Introduction to Construction Project Management

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2 Units
Online Fixed-Date

Course Description

Become a Project Leader in the Construction Industry

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of project and facility management in the construction industry, emphasizing the alignment of project outcomes with organizational goals and value delivery. Students will gain proficiency in managing projects across various methodologies, tailoring practices to specific contexts, and applying systems thinking to address project complexity and stakeholder coordination. Learners will also examine project delivery methods, life-cycle cost considerations, and the evolving role of facility management in sustaining operational success.

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 an understanding of a project manager's role within the construction industry.

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Course Date Units Price
PMP-X805BD – 016 09 Sep 202527 Oct 2025 2 $679

Introduction to Construction Project Management

09 Sep 202527 Oct 2025
2
$679
Online Fixed-Date
Online
Tammy Good

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What You Will Learn

  • Recognize how construction projects contribute to organizational success by delivering value and aligning with strategic goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of predictive, adaptive, and hybrid project management approaches and apply appropriate principles to plan, execute, control, and tailor projects based on specific contexts
  • Define project goals, scope, budget, and schedule using tools such as Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), and evaluate project delivery methods to optimize outcomes based on project needs.
  • Apply systems thinking to understand the interconnectedness of project activities and broader organizational and environmental impacts to manage complexity and enhance value delivery.
  • Analyze roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, develop communication plans, and establish decision-making processes that support coordination, risk mitigation, and project success.
  • Understand the role of facility management as a professional discipline, recognize the importance of operational and maintenance costs, and identify practices for managing built assets effectively throughout their life cycle.

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?

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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.

Testimonials

This was a well thought out and very informative class. The information was relevant, and the instructor was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the information clearly. I was impressed with the instructors ability to take an in person class and adjust it to online learning and still keep us engaged and excited about attending.

Great instructor, Excellent job with the course.