About the course

This two-year graduate certificate is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to effectively initiate, plan, control and commission construction projects. Students will study the investment appraisal of development projects, planning, scheduling, budgeting and control of construction project, and soft skills related to effective leadership, communication and negotiation. Students will learn to integrate construction methods, building code, and lean construction techniques into their projects. Learning will be enhanced through the use of case studies, group work and field trips. The capstone project will enable students to apply, integrate and synthesize knowledge learned into a real-world project. The co-op or guided career management term will provide students with an opportunity to apply and practice knowledge and skills in preparation for the work environment. This program will 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. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term instead of the Guided Career Management course. A laptop is required for in-class assignments and project work. Graduates are able to lead and function within multidisciplinary teams and will be well-equipped for employment with general contractors, subcontractors, consulting firms, and government agencies involved in capital development and planning. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2024	Cambridge
Winter (January), 2025	Waterloo
Winter (January), 2025	Cambridge
Spring (May), 2025	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2025	Cambridge
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Cambridge
Winter (January), 2026	Waterloo
Spring (May), 2026	Waterloo

　　

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