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Short Term Training

Construction Project Management Certificate

Build the skills to lead construction projects from concept to completion. This program covers the planning, budgeting, scheduling, estimating, risk management, and team coordination that define successful construction project delivery. Whether you’re advancing within the industry or launching a new career in construction management, this certificate gives you the tools to lead with confidence.

Next Start Date: September 7th, 2026
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Program Snapshot

CredentialCertificate

Duration35 Weeks with Practicum or 31 Weeks without Practicum

Practicum4-Week Practicum (150 hours)

Schedule20 hours/week, Monday – Friday, daytime and evening classes

DeliveryIn-Class, Online (Synchronous)*, or Combined

Employment Opportunities

Construction Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Development Coordinator
Project Estimator
Site Superintendent
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Why Brighton?

Full Project Lifecycle Management Training
Optional Practicum Placement
Budget, Schedule, Risk & Contract Management Skills
High-Demand Career Pathway in BC’s Construction Market

Skills You’ll Gain

Construction Project ManagementSite Supervision SkillsConstruction Estimating SoftwareProject Scheduling with Microsoft ProjectProject Delivery Methods

I decided to go to Brighton College to start in a new field and make a better career choice for myself. The program was very helpful and educational; the instructors were very knowledgeable. Small class structures and projects based on real-life situations made this experience the best.

– Ram Sharma, Construction Technician
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Program Description

The Construction Project Management Certificate provides students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to manage construction projects across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The program covers all phases of the construction project lifecycle — planning, design coordination, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, quality control, contract administration, and project closeout.

Students develop a strong understanding of project delivery methods, risk management strategies, cost control processes, and the leadership and interpersonal skills required to coordinate diverse teams and stakeholders. The curriculum integrates current industry practices and the practical management tools used by construction project professionals across BC.

The optional practicum gives students direct experience within construction project environments, reinforcing learning through real-world application. Graduates enter the workforce as project managers, project coordinators, and construction managers with general contractors, development companies, property management firms, and construction consultancies.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Use AutoCAD effectively to create working drawings.
  • Use AutoCAD for architectural and engineering drawings.
  • Apply building code and city bylaw standards.
  • Apply construction health and safety regulations.
  • Perform construction quantity and cost estimating.
  • Apply building structural-design knowledge in construction.
  • Read construction contracts and legal documents.
  • Analyze and control construction projects.
  • Create construction schedules.
  • Control the construction cost of labour, materials, and equipment.
  • Maintain and audit construction-project quality.
  • Apply leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Manage and organize projects.
  • Apply project-management skills in construction.
  • Analyze and identify project risks.
  • Identify environmental issues in construction projects.
  • Apply acquired knowledge and skills during the practicum placement, when selected.

Courses

AUT010 | Computer and Mathematic Fundamentals

Fundamentals of computer operation, file management, keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, linear algebra, quadratic equations, trigonometry, and geometry.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.

AUT100 | AutoCAD Fundamentals

Fundamental computer-aided design and drafting skills using AutoCAD, including professional 2D drawings and basic 3D models.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.

AUT140 | Technical Communications

Verbal, written, and presentation skills for architecture, engineering, service, business, and technical environments.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: none.

AUT150 | AutoCAD Advanced

Advanced AutoCAD commands, drawing management, scaled 2D project drawings, layouts, and advanced 3D surface and solid models.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.

CCT100 | Building Code

British Columbia Building Code and city zoning bylaws, including zoning, construction standards, specifications, fire protection, structural standards, and related drawings.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.

CCT140 | Construction Estimating 1

Construction material quantity and cost estimating for buildings and civil infrastructure, including takeoffs, contracts, and tendering processes.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, CCT100.

COS300 | Design Principles and Construction Methods

Structural engineering and building-construction techniques, including loads, standards, components, statics, materials, and wood, steel, and concrete systems.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

CMP100 | Construction Project Control and Scheduling

Construction planning, cost controls, resource scheduling, change orders, project data, and Microsoft Project scheduling.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.

CMP300 | Construction Law and Contracts

Canadian contract and construction law, contract terms and specifications, and practical legal issues examined through real-life cases.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.

BAF400 | Project Management Fundamentals

Project-management procedures, tools, and consistent management methodologies, including completion of a major project.

Duration: 60 hours, 3 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.

CMP200 | Project Management in Construction

Specialized construction-project management through case studies in planning, execution, monitoring, costs, and resource management.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150.

COS100 | Construction Management and Site Processes

Job-site management, project teams, documents, submittals, records, negotiations, labour, safety, subcontracting, quality, scheduling, claims, payments, and closeout.

Duration: 80 hours, 4 weeks.
Prerequisite: AUT100.

BAF440 | Project Management Teamwork & Leadership

Team dynamics, leadership, communication, goal definition, scheduling, peer feedback, conflict management, diversity, and ethical behaviour.

Duration: 40 hours, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite: none.

AUT650 | Portfolio Development

A professional portfolio of engineering and architectural 2D drawings and 3D models, plus interview, résumé, and cover-letter preparation.

Duration: 20 hours, 1 week.
Prerequisite: AUT100, AUT150, CCT100.

WEP150 | Practicum

Students apply program theory and skills in practical situations at a real business and gain relevant field experience.

Duration: 150 hours, 4 weeks.

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or mature student status*
  • Legal eligibility to study in Canada
  • English proficiency requirement from one of following options:
    1. Completion of 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years of if Grade are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages, or
    2. Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, and IQAS), or
    3. Evidence of achievement in a recognized standardized language assessment at an overall level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (academic) or higher: IELTS academic 5.5; TOEFL IBT 46; CAEL 40; CELPIP (Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, Writing 5); DET 95, PTE 43; FCE 160 or “C”; Cambridge Linguaskill B2; LANGUAGECERT Academic B2; MET B2; iTEP Academic 3.5; EIKEN Grade Pre-1. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program, or
    4. Evidence of graduation from language program with a minimum grade/level from a Languages Canada accredited institution with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry (no further testing required) to a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada. The pathway/articulation agreement must be current at the date of enrolment, or
    5. Accuplacer - This option may only apply when:
      • English is the program’s language of instruction, and
      • the applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers, and
      • the applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined in this policy
      • Applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and
      • Applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English* in a country where the English is one of the principal languages, and
      • Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores:
        • Reading: 230, and Writing: 230, and WritePlacer: 4

Refer to Language Proficiency Policy for details.

*Mature Student is defined as an individual who is 19 years of age or older at the start of the program.

*Under no circumstances can these Admission Requirements be waived.

Employment Opportunities

Start Your Career As

  • Construction Technician
  • Site Coordinator
  • Architectural Drafter
  • Construction Estimating Assistant
  • Project Coordinator
  • Site Supervisor

Grow Your Career Into

  • Construction Technologist
  • Site Superintendent
  • Architectural Designer
  • Project Estimator
  • Project Manager
  • Site Manager

Labour Market Snapshot

  • NOC: 70010
  • Annual Earnings *Average: $111,671
  • Job Openings (2025–2035): 9,050
  • Wages (BC): High $75.00/hr
    Median $51.28/hr
    Low $31.00/hr

Data sourced from WorkBC. Occupation information aligned with the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Career-path occupations generally require additional industry experience, employer training, certification, professional registration or further education. Completion of this program does not by itself confer a professional licence or protected occupational designation.