Construction Project Management
Offered by Columbia University. Construction Project Management introduces learners to Project Initiation and Planning.
Construction Project Management is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Project Management. It is structured in 10 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 30h 30m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 7.4K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Project Management courses collection, where we compare it against 7 other courses. See all Project Management courses on Coursera.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 30h 30m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (7.4K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Construction Project Management introduces the fundamentals of construction management from the construction industry, the role of project manager, contract types, and project delivery methods. Learners explore technology trends and project planning, including Building Information Modeling and sustainability standards. The course covers lean project delivery, environment health and safety of construction processes, and an international view of construction projects.
This particular course applies that subject through a module list that begins with construction industry overview and project delivery, then moves into lean project delivery and sustainability in the construction industry. Building Information Modeling and technology trends in construction follow, before the role of a construction manager and introduction to project planning complete the sequence. Skills built include construction estimating, project finance, work breakdown structure, project schedules, and lean methodologies.
At the end, a learner can identify project delivery methods, apply lean methodologies to construction processes, evaluate sustainability standards, and use building information modeling for project scheduling. These outcomes are drawn directly from the stated module outcomes and skill list.
Honest limits: the course does not cover advanced contract negotiation or detailed cost control techniques. Learners seeking those topics may prefer the IT Project Management course on Udemy or the Agile Project Management course, also on Coursera, which cover project scheduling and lean methodologies at a comparable beginner level.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- There is no prior knowledge that is needed to take this course.
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
10 modulesThe 10-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 30h 30m.
Module 1 · Course Overview
Module 2 · Construction Industry Overview
Module 3 · Project Delivery
Module 4 · Lean Project Delivery
Module 5 · Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Module 6 · Environment, Health and Safety of Construction Processes
Module 7 · Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction
Module 8 · International View of Construction Projects
Module 9 · Role of a Construction Manager
Module 10 · Introduction to Project Planning
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 7.4K learners on Coursera (checked 8 Nov 2026).
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Compiled by the CoursesGlobal editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 8 November 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Project Management This |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 30h 30m | Most popular — 0 learners | |
| Introduction to Project Management |
Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 9h 33m | Quickest to finish (9h 33m) | View ↗ |
| Agile Project Management |
Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 20h 2m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 15.3K reviews) | View ↗ |
| Engineering Project Management |
Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 1 month | Beginner-friendly · 1 month | View ↗ |
Common questions
How much does Construction Project Management cost?
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Does Construction Project Management come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Construction Project Management take?
Coursera lists it at 30h 30m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Construction Project Management suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Construction Project Management cover?
It is organised into 10 modules, starting with Course Overview and going on to Construction Industry Overview, Project Delivery, Lean Project Delivery, Sustainability in the Construction Industry, among others. The full outline is on this page.