East Tower Toronto Dominion Centre Certificate in Applied Construction Management
Build Your Future in Construction, On Solid Ground
Canada’s construction sector will need more than 380,500 additional workers by 2034*, but headcount alone won’t close the gap. Projects are more complex to deliver, with tighter budgets and schedules, more regulation, and greater risk. The sector needs more professionals who combine technical know-how with project, financial, and leadership skills. This program is designed for high-potential construction professionals preparing for frontline supervisory and operational leadership roles. You will build practical technical, operational, financial, and leadership skills to lead teams, improve performance, and drive results in a high-pressure environment.
May 29, 2027
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- Hybrid & Online
Certificate in Applied Construction Management
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- Certificate in Applied Construction Management
From Project Delivery to Construction Leadership
Strong technical expertise gets people into the field. Leading projects, teams, and budgets takes a broader skill set. This program helps high-potential construction professionals make that move, from skilled task execution to confident supervisory and management leadership in complex environments.
You will build the capabilities to manage projects, stakeholders, teams, budgets, and organizational priorities at the same time. These are the responsibilities that define the next stage of a construction career. Graduates are prepared for frontline supervisory and operational leadership roles, and for the management roles that follow.
Who is this Program For?
The curriculum is practical, field-oriented, and applied. It pairs hard skills in technical and operational management with soft skills in leadership, teamwork, and communication. Applied projects, simulations, and workplace transfer activities help participants put what they learn to use on the job right away.
For employers, the program is a direct way to close the leadership and capability gap by developing the people they already trust into the leaders their projects need.
*Source: BuildForce Canada
Program Overview
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- Construction landscape and project types
- Site logistics and general workflows
- Construction sequencing
- Reading drawings and specifications
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- Translating project goals into field execution
- Coordination across trades and stakeholders
- Resource forecasting and allocation
- Risk-based contingency planning
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- Short- and long-interval planning
- Construction scheduling fundamentals
- Labour and equipment coordination
- Managing delays and constraints
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- QA/QC fundamentals
- Deficiency management and tolerances
- Rework prevention
- Documentation standards
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- Construction cost categories
- Labour, equipment, and material costing basics
- Reading budgets and cost reports
- Waste, rework, and margin impact
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- Contract administration and obligations
- Variations, claims, and entitlement
- Risk allocation and liability
- Procurement and negotiation
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- Change management processes and procedures
- Governance frameworks and approvals
- Documentation and communication requirements
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- Risk identification and assessment
- Evaluating project impacts and consequences
- Mitigation and response planning
- Monitoring and reporting project risks
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- Root cause analysis
- Prioritization and escalation
- Decision-making and ambiguity
- Corrective action planning
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- Drones, robotics, and autonomous systems
- 3D scanning, reality capture, and digital twins
- Modern methods of construction (MMC)
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- Personal and team productivity
- Scheduling and tracking systems
- QA/QC documentation
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- Working with consultants and owners
- Client communication
- Negotiation and influence
- Managing expectations
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- Transitioning into leadership
- Crew motivation and accountability
- Managing difficult behaviours
- Decision-making under pressure
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- Individual Assignment for Project Change Control
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Winter 2027
Certificate in Applied Construction Management
Course Dates Time Module 1 - Construction & Operations Fundamentals (Online) 2/16/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 2 - Project Management & Planning I (Online) 2/23/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 3 - Workforce Planning and Scheduling (Online) 3/2/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 4 - Quality Control & Construction Standards (Online) 3/9/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 5 - Financial Management I (Online) 3/16/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 6 - Financial Management II (Online) 3/23/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 7 - Contract Management (Online) 3/30/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 8 - Project Change Control: Process & Governance (Online) 4/6/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 9 - Project Change Control: Risk Management (Online) 4/13/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 10 - Project Change Control: Decision Making (Online) 4/20/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 11 - Construction Technology & AI (On-site) (Online) 4/27/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 12 - Construction Technology & AI (Off-site) (Online) 5/4/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 13 - Stakeholder and Client Coordination (Online) 5/11/2027 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Module 14 - Construction Leadership (Hybrid) 5/15/2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Module 15 - Individual Capstone (Hybrid) 5/29/2027 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Risk Management
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Process Improvement
Organizing Teams & Resources
Project Management
Career Prospects
$280B
will be invested over five years under Budget 2025 to build new infrastructure, strengthen community resilience, and support long-term economic growth across Canada.
Source: Department of Finance of Canada
410,000+
job openings are projected in Canada’s construction skilled trades sector by 2033, including 189,000 roles driven by retirements alone.
10.73%
of Canada’s GDP was invested in building construction in 2024, indicating sustained investment across Canada’s construction sector.
Who Will Benefit
Professionals Delivering Construction Projects
Project coordinators, project managers, assistant project managers, project controls professionals, cost controllers, schedulers, and contract administrators who plan, coordinate, and deliver projects and want stronger leadership, stakeholder management, financial, and decision-making capabilities.
Professionals Supporting Construction Planning/Performance
Estimators, planning specialists, quality professionals, project analysts, construction coordinators, document control professionals, and project controls specialists who support estimating, reporting, and operational effectiveness and want broader business, management, and leadership capabilities.
Professionals Preparing for Leadership and Management Roles
Team leads, senior coordinators, technical leads, assistant project managers, emerging managers, and high-potential employees identified through succession planning who are preparing for broader responsibility and want to lead teams, influence stakeholders, manage project complexity, and drive performance.
6 Reasons to Enrol
Built for Today’s Construction Workforce
Develop the practical technical, operational, and leadership skills needed to succeed in a fast-changing construction environment shaped by productivity pressure, risk, and digital transformation.
Improve Coordination and Team Performance
Develop the skills to work more effectively across trades, stakeholders, consultants, and owners while improving collaboration, accountability, and problem-solving.
Learn Through Real Application
Apply concepts directly to construction challenges through a practical, field-oriented learning experience that connects theory to real project situations.
Build Financial and Commercial Awareness
Gain a stronger understanding of cost planning, budgets, contracts, risk, and decision-making so you can contribute more effectively to project and business outcomes.
Learn from Construction Industry Experts
Gain practical insights from experienced construction leaders who bring real-world knowledge, sector perspective, and hands-on expertise to the classroom.
Earn a Credible Credential
Graduate with a recognized Schulich ExecEd credential that signals your readiness to take on greater responsibility in construction leadership and operations.
What You Get
After completing the program, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the top-ranked business school in Canada that employers will recognize. As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
Certificate
Provided upon completing a longer program that may comprise several badges signifying a more extensive skill set.
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