Construction Project Planning and Documentation

Course Available
2 Units
Online Fixed-Date

Course Description

Master Resource and Communications Management

This course provides a comprehensive overview of construction project management, equipping students with essential skills and knowledge to excel in the construction industry. Through hands-on learning and real-world applications, students will explore key aspects of project planning, documentation, and communication tools to ensure successful project outcomes.  By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of site evaluation and selection, regulatory and environmental considerations, contractor responsibilities, and project scheduling techniques. Students will master submittal processing, contract modifications, and payment procedures while gaining expertise in field office operations, record-keeping, and compliance.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This continuing education course is intended for those who seek to an understanding of a project manager's role within the construction industry.

Course Materials: 

Prerequisites:

  • PMP-X804F  Project Management Fundamentals
  • PMP-X805BD Introduction to Construction Project Management
  • PMP-X806BD Construction Contract Administration

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
PMP-X807BD – 012 21 Jan 202510 Mar 2025 2 $679

Resource, Communications, Risk, and Procurement Management

21 Jan 202510 Mar 2025
2
$679
Online Fixed-Date
Online
Tammy Good

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, to review important course details. Meeting information and additional resources will be shared within USD’s Learning Management System two days prior to the course start date.

PMP-X807BD – 013 27 May 202514 Jul 2025 2 $679

Resource, Communications, Risk, and Procurement Management

27 May 202514 Jul 2025
2
$679
Online Fixed-Date
Online
Tammy Good

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, to review important course details. Meeting information and additional resources will be shared within USD’s Learning Management System two days prior to the course start date.

What You Will Learn

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of construction management tools and communication strategies to ensure successful project planning, execution, and outcomes
  • Explore and apply effective documentation practices to manage, track, and enhance construction activities throughout the project lifecycle
  • Analyze site evaluation and selection processes, incorporating regulatory, environmental, and logistical factors to determine project feasibility and optimize facility programming
  • Demonstrate proficiency in managing submittals, contract modifications, and documentation processes while ensuring continuous feedback loops for quality improvement
  • Analyze contractor responsibilities, scheduling techniques, payment processes, and compliance requirements to optimize project administration and financial management

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Online Fixed-Date

Online Fixed-Date: Online fixed-date courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that enables you to collaborate with your instructor and other students in a shared, online learning environment. These courses have fixed start and finish dates, but as an online student you will have 24/7 online access to your classroom assignments, syllabus and course resources. Our online fixed-date courses allow you to work on your assignments anytime, although you are required to complete the assignments by specific dates.

How is the learning structured? In an online fixed-date course, you and your classmates will proceed through the curriculum together, collaborating in a shared learning experience. Each online fixed-date course is asynchronous, meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime, although required to complete the assignments by specific dates. The course is designed with learning modules where all of the content is grouped into weekly assignments. Each module covers one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:

  • Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
  • Assignments with due dates (which may include: written assignments, journal entries, research, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
  • Discussion forum where you answer prompts from the instructor and interact with your classmates.
  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
  • Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.