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The importance of project management skills is often not adequately recognised.  When having to ‘get something done’ you are probably dealing with either an ongoing repetitive ‘production process’, or with a project.  The latter (a project) being any work to be done with identifiable beginning and completion dates.  The above indicates just how much of the work that needs to be done requires project management skills.  This is certainly true for almost all the work being done by numerous role players in the construction industry, hence the need for construction project management skills.

It is important to note that the necessity for project management skills is not a ‘single job’.  It is a skill that has to be acquired by professional role players, construction contractors, the multitude of subcontractors in the industry, public and private sector employees in the built environment, property developers, facilities managers and even financiers of construction projects and infrastructure development projects.

The knowledge base required for successful project management is well defined and structured internationally.  Though this is obviously a great asset to the project management fraternity, a danger lurks in studying the generic international body of knowledge, however, failing to translate it to industry specific knowledge and applications.  The Higher Certificate in Construction Project Management specifically addresses the construction industry, as well as all participants in the built environment.  Generic project management education and training based on the internationally acclaimed body of knowledge (Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)) are offered by many institutions, but the application thereof to a specific industry, thus translating generic theory to practical application, is few and far between.

A career in construction project management is exhilarating; making you part of a process that creates fixed assets in the built environment which will often serve the community and other stakeholders for generations.

For purposes of the CEA Higher Certificate in Construction Project Management, the latter concept is defined as follows:

Construction project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in order to successfully execute a construction project within the state constraints and deliverables required.

Both the public and private sectors are challenged by the management task related to their large investments in the built environment.

The outcome of this qualification is to provide properly qualified people to the built environment industry, who can follow a career path from entry-level, middle management to senior positions in the built environment.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Upfront: R45 950

Instalments: R3900 x 12 months (with a once-off registration fee of R5000)

**FURTHER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR SAPOA MEMBERS**

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dr Spencer Lazarus

• Develop Industry-Specific Project Management Skills: Equip learners with the knowledge and tools to effectively apply project management principles specifically within the construction and built environment sectors.
• Bridge Theory and Practice: Translate the internationally recognized Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) into practical applications tailored to the construction industry.
• Address Sector-Wide Needs: Provide accessible education to professionals, contractors, subcontractors, property developers, facilities managers, and financiers in the built environment who require construction project management expertise.
• Foster Sustainable Asset Creation: Enable learners to contribute to the development of fixed assets that benefit communities and stakeholders over the long term.
• Support Career Advancement: Lay the foundation for career progression from entry-level roles to senior management positions in construction project management.
• Enhance Public and Private Sector Capacity: Prepare learners to meet the project management demands of large-scale investments in the built environment across both public and private sectors.

• Qualified Construction Project Managers: Graduates will acquire the skills and competencies required to successfully manage construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery within scope and budget constraints.
• Industry-Ready Professionals: Learners will be prepared to apply project management tools and techniques specifically to construction projects, bridging generic theory with practical industry-specific applications.
• Enhanced Employability: Graduates will be equipped to pursue diverse roles across the built environment, including positions in project management, contracting, property development, and facilities management.
• Leadership in Built Environment Projects: Students will demonstrate the ability to organize, coordinate, and lead multidisciplinary teams involved in construction projects.
• Contribution to Sustainable Development: Graduates will play a role in creating long-term assets that serve communities and stakeholders effectively.
• Career Pathway Development: Learners will be prepared for a structured career trajectory in construction project management, advancing from entry-level roles to leadership positions.