Construction Project Management

Succeed at every step of the construction process – planning, managing, scheduling

Inquiring For
Total Work Experience

STARTS ON

June 26, 2025

DURATION

3 months, online

4-6 hours per week

PROGRAM FEE

US$1,525US$1,357

FOR TEAMS

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Financing Options

Early Registration Benefit
Save 11%

US$1,525

US$1,357

Enroll before May 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM and get upto 11% tuition assistance.

Payment Plans
Pay in 3 installments

First Payment Of

US$542

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For each referral when you invite colleagues to the program.

For Organizations
Team-Based Learning

  • Upskill with a program from a top university

  • Leverage cohort-based learning, for high completion rates

Will Your Employer Sponsor Your Learning?

Many organizations have historically sponsored their employees for our executive education programs. Please check with your employer if they can cover your fee. We can assist you with the necessary documentation and support.

  • Preparing Your Pitch

    If you require company approval, we offer a customizable email template that you can use to show how the program will contribute to your growth.

  • Invoice Requirements

    An invoice will be issued to you after payment. If you require any customization, our advisory team can assist you.

  • Part/Full Sponsorship

    Our advisors are here to support you throughout the reimbursement process, whether your company covers the fee fully or partially.

  • Additional Questions

    Should your employer require specific information to approve your reimbursement, our advisory team is well-equipped to help you.

Why Enroll In The Construction Project Management Program?

With trillions of dollars being invested in megaprojects across the globe and a steady expansion of residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, the construction industry is poised for a bright future and will need well-trained managers to oversee projects to completion. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is an excellent time to invest in your career as a construction project manager. Employment in the field, in the U.S Economy, is expected to grow by 10% through 2028, faster than the average of all other occupations. The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University Executive Education’s online certification course will prepare you to manage schedules, budgets, risks, regulations, and personnel in a construction industry engaged in building the world’s new residences, office buildings, and hospitals, retrofitting existing spaces, and supervising infrastructure megaprojects.

$ 57 Tn

is the estimate of how much the world needs to spend on infrastructure by 2030
Source: MCKINSEY & CO.

$ 103,068

is the average annual salary of a Construction Project Manager in the United States as of 2025.
Source: GLASSDOOR

$ 2.1 Tn

is the expenditures on structures each year in the United States
Source: ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

Who Is This Program For?

This course is designed for professionals working in the construction field who are interested in pursuing a more advanced management role. It will be particularly instructive for mid-career to senior construction professionals, project managers and engineers, especially those working in the construction, real estate, manufacturing, and transport industries. Here are roles well suited to this certification course:

  • Civil Engineer

  • Construction Engineer

  • Construction Manager

  • Lead Engineer

  • Operations Manager

  • Project Administrator

  • Project Developer

  • Project Engineer

  • Project Planner

  • Scheduler

  • Senior Project Manager

  • Senior Site Engineer

Modules

  • Module 1: Construction Industry Overview

  • Module 2: Fundamentals of the Project Development Cycle

  • Module 3: Sustainable Development

  • Module 4: Trends and Risks in Construction Industry

  • Module 5: Planning a Project

  • Module 6: Introduction to Scheduling and Construction Activities

  • Module 7: Critical Path Method

  • Module 8: Activity on Arrow

  • Module 9: PERT and Range Estimation

  • Module 10: Role of Scheduler and Line of Balance

  • Module 11: Trends and Technologies in Scheduling

  • Module 12: Scheduling for Large Programs and Risk Management

Faculty

Columbia Engineering Faculty - DR. IBRAHIM ODEH Image
DR. IBRAHIM ODEH

Senior Lecturer of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia Engineering, Founding Director, Global Leaders in Construction Management

Ibrahim S. Odeh focuses his studies and research on assisting construction firms with strategic management assignments in areas related to strategy and business development; i...

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Certificate

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a verified digital certificate of completion from EMERITUS in collaboration with Columbia Engineering Executive Education.

FAQs

Financing Options

Climb Credit*

We offer financing options with our partner, Climb Credit*. Click here to learn more.

*Applicable for US Residents

Flexible Payment Options For All

Flexible payment options allow you to pay the program fee in installments. Click here to see payment schedule.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 315 840 3227 (US) / +44 203 838 0797 (UK) / +65 3129 4176 (SG)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

Starts On June 26, 2025