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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

Civil Engineering skills

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

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)

1: At what level is the course set?

The study is set at an undergraduate level of study.

2: How is the final score calculated?

The final score is calculated by adding the average assignment score (25%) and proctored test (75%).

3: How many learning modules are included in the study?

The Principles of Construction Management certification syllabus consists of eight learning modules in total.

4: Can I access the course offline?

No, students must log in to their Swayam account and access the video lectures from the course material.

5: How will this course benefit industrial companies?

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.