectures0
- LanguageEnglish
- Skill levelMedium
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