Course Title: Fundamentals of Construction Project Management for Civil Engineers
Start Date: January 10, 2026
Duration: 19.5 hours (11 classes, 1.5 hours/class over 11 weeks)
Mode: Hybrid (in-person lectures + online lectures and assignments)
Class Size: 40 participants
Course Equivalent: 1 Credit Hour
Course Fee: Regular: 5000 BDT; Discount: 3000 BDT
Fundamentals of Construction Project Management for Civil Engineers bridges the gap between civil engineering theory and practical project management skills, addressing employer-identified skill shortages in Bangladesh’s $15B construction industry (2024 industry report). Based on the PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition, this micro-credential course equips final-year students and fresh graduates with foundational competencies in project planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will prepare for entry-level roles like project coordinator or assistant project manager, aligning with industry needs for skilled professionals in construction project execution.
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Week |
Class |
Module Title |
Coverage |
Topics and Focus |
Hours |
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1 |
1 |
Introduction to Project Management |
Chapter 1: Introduction |
PM fundamentals; Project vs. program vs. portfolio vs. operations; Project lifecycle; PMI philosophy; PMBOK 6 structure; Construction industry context; Career pathways |
1.5 hrs |
|
2 |
2 |
Project Environment & Organizational Context |
Chapter 2: Project Environment |
Organizational structures (functional, matrix, projectized); Enterprise environmental factors (EEF); Organizational process assets (OPA); Project governance; Construction environment |
1.5 hrs |
|
3 |
3 |
Integration Management (Part 1) |
Chapter 4: Integration Management (Processes 4.1- 4.3) |
Develop Project Charter; Develop Project Management Plan; Direct and Manage Project Work; Construction project charter example |
1.5 hrs |
|
4 |
4 |
Integration Management (Part 2) |
Chapter 4: Integration Management (Processes 4.4- 4.7) |
Manage Project Knowledge; Monitor and Control Project Work; Perform Integrated Change Control; Close Project or Phase |
1.5 hrs |
|
5 |
5 |
Scope Management |
Chapter 5: Scope Management (All 6 processes) |
Plan Scope Management; Collect Requirements; Define Scope; Create WBS; Validate Scope; Control Scope; Activity: WBS development exercise |
1.5 hrs |
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6 |
6 |
Schedule Management (Part 2) |
Chapter 6: Schedule Management (Processes 6.5- 6.6) |
Develop Schedule (Critical Path Method); Control Schedule; Introduction to Primavera P6 and MS Project; Schedule compression techniques |
1.5 hrs |
|
7 |
7 |
Cost Management |
Chapter 7: Cost Management (All 4 processes) |
Plan Cost Management; Estimate Costs; Determine Budget; Control Costs; Earned Value Management (EVM); Cost performance analysis |
1.5 hrs |
|
8 |
8 |
Communications Management |
Chapter 10: Communications Management (All 3 processes) |
Plan Communications Management; Manage Communications; Monitor Communications; Technical report writing; Meeting management; Project documentation |
1.5 hrs |
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9 |
9 |
Risk Management & Agile Project Management |
Chapter 11: Risk Management (All 7 processes) and Introduction to Agile Project Management |
Plan Risk Management; Identify Risks; Perform Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis; Plan Risk Responses; Implement and Monitor Risks; Risk register development |
1.5 hrs |
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10 |
10 |
Procurement & Stakeholder Management |
Chapter 12: Procurement Management; Chapter 13: Stakeholder Management |
Plan Procurement Management; Conduct Procurements; Control Procurements; Identify Stakeholders; Plan, Manage, and Monitor Stakeholder Engagement |
1.5 hrs |
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11 |
11 |
Integration, Review & Career Preparation |
All Chapters - Comprehensive Review and Concept on Agile Project Management |
PM framework integration; Process groups interaction; Construction PM best practices; Career pathways; Professional certifications; Final Q&A and exam preparation |
1.5 hrs |
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