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Diploma Description

Canada’s construction industry faces unprecedented demand for skilled leaders. According to BuildForce Canada’s 2025–2034 “Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward” report, the sector must recruit 380,500 workers by 2034, driven by growth (111,600 positions) and retirements (nearly 271,000). Even with an expected 272,200 new entrants, the industry is projected to face a shortfall of over 108,000 workers—highlighting the urgent need for managers who can lead projects from concept to completion.

This diploma equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to meet that challenge. You will explore the entire construction process, master costing and estimating, and gain expertise in creating detailed construction schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM). You’ll also examine the legal dimensions of the industry, from contract preparation to interpretation, while developing confidence in the human side of management through communication and negotiation training.

The Construction Management and Administration Diploma is delivered fully online, with flexible pathways that allow you to complete certificates in any order. There are no additional registration fees to build toward your diploma, making it easier to achieve your credential at your own pace.

As you build your competencies, some courses in this program may also support your progress toward the Gold Seal Certification or Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Certificate designation.

 

Program Mapping Chart

 

Questions? Please contact our program team: cst@ualberta.ca

 

Who Will Benefit?

This program is designed for a wide range of learners who want to advance their careers in Canada’s growing construction sector.

  • 🗸 Aspiring Construction Professionals starting their careers who want to build a solid foundation in project management, estimating, and contract administration.
  • 🗸 Site Supervisors and Forepersons looking to strengthen their leadership, scheduling, and communication skills to move into management roles.
  • 🗸 Project Coordinators and Junior Managers seeking to deepen their expertise in costing, planning, and the Critical Path Method (CPM) to manage projects more effectively.
  • 🗸 Skilled Tradespeople ready to step into supervisory or administrative positions by gaining confidence in contracts, negotiation, and people management.
  • 🗸 Career Changers and New Entrants to Construction who see opportunity in construction and want to gain the management and administration skills employers are seeking.

 

What You'll Learn
  • 🗸Explore the full scope of the construction process and the project management required to succeed
  • 🗸Understand construction costing and estimating from concept through to completion
  • 🗸Create construction plans and schedules with a focus on the Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • 🗸Examine the legal side of construction, including how to prepare and interpret contracts
  • 🗸Gain confidence in the human side of construction management, including communication and negotiation skills

 

What You'll Earn
Course Digital Badges
Digital Certificate
Diploma Pathway
  • Earn a digital badge for each course, a digital certificate for completing a program, and stack certificates to work toward a diploma.

 

Program Details +
  • It’s designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within 1-1.5 years.
  • You have the flexibility to schedule courses around your availability. Most students complete 1–2 courses per semester.
  • Courses are graded through assessments, which may include quizzes, class participation, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations.
  • It’s a flexible online experience, with courses offered asynchronously and/or synchronously. More info about online delivery formats can be found here.
  • Course materials are shared in ConEd Canvas. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
Funding & Scholarships +
  • Please note that continuing education classes are not eligible for student loans.
  • If you're seeking financial assistance for these courses, please explore the scholarship, bursaries and funding opportunities specifically designated for continuing education students.
Cost +
  • Approximate cost of the full program: $6355 CAD
  • Flexible payment options: register and pay for all courses at once or pay course-by-course as you go.
  • Cours­es are GST-exempt.
  • Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
Stacking Credentials and Transferability +
  • To earn this diploma, students must complete all required certificates in the program pathway. Please visit the program mapping chart for more information.
  • Transfer credit will be reviewed only after program enrollment and submission of a transfer credit request. To learn more about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information.
International Students +
  • International Students are welcome to enroll and pay the same course fees as local students.
  • Proficiency in English and a stable internet connection are needed to participate and succeed in our courses.
  • Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore, this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services.
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