Construction Management And Administration Certificate

The construction industry is one of the largest eco­nom­ic dri­ving forces in Alber­ta and Cana­da.

The Uni­ver­si­ty of Alberta’s Con­struc­tion Man­age­ment & Admin­is­tra­tion Cer­tifi­cate explores the plan­ning, tech­ni­cal, finan­cial, and legal aspects of the con­struc­tion busi­ness to allow learn­ers to devel­op and expand their man­age­r­i­al skills and advance their careers.

This pro­gram will be of val­ue to prac­tis­ing con­struc­tion pro­fes­sion­als and those wish­ing to tran­si­tion into the field. 

 Is This Program Right For You? 

If you work in the con­struc­tion indus­try and are seek­ing a com­pet­i­tive edge to fur­ther your career, the Con­struc­tion Man­age­ment & Admin­is­tra­tion Cer­tifi­cate will great­ly increase your abil­i­ty to com­pete and succeed.

 Learning Objectives 

• Apply specialized knowledge and skills for enhanced job performance and career advancement.
• Apply administrative and technical concepts, principles, and practices to the unique requirements and processes found in the construction industry.
• Effectively deliver projects and plans and manage schedules, staff, and budgets.
• Be familiar with the numerous legal aspects of construction, from managing contracts to real estate law and land development regulation.
• Perform cost-planning and budget analysis for building designs. Estimate and control costs, prepare bids, and minimize change orders.
• Manage work with sub-contractors, clients, suppliers, architects, engineers, government agencies, and others.

 What Will I Receive?

Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a Construction Management & Administration Certificate

Cost

The approximate cost of this Certificate is $5360 CAD

• Course Fees range from $595 to $695 CAD
• Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. You do not need to pay the entire program fee at once
• An application fee of $100 is required for admis­sion into the program
• Cours­es are GST-exempt
• Some courses may require additional resources such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details

​​​​​​​Program Details 

• This program is comprised of six core courses and 39 elective hours. Courses range from 21-39 hours in length, for a total of 255 instructional hours
• This program is designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one to three years
• Students have the flexibility to schedule courses around their availability. Typically students complete 1-2 courses per semester based on the course length
• Courses are graded with assessments. This might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, assignments, papers, and presentations
• Courses are offered online synchronously and/or asynchronously. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here 
• Course materials are shared in Eclass. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details

Your Instructors

• Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields.