COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course is designed to equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the planning and management of construction projects. In today's dynamic construction industry, effective project planning is essential for ensuring the successful execution of projects within scope, budget, and schedule while meeting quality, safety, and environmental standards.
This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of advanced construction project planning techniques and methodologies, covering key components that are critical for project success.
We will begin with an introduction to advanced construction project planning, followed by an overview of construction project planning and the importance of utilising advanced planning techniques. You will learn about the key components of effective project planning, including project scope management, time management and scheduling, cost estimation and budgeting, risk management, quality management, procurement and contract management, stakeholder management, health, safety, and environmental considerations, communication and reporting, technology and innovation, and project closeout and evaluation.
In the section on project scope management, you will delve into defining project scope and objectives, scope statement development, scope verification, and control processes. You will understand the critical role of project scope management in ensuring project success and avoiding scope creep.
Time management and scheduling in project management will cover techniques for developing project schedules, including the Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT), resource levelling, and allocation. You will learn the importance of effective time management and scheduling for project delivery.
Cost estimation and budgeting in project management will explore methods for accurate cost estimation, budget development, cost control strategies, and variance analysis. You will understand how cost estimation and budgeting contribute to project success and financial accountability.
Risk management in construction projects will focus on identifying and assessing project risks, risk response planning, and monitoring and controlling project risks. You will learn the benefits of effective risk management in mitigating project uncertainties.
Quality management in construction will cover quality planning, assurance, control processes, and continuous improvement methodologies. You will understand the importance of delivering high-quality construction projects and meeting client expectations.
Procurement and contract management in construction will discuss procurement planning, contract types, administration, supplier selection, and performance management. You will explore the benefits of effective procurement and contract management in project delivery.
Stakeholder management in construction projects will address identifying project stakeholders, stakeholder engagement, communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder satisfaction. You will learn how effective stakeholder management contributes to project success and stakeholder buy-in.
Health, safety, and environmental considerations in construction will cover regulatory compliance, safety planning, implementation, environmental impact assessment, and management. You will understand the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental considerations in construction projects.
Communication and reporting in construction projects will focus on effective communication strategies, project reporting requirements, stakeholder communication plans, and the benefits of effective communication and reporting.
Technology and innovation in construction will explore utilising technology for project planning and management, innovation in construction methods and materials, digital tools for project documentation, and collaboration. You will learn about the benefits of leveraging technology and innovation in construction projects.
Finally, the course will cover project closeout and evaluation, including closing out project activities, lessons learned, post-project evaluation, handover processes, and documentation. You will understand the benefits of effective project closeout and evaluation in capturing lessons learned and improving future project outcomes.
Throughout this course, you will gain practical insights, tools, and strategies to excel in advanced construction project planning and management.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
- Introduction to Advanced Construction Project Planning
- Overview of Construction Project Planning
- Importance of Advanced Planning Techniques
- Key Components of Effective Project Planning
- Project Scope Management
- Defining Project Scope and Objectives
- Scope Statement Development
- Scope Verification and Control Processes
- Importance of Project Scope Management
- Time Management and Scheduling in Project Management
- Techniques for Developing Project Schedules
- Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT)
- Resource Levelling and Allocation
- Importance of Time Management and Scheduling
- Cost Estimation and Budgeting in Project Management
- Methods for Accurate Cost Estimation
- Budget Development and Management
- Cost Control Strategies and Variance Analysis
- Importance of Cost Estimation and Budgeting
- Risk Management in Construction Projects
- Identifying and Assessing Project Risks
- Risk Response Planning
- Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks
- Benefits of Effective Risk Management
- Quality Management in Construction
- Quality Planning and Assurance
- Quality Control Processes
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- Benefits of Effective Quality Management
- Procurement and Contract Management in Construction
- Procurement Planning and Strategies
- Contract Types and Administration
- Supplier Selection and Performance Management
- Benefits of Effective Procurement and Contract Management
- Stakeholder Management in Construction Projects
- Identifying Project Stakeholders
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Benefits of Effective Stakeholder Management
- Health, Safety, and Environmental Considerations in Construction
- Regulatory Compliance in Construction Projects
- Safety Planning and Implementation
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
- Benefits of Effective HSE Considerations
- Communication and Reporting in Construction Projects
- Effective Communication Strategies
- Project Reporting Requirements
- Stakeholder Communication Plans
- Benefits of Effective Communication and Reporting
- Technology and Innovation in Construction
- Utilising Technology for Project Planning and Management
- Innovation in Construction Methods and Materials
- Digital Tools for Project Documentation and Collaboration
- Benefits of Technology and Innovation in Construction
- Project Closeout and Evaluation in Construction
- Closing Out Project Activities
- Lessons Learned and Post-Project Evaluation
- Handover Processes and Documentation
- Benefits of Project Closeout and Evaluation
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
Purchase and download course content.
ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.