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Certified Project Manager- Construction and Real Estate.

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Certified Project Manager, Construction & Real Estate, is a distance programme from Newton that gives you tools and methods for leading construction and real estate projects from start to finish. You gain knowledge of project methodology, the construction process, procurement of contracts, sustainable construction and quality assurance. The programme prepares you for certification under PMI and IPMA and suits you if you already work in the industry and want to step into the project manager role. After completing and passing the programme you are awarded a diploma from Newton.

Duration: 3 months
Format: Online
Language: Swedish
Level: Advanced

Time commitment: Part-time at a distance, about 46 of a total of 60 teacher-led hours (roughly one session a week) plus self-study

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About the course.

Has been awarded this diploma by Newton after completing the programme with a passed knowledge test, self-reflection and project work. The programme covers knowledge and skills in project management in construction and real estate, including project methodology, knowledge of the construction process, procurement of contracts, sustainable construction and quality assurance.

Has been awarded this diploma by Newton after completing the programme with a passed knowledge test, self-reflection and project work. The programme covers knowledge and skills in project management in construction and real estate, including project methodology, knowledge of the construction process, procurement of contracts, sustainable construction and quality assurance.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can plan, carry out, lead and follow up construction and real estate projects
  • You can apply established project models and project methodology in practice
  • You can lead both projects and employees in a structured way
  • You understand the different phases of the construction process and the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved
  • You can handle procurement and different forms of contract
  • You gain knowledge of sustainable construction, environmental certification and life cycle analysis (LCA)
  • You can produce and interpret requirement specifications and project documentation
  • You are prepared for certification under PMI and IPMA
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. The construction process

    The different phases of the construction process, regulations and the roles and responsibilities of the different parties.

  2. Project management and project methodology

    Planning, carrying out, leading and following up projects with established project models and tools.

  3. Project finance

    The basics of project finance in construction and real estate projects.

  4. Procurement and forms of contract

    Different ways of procuring contracts and the consequences the choice of contract form has for the project.

  5. Sustainable construction

    Environmental certification systems and life cycle analysis (LCA) for assessing a building's environmental impact.

  6. Requirement specification and documentation

    Producing, interpreting and working with requirement specifications and project documentation.

  7. Diploma project

    Knowledge test, self-reflection and a final project that form the basis for the diploma.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The programme is aimed at you who work in property management, project or construction management in the construction and real estate industry and want to deepen your knowledge of project management, and at you with a financial background in construction/real estate who want to develop leadership and project management skills. Work experience from the construction or real estate sector, or equivalent education, is expected.

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