Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) professional certification is designed to equip construction managers with the skills and knowledge required to oversee construction projects successfully. The CCM program covers various modules that focus on the essential aspects of construction management, including project planning, cost control, legal structure, scheduling, procurement, and safety. The program also delves into the history and basic concepts of construction management, providing a comprehensive overview of the industry. The CCM certification program aims to produce construction managers who can plan, execute, and manage construction projects efficiently and effectively.
Certification Program Objectives:
- Understand the history and basic concepts of construction management.
- Develop skills to prepare bid packages and manage contracts and procurement.
- Gain knowledge on project planning, scheduling, funding, and cash flow management.
- Acquire expertise in estimating, cost control, and materials management.
- Learn to manage construction labor and ensure safety on construction sites.
Certifying Examination:
- To be certified as CCM, student should take up a 1.5 hours exam at the designated examination centers.
- The qualifying exam would consist of 50 multiple choice questions, testing core certification modules.
- Professionals with relevant experience and other qualifying criteria may be exempted from the examination.
Modules:
- History, Concepts, and Legal Structure
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Financial Management: Funding, Cash Flow, and Taxes
- Construction Contracts and Procurement
- Estimating, Cost Control, and Materials Management
- Construction Labor and Safety