67 Online Construction Preparatory Programs

Be at the forefront of sustainable development by learning to leverage cutting-edge disruptive technology for meaningful, high-performance urban solutions.

Become a leader for sustainable value creation in your organisation. Corporations are under increasing scrutiny for their contributions to society and the environment. Against this backdrop, a business strategy that considers its environmental impact is vital. There is an increased demand for corporate leaders with the ability to drive sustainability and shift the traditional methods of value creation towards the concept of the triple bottom line.

Masterclass in Evaluation for Resilience: Investments in building resilience must be evidence-based and targeted at people in need to ensure no one is left behind. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underlines the importance of high-quality data generated at the national level to track progress toward development goals. This requires strong localized evaluation systems and the COVID-19 pandemic has only highlighted this.

Acquire the essential skills that can prevent injury and save lives in construction work with this free online course in the Diploma in Construction Safety. The growing demand for buildings is driving an increase in the demand for professionals skilled in construction and safety.

Marine warranty surveys play an essential role in reducing the risk of loss or damage in high-value marine construction and transportation projects along with offshore energy installation and operations activities. This popular tutored distance learning course addresses the core competencies of warranty surveying while presenting the knowledge and practical techniques employed in this specialised field.

Become a construction manager or building inspector. The job market is strong for both career paths, especially with the increasing complexity of today's construction projects. Classes offer the most current information available and include project management, estimating, codes, inspection, and construction-related computer applications. The Construction Management program at Edmonds College is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. The program is one of eight similarly accredited associate degree programs in the United States.

Big and small construction projects can either be a failure or a success depending on the management procedures put in place. Several variables come into play during any construction project and this course helps you explore crucial components and best practices necessary to oversee jobs from start to finish. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of construction management procedures and get equipped to lead successful projects.

A Free Online Course On The Basics Of Managing Construction Projects - With Certificate.

The 16-week distance learning Certificate in Heavy Lift provides the key principles involved in Heavy Lift Operations and knowledge of how a heavy lift project works in practice.

This free online course covers health and safety management practices and recommendations for contractors and employers. You will learn how to plan and carry out your work in a way that protects construction workers and the people around a worksite. This online course will teach you how to develop safety plans, accurately assess risks and noise on worksites, and carry out construction and demolition tasks safely and effectively.

Introduction to Construction Materials and Calorimetry course will teach you about characterization techniques and how to investigate material failures in construction. The other part of this course is about calorimetry, which is the process of measuring the amount of heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction. By knowing the change in heat, it can be determined whether or not a reaction is exothermic (releases heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat).

This free online course teaches the principles of structural engineering and construction site safety.

This course takes an in-depth look at the role of traffic marshals on construction sites. Traffic management is important to maintaining health and safety as the presence of heavy machinery and large vehicles creates a need for the efficient direction of traffic. Traffic management in such a busy area faces hazards and safety risks, which we identify in this course. Sign up to train as a traffic marshal or bankman and add a skill to your CV.

The Professional Certificate of Competency in Road Construction offers a comprehensive foundation in the planning, design, and execution of road infrastructure projects. This course blends theoretical principles with practical applications, covering key areas such as preliminary investigations, subgrade evaluation, earthworks, drainage, and pavement materials. Participants will explore the full construction lifecycle, including contract management, safety, equipment use, and quality assurance, ensuring they are equipped to manage time, cost, and risk effectively.

The Certificate in Marine Surveying Fundamentals aims to expand the knowledge of existing and potential marine surveyors in the marine survey industry. Over 12 weeks and 6 modules, this distance learning programme will explore the human element of conducting opening meetings, dealing with obstructive and difficult clients/officers/crew, the safety of surveyors, the extent of authority and professional conduct.

This course in 52896WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing) prepares students to competently test and select construction materials for a range of projects, including bridges, roads, tunnels, and commercial and domestic structures. Students will become familiar with the attributes of conventional and emerging materials.

The specialised online Certificate in Pleasure Vessel Surveying covers all the aspects important to pleasure vessels. Over 12 weeks and 6 core modules, the course will explore regulations, naval architecture, types of pleasure vessels and materials, construction methods, maintenance, preparing a vessel for survey, types of survey and how to conduct a survey.