Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management

This short course introduces the basics of construction management.

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How long it takes: 6 months; full time
Level: Other Undergraduate Award Course; University
How you can study: Online or on campus
Taught by: 2 providers; NSW, WA

Is this course right for you?

What the Undergraduate 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 practical, hands on approach to solving problems
good communication skills for working with trades and clients
an eye for detail when checking plans and costs

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Undergraduate Certificate or Bachelor?

The Bachelor of Construction Management is the higher level. This undergraduate certificate is at the other undergraduate award course level.

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Where 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.

Curtin University
Bentley, WA
4.2from 1,745 Google reviews
How you study
Online
(full or part time)
Website for Curtin University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and welcoming
- Support services help students through hard times
What to weigh up
- Enquiries can take a while to answer
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
Fee
$1 in total
(Government-supported place)
Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management.

Construction fundamentals
Introduction to project management
Building industry basics
Construction roles and skills

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 Bachelor of Construction Management?