Principles of Construction Management
Learn various aspects of construction management such as estimation and contract management with the Principles of Construction Management course by Swayam.
Online
8 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Principles of Construction Management programme is an eight-week core study in civil engineering. Learners will explore construction concepts such as economics, safety, quality management, time management, estimation, and scheduling. The course is set at an undergraduate level of study. Students of civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering will highly benefit from the programme.
Through the Principles of Construction Management certification syllabus, students will touch upon project organisation and safety management topics. Video lectures and study references are given for learners to pick up concepts with ease. With one learning module assigned per week, students also need to submit a weekly assignment.
The course is curated by IIT Kanpur, and Professor Sudhir Misra from the Civil Engineering department mentors the programme. Registering for the final certifying exam requires students to pay a nominal fee. For the Principles of Construction Management certification, learners must score at least the minimum marks specified for the average assignment score (best of six) and proctored final test.
The Highlights
- Eight-week program
- Undergraduate - level curriculum
- NPTEL and IIT Kanpur’s e-verified certificate
- Core training
- Civil engineering-based study
- Final proctored examination
- Payable certificates (e-verifiable)
- Assignments
- Illustrated examples
- Ongoing course
- Online training
- Free learning
Programme Offerings
- Undergraduate level training
- assignments
- Core curriculum
- online learning
- E-certificate
- video lectures
- Final proctored exam
- Eight-week program.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kanpur |
The Principles of Construction Management course by Swayam can be learned free of cost. For the certification, students need to register online for a final proctored examination by paying a nominal fee of Rs. 1000.
Principles of Construction Management course fee structure -
Online course details | Fees |
Learning only | Free |
Learning + Certification | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
It is recommended for learners of the Principles of Construction Management online course to know the basics of construction projects to understand the study better.
Certificate Qualifying Details
Furthermore, an average assignment score >/= 10/25 (best of six) and a proctored examination score >/= 30/75 will help candidates secure the Principles of Construction Management certification. Apart from the above-mentioned conditions, the overall score for students should also exceed 40/100.
What you will learn
The Principles of Construction Management certification course will explore:
- Economics
- Estimation
- Scheduling
- Legal aspects
- Time management
- Contract management
- Quality management
- Project organization
Who it is for
The Principles of Construction Management program targets students pursuing their civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering.
Admission Details
Step 1. Preview the Principles of Construction Management program on the website: Principles of Construction Management - Course (nptel.ac.in)
Step 2. Click the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option as seen at the top of the webpage.
Step 3. Use your existing Swayam account to log in. If not, use a Google/Facebook/Microsoft account to sign in.
Step 4. Add the program to your online cart and commence learning.
Application Details
To learn from the Principles of Construction Management training, students must log in to Swayam’s online portal. Candidates need to enter their mail ID, username, and password to create a new account on Swayam.
The Syllabus
- General overview and project organization
- Estimation of project cost
- Construction Economics
- Planning and scheduling: part-1
- Planning and scheduling: part-2
- Quality management
- Safety Management
- Legal aspects of a construction project
Evaluation process
Candidates must stay updated with NPTEL’s online course portal to receive a notification on the examination. For the Principles of Construction Management certification, students need to register online for the final proctored exam. After choosing the preferred city examination center and time slot (Morning- 9 AM-12 PM/ Afternoon 2 PM-5 PM), they must pay the necessary fee online. Candidates must appear for the test in-person.
Instructors
IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The study is set at an undergraduate level of study.
The final score is calculated by adding the average assignment score (25%) and proctored test (75%).
The Principles of Construction Management certification syllabus consists of eight learning modules in total.
No, students must log in to their Swayam account and access the video lectures from the course material.
The Principles of Construction Management online course can also be taught as an induction study to those involved in consulting, contracting, and other construction fields.