Foundation Programme in Construction Project Management

Course Introduction

Whether you are new to Construction Project Management or refining existing skills, this foundation-level course gives you a structured path through the subject as it applies to capital projects and programme portfolios, guided by instructors who have worked in the field.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Construction Project Management that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Construction Project Management to realistic scenarios drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Construction Project Management
• 04Communicate Construction Project Management decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Construction Project Management in your own organisation

What You Will Take Away

• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers & Coordinators
• Team Leaders on Project Teams
• PMO Staff
• Engineers Moving into Project Roles

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Where Construction Project Management fits

  How Construction Project Management connects to wider operations in capital projects and programme portfolios, plus the essential vocabulary.

• Day 2
  Working with the standards

  Interpreting and applying the codes and good-practice guidance that govern Construction Project Management.

• Day 3
  Tools and techniques lab

  Guided practice with the tools, checklists and templates used for Construction Project Management.

• Day 4
  Risk, compliance and case review

  Analysis of incidents and cases to see where Construction Project Management succeeds or breaks down.

• Day 5
  Consolidate and plan

  Capstone discussion, action planning and a closing assessment.

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