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Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
This short postgraduate course introduces how construction projects are planned, procured and run.
- How long it takes
- 1 year
- full time
- Level
- Graduate certificate
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how buildings and structures are put together
- a knack for planning and organising project tasks
- confidence with numbers and budgets
- good communication skills for working with trades and clients
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Graduate Certificate or Diploma?
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management is at a higher level than the Diploma of Construction Management.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management.
- Construction project management
- Planning and scheduling
- Cost and procurement
- Construction contracts and law
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Diploma of Construction Management?
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management is at a higher level than the Diploma of Construction Management.
How is it different from Bachelor of Construction Management?
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management is at a lower level than the Bachelor of Construction Management.
How is it different from Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management?
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management is at a higher level than the Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management.