{"id":1333,"date":"2016-05-27T19:13:03","date_gmt":"2016-05-28T02:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/?page_id=1333"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:20:19","slug":"construction-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/extended-learning\/construction-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Management"},"content":{"rendered":"

Conducted in a fully interactive format, participants will\u00a0improve and enhance\u00a0their construction management knowledge and\u00a0managerial\u00a0skills that\u00a0will\u00a0effectively bring the greatest business value to their employers or clients.\u00a0\u00a0Private and public building owners are increasingly relying on their construction managers to deliver positive and successful project outcome. Qualified construction managers are required to possess the right management skill sets in order to lead their consultants and deliver projects on time and within budget. Construction managers and building professionals are in high demand\u00a0right now\u00a0and they are very competitively compensated\u00a0in the booming construction industry.<\/p>\n

This professional construction management certificate program\u00a0is designed\u00a0improve participants\u2019\u00a0understanding of construction management strategies and processes, and to expand their\u00a0management skills\u00a0from the real world perspective.\u00a0Your instructor is a scholarly practitioner with more than 28\u00a0years of practical experience in project and construction management. This program\u00a0is unique because your instructor brings a wealth of management expertise and\u00a0strategic insights that reflect his\u00a0experiences as building\u00a0owner, designer, and\u00a0certified\u00a0construction manager. Participants will be introduced to key management concepts and their applications to solve complex construction problems. The program will provide the participants with valuable\u00a0knowledge,\u00a0practical\u00a0tools, and\u00a0innovative strategies.\u00a0Participants will engage in facilitated discussion group topics focusing on best practices, lessons learned,\u00a0and case studies as part of this active\u00a0learning experience.<\/p>\n

Who Should Attend<\/h2>\n

This course is primarily designed for facility professionals, building owners, project and resident engineers, field superintendents, project controls professionals, designers, construction managers, team members, sustainability professionals, and product vendors. With a focus on the basic management concepts, business strategies, and core competencies, the course is ideal for anyone interested in becoming more knowledgeable and marketable in the booming design and construction industry. Entry level and experienced professionals desiring to improve their skill sets and advance their careers in construction management will benefit from this course.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h3>\n

The course provides an opportunity to meet and network with other peers in the industry. Participants are fully engaged with small group discussions and exercises, \u201creal life\u201d project examples with valuable lessons learned. All required course materials are included as part of the course fee.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You will learn project tools, skills, techniques, and terminology for effective construction management. Utilizing case studies and real-world examples, your instructor will guide you through an interactive process that integrates theory building, knowledge sharing, and best practices.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You Will Learn<\/h3>\n

You will learn project tools, skills, techniques, and terminology for effective construction management. Utilizing case studies and real-world examples, your instructor will guide you through an interactive process that integrates theory building, knowledge sharing, and best practices.<\/p>\n

Completing the Program<\/h3>\n

Certificate of completion will be provided upon successful completion of the course.<\/p>\n

Program Outline<\/h2>\n

Module 1: Introduction to Project\/Construction Management<\/h3>\n