Construction Project Management
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code3130
- Credential TypeOntario College Graduate Certificate
- SchoolSchool of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- Program TypeGraduate Certificate program
- Program Length1 year/ 3 semesters
- Delivery ModeHybrid
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailsdre@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- Technology Requirements
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Technology Requirements
- Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
- Advising
The Construction Project Management program at Centennial College will focus on the study of the management and technological aspects of residential, industrial, commercial and institutional construction projects as well as engineering and infrastructure construction.
This college management program will integrate a modular design with a principal focus on construction management and an ancillary focus on general project management in a construction environment. As a result, Construction Project Management courses will provide the technical training needed for you to acquire a unique combination of construction and project management skills — in conjunction with the added dimension of protecting the environment and sustainability.
Program Overview
The Construction Project Management program at Centennial College will focus on the study of the management and technological aspects of residential, industrial, commercial and institutional construction projects as well as engineering and infrastructure construction.
This college management program will integrate a modular design with a principal focus on construction management and an ancillary focus on general project management in a construction environment. As a result, Construction Project Management courses will provide the technical training needed for you to acquire a unique combination of construction and project management skills — in conjunction with the added dimension of protecting the environment and sustainability.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- There is a focus on protecting the global environment, energy conservation and international sustainable construction strategies.
- There is also an emphasis on domestic and international sustainability and green building that distinguishes this offering from other Construction Project Management programs.
- The curriculum includes construction management information systems, scheduling, procurement, legal documents and contracts, cost estimation, analysis and construction safety.
- Comparisons of international building codes and construction practices are presented.
- Students also participate in the yearly Bid Competition sponsored by The Construction Institute of Canada
- The Program courses are accredited by the Gold Seal Certification Program of the Canadian Construction Association, this provides graduates with the training credits required, and along with the required post graduate Industry experience, to apply for Gold Seal certification.
- The Program courses are recognized by TARION, administrator for the New Home Warranty Program, and provides for six of the seven education benchmarks require for TARION licensure.
Career Outlook
- Project manager
- Coordinator
- Estimator
- Site manager
- Inspector
Education Pathways
Learning earned at Centennial may qualify graduates of this program for credits at other institutions.
Please visit our Outgoing Educational Pathways for more information on pathways that may be available for your program.
Use the following Education Pathways Checklist as a guide as you explore your options.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Accreditation
The Centennial College Construction Project Management Program courses cover all 11 of the Gold Seal Certification education components, and provide all of the required educational credits.
This enables graduates to apply for Gold Seal Certification while working in and upon completion of the required industry related activities.
Areas of Employment
Areas of EmploymentAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree in any discipline.
Additional Requirements
- English language proficiency
- Transcript and resume review
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $150 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2025.
| Student | Tuition (3 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $6,412.50 | $1,932.59 | $8,345.09 |
| International | $27,381.00 | $2,336.70 | $29,717.70 |
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements
This program is part of the BringIT initiative, which means students taking it will need to be able to consistently access and use a mobile computing device that meets or exceeds the program’s recommended hardware requirements.
Students with Accessibility Needs: If you require accommodations for a documented disability, please consider your adaptive technology needs when you select a device for your program. If you want to access disability services, you can make an appointment with the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services, by calling 437-568-4799, or by email at calcs@centennialcollege.ca.
Want to know more? Check out Frequently Asked Questions for our BringIT Program.
Students from this program will need to have consistent access to the following:
Minimum Recommended Specifications:
- Ideal Specs:
- I7 8th gen or newer
- 16 GB Ram
- 512 GB SSD
- Dedicated Graphics Card
- Minimum Requirements:
- I5 7th gen or newer
- 8 GB Ram
- 256 GB SSD
- Integrated Graphics
Note: Students choosing the minimum requirements will still need to dedicate time in one of the College's onsite computer labs in order to complete certain course work.
Minimum Internet Requirement:
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High-speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) with minimum 50mbps download speed is highly recommended.
ClassAPPs 2.0
Students are invited to use Centennial College’s ClassAPPs 2.0, an all-in-one system that lets you use all of the digital tools you need to complete your college courses from the comfort of your own home, at any time, instead of finding the time to head for a computer lab. Any student can use the ClassAPPs 2.0 system with any modern, HTML5 enabled web browser, like Chrome, Edge or Firefox. Just log in to the service with the same ID and password you use to get into a College PC, and you instantly gain access to cloud-based software, and other learning resources.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
Develop and use strategies to promote continuous professional learning in the construction industry.
Monitor and support workplace health and safety practices and procedures which are compliant with current legislation and regulations.
Assess construction project operations for compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in construction methodology.
Analyze and monitor construction processes to ensure that sustainability practices are implemented in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
Establish and manage relationships among diverse project stakeholders to achieve construction project goals.
Manage the production, storage, retrieval and communication of project-related digital documents according to best practices, to meet construction project deadlines and goals.
Perform a feasibility study to inform decisions in the planning phase of a construction project.
Schedule, manage and evaluate the progression of construction projects by applying the principles, practices and tools of construction project management to complete projects on time and within budget.
Prepare estimates and manage procurement processes to control costs in accordance with best practices in construction project management.
Develop and oversee quality assurance and control processes involved in the completion of construction projects to meet project specifications and industry quality standards.
Analyze and manage project risks to mitigate their impact throughout the construction project lifecycle.
Formulate human resource management strategies to optimize personnel requirements for construction project completion.
Build and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the construction project lifecycle to accomplish construction project goals.
Javier A Lemoine R, Construction Project Management, Graduate, 2016.I would like to acknowledge the good performance of many of the professors of this program, like Prof. Heeny Levy, Prof. Tak Chan, Prof. Mark Thomas and Prof. Paul Young, but in particular I want to acknowledge the performance of Prof. Mohammad Ashour,i who from my personal point of view is excellent not only as a teacher from an academic point of view, but also as a person motivating international students with useful guidance.
I want to also acknowledge the good performance and valuable effort by Prof. Duncan in particular this semester, since he took the time to make up some additional classes to give us extra support in Development and Construction Economics, which was very helpful.
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