Certification Course on Project Management for the Built Environment

Modular Course A – Project Management Excellence in the Singapore Built Environment

Build a strong understanding of the Built Environment project lifecycle in Singapore, applying relevant governance frameworks and regulatory requirements from inception to handover. Develop the skills to: 

• Formulate comprehensive project briefs
• Develop effective governance structures to manage project scope
• Compare different contract structures and apply collaborative contracting principles
• Apply risk management frameworks to classify and mitigate risks
• Implement design quality control processes incorporating productivity, sustainability and safety requirements
• Execute construction management practices including Quality Management Systems and Workplace Safety and Health obligations
• Carry out project handover procedures including defects management and post-project review

Modular Course B – Global Project Management: Project Control and Stakeholders Management

Strengthen your ability to manage stakeholders, interfaces, risks and project controls using globally recognised approaches contextualised to the local Built Environment sector. Learn to: 

• Develop effective communication strategies and plans for Built Environment projects, including stakeholder management and governance structures
• Understand how business objectives and performance outcomes drive project scope, and apply tools to evaluate and manage scope
• Manage interfaces across the project lifecycle by identifying key attributes of effective interface management and interventions to address interface risks
• Apply risk classification, prioritisation and management frameworks
• Understand common causes of project claims and dispute resolution processes
• Apply the latest project management techniques and tools used internationally, contextualised to the Built Environment sector
• Explore approaches to managing key challenges such as cost and time overruns, as well as the use of emerging technologies in construction projects

Stronger Professional Recognition Locally and Internationally

The course complements Singapore’s local project management practices with global approaches, helping you broaden your professional capabilities and strengthen your credentials. Successful course participants who meet the respective requirements will receive:

• Accelerated Certified Project Manager (CPM) accreditation from SPM
• Project Management Institute Construction Professional (PMI-CP) certification from PMI

Anchor trainers from both public and private sectors as well as PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ approved trainer. 

Architects, Builders, Consultants, Construction Managers, Contract Managers, Engineers, Procurement Officers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and practitioners who will be involved in managing projects in the built environment.

Participants will be required to meet the following requirements to attain the certification(s) for each modular course.

• Minimum 75% physical attendance
• Completion of online self-learning
• Pass the individual assessment
• Complete the PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ Exam

Dual Certifications

An electronic Certificate in Project Management for the Built Environment and a PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ Certification will be awarded to participants who meet the attendance and assessments requirements. 

Preferably with at least 3 years of working experience in the built environment sector. 

List of Qualifying Certificates Eligible for Exemption from Modular Course A:

• BCA-SPM Certification Course on Project Management for Professionals in the Building and Construction Industry (Course code: 73099)
• BCA SIPM 212: Project Management Body of Knowledge in BE Sector (one of the five stackable short courses under the Specialist Diploma in Integrated Project Management)

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