Construction Management Certification Course Online by VDCI - Course + Reviews

Summary

At 330 hours, this is VDCI's most complete construction management track, running from industry fundamentals through the workflows used on current jobsites. Coursework covers project planning, scheduling, estimating, materials, safety, site logistics, and bidding, with hands-on work in Smartsheet for scheduling, Bluebeam Revu for digital takeoffs, Procore for project management, and Autodesk Forma for cloud-based coordination.

The program also covers contract administration, document control, OSHA fundamentals, AI workflows for AEC teams, and communication and leadership skills. It includes the Procore Student Certification and Bluebeam Certified Professional exams and six months of software access. Several modules are listed as coming soon, so prospective students should confirm the current course list with VDCI before enrolling.

Who this course is for

People entering construction management and field staff moving into management roles, plus professionals strengthening project coordination, estimating, or scheduling skills.

Certifications covered by this course

No certifications are covered by this course.

Topics included

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Curriculum

What you'll learn

Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, applying the critical path method, work breakdown structures, and lookahead planning to keep projects on track
Develop accurate cost estimates and competitive bids by performing quantity takeoffs, analyzing labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs, and evaluating risk and contingencies
Apply industry-standard software including Smartsheet for scheduling, Bluebeam Revu for digital takeoffs, Procore for project management, and Autodesk Forma for cloud-based site analysis and coordination
Interpret architectural, structural, and MEP construction documents to extract cost data, coordinate trades, and verify field accuracy across residential and commercial projects
Administer contracts, manage submittals, RFIs, and document control, and select appropriate project delivery systems, payment structures, and procurement options for different project types
Build comprehensive site logistics, safety, and quality plans that address jobsite circulation, OSHA requirements, hazard analysis, stormwater management, and PPE protocols
Leverage AI-powered workflows and automation tools to streamline bidding, proposal writing, schedule analysis, field reporting, and project closeout reporting across the construction lifecycle
Lead teams effectively through clear communication, conflict resolution, ethical decision-making, and collaborative leadership practices essential to managing crews, stakeholders, and clients on the modern jobsite