PMI-CP Construction Project Management

By completing this course, you will be able to

• Apply project management methodologies to construction projects 

• Manage project scope throughout the project lifecycle 

• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and timelines, including resource allocation and critical path analysis 

• Estimate and control project costs, including strategies for managing cost overruns and variations in construction projects 

• Mitigate project risks specific to construction projects, such as regulatory compliance, safety hazards, and weather-related delays 

• Know quality management principles and techniques applicable to construction projects, including quality assurance and quality control processes 

• Understand procurement processes, contract types, and legal considerations relevant to construction projects, as well as strategies for managing vendor relationships and contracts effectively.

• Understand the structure and format of the PMI-CP exam 

• Learn practical tips and strategies to answer exam questions successfully 

• Gain guidance on exam application processes and requirements. 

1. Contracts Management

• Manage risks for construction and built environment projects
• Recognise and utilise positive risks to improve outcomes
• Engage stakeholders in the risk process
• Apply appropriate risk classifications
• Identify, evaluate, and manage risks
• Prioritise risks during Front End Planning
• Use risk tools, including the Integrated Project Risk Assessment (IPRA)
• Apply techniques like Monte Carlo simulations and risk registers
• Implement a risk management framework from project start
• Manage claims and use lessons learned to identify claim-prone areas
• Understand the impact of contract types on claims frequency
• Use best practices to prevent claims and disputes
• Determine root causes of claims for better management
• Apply dispute resolution techniques
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, utilising Lean Integrated Project Delivery and IFOA
• Advise on contract structures and delivery methods
• Address communication gaps in capital projects
• Implement the Interface Management process
• Develop strong communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills

2) Stakeholder Engagement 

• Use communication tools to engage stakeholders effectively
• Utilise PMIS for improved communication and decisions
• Incorporate a central communication platform
• Enhance activities with Obeya/Big Room
• Apply Commitment-based Management (CbM) and the Compass tool
• Prevent communication issues and ensure stakeholder engagement
• Develop an effective communication strategy and tailored messaging
• Mitigate communication issues and implement feedback loops
• Overcome resistance with high-impact communication
• Develop action plans to resolve communication gaps
• Recognise the role of culture in stakeholder communication.

3) Strategy and Scope Management

• Manage stakeholders and define project scope
• Implement scope revisions and manage the change order process
• Create a robust change order process
• Use agile processes for efficient scope changes
• Evaluate scope changes as they apply to project outcomes
• Apply tools and techniques for scope management
• Use scope evaluation tools to identify gaps and pivot effectively.

4) Project Governance

• Implement governance models to drive outcomes
• Set up scope governance structures for built environment projects
• Apply methods, tools and techniques for project scope management.

5) PMI-CP™  Exam Tips and Techniques

• Overview of exam structure and format
• Exam application guidance
• Practical tips to successfully answer exam questions.

To be eligible to sit the PMI-CP™ exam, a candidate must first meet the following specific education and professional requirements: 

• Three years of on-the-job experience (within the last 10 years) in construction projects or built environment projects to qualify for the PMI-CP™ certification exam.
• Ensure you have the requisite work experience before you apply.