10-Week Online Course: Construction Project Management

This is a 10-week course that runs from April 13 – June 21, 2026, and provides a framework for understanding the project manager’s roles, responsibilities, processes, and procedures.

Students will learn about cost and risk control as well as developing and applying policies and procedures. Learning and fully taking in this material will prepare students for all of the other project management construction online courses we offer.

Other topics will include subcontractor management, purchasing and components of a good purchase order. Project start up and close out techniques will be covered too, as these are essential for construction management classes online. 

These courses can be used toward both the Certificate in Project Management and the Certificate in Construction Supervision: Building. This class is 100% online. Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours a week on course work from April 13 - June 21, 2026.

Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation in at least two class discussions. Each quiz will count 5 points, class discussions will count 15 points per module. 

Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week. Class work must be completed before the following Monday. Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance.

Learning Objectives:

• Know the different project delivery systems and how each affects the role of the project management team
• Understand owner feasibility studies, methods of delivery, programming and design
• Know how to manage the flow of project information during the various phases of the project
• Be able to manage various types and sources of risk that are the primary responsibility of the project supervisor
• Understand the role of planning and scheduling in the pre-construction phase of a construction project
• Understand the how and why of estimating
• Be able to manage the mobilization and organization of a project in the field
• Understand the basics of expediting materials, equipment orders, and the inspection and approval processes
• Understand how project financing and insurance plays a role in modern construction management, cash flow, and project cost control
• Understand the typical contracts used in the construction industry
• Understand and recognize the Specifications and the Order of Precedence and its use in risk management
• Be able to coordinate the close out of a construction project
• Determine the best course of action to getting paid
• Be able to apply subcontractor management techniques
• Understand how corporate policies and procedures can affect the management of the project

The course textbook, Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction by Alison Dykstra, AIA, CSI, will be mailed to students after completing registration.

The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.

GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program

GBCA recognizes the importance of continuous learning and career development for all its member companies and their employees. In line with this commitment, we implemented the Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program aims to incentivize and support our members in pursuing further education by offering reimbursement for successfully completed courses.

For more information about eligibility or to apply for this program, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy here.