Construction Project Management

Program description - January 2025

This one-year graduate certificate program will provide 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. A laptop is required for in-class assignments and project work.

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator at cpm@conestogac.on.ca.

Note:

• This program is designed for domestic students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and convention refugees) wishing to pursue studies in the field of construction management.
• Students on an international study permit wishing to pursue studies in construction management should choose Construction Management (program 1378).