PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™| Construction Contract and Risk Management Course

PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™| Construction Contract and Risk Management Course

No matter the size or complexity, all projects in the built environment carry a certain amount of risk. So, effective risk management is key to their success.

PMI’s comprehensive self-paced format includes directed multimedia content, a guided review of Exam Content Outline (ECO) references, and structured independent study activities, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while building a deep understanding of the material.

This course is one of four foundational courses required as part of the PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification.

Upon completion, you will earn 14 PDUs and a certificate of completion.

PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™

What you’ll learn

Master contract and risk management skills: identify key clauses in built environment contracts, reduce claims with an effective risk management framework, and use the Integrated Project Risk Assessment (IPRA) tool for improved built projects.

Modules:

• Module 1: Introduction

• Module 2: Contract Lifecycle

• Module 3: Contract and Delivery Method Strategies

• Module 4: Risk Classification and Prioritization in Built Environment Projects

• Module 5: Risk Management Framework and Process

• Module 6: Risk Management Tools and Techniques

• Module 7: Common Causes of Claims

• Module 8: Methods to Prevent and Reduce Claims and Disputes

• Module 9: Claims Pursuance and Dispute Resolution Process

PDU Breakdown:

Business acumen  4.5       Ways of working 4.75        Power skills 4.75

Who Benefits from PMI-CP™?

Experienced Construction Project Managers

• Profile: Project managers, construction managers, and program managers currently leading construction projects
• Career Stage: Mid to senior level with 5+ years of construction project experience
• Pain Points: Traditional PM methods insufficient for construction’s unique challenges; need to manage complex interfaces, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams; pressure to deliver projects on time and budget in an industry where 72% experience delays
• Value Proposition: “Validate your construction expertise with industry-recognized methodologies that reduce project delays, prevent cost overruns, and position you as a specialist in the world’s largest industry.”

Engineers and Technical Professionals Transitioning to Leadership

• Profile: Civil engineers, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and architects moving into project management roles
• Career Stage: Technical specialists with 3-7 years of experience ready for project leadership
• Pain Points: Strong technical knowledge but limited formal project management training; struggle to manage stakeholders, contracts, and project governance; difficulty communicating across disciplines
• Value Proposition: “Bridge your technical expertise with proven construction project management frameworks to lead complex projects effectively and advance your career.”

Construction Consultants and Owner Representatives

• Profile: Owner representatives, project controls specialists, construction consultants, and advisors
• Career Stage: Mid to senior level professionals advising on construction projects
• Pain Points: Need credibility when advising diverse clients; clients demanding specialized construction expertise; difficulty establishing standardized approaches across multiple projects
• Value Proposition: “Differentiate your practice with the construction industry’s internationally recognized certification and demonstrate mastery of specialized construction delivery methods.”

Career Changers Entering Construction

• Profile: PMP® holders and project managers from other industries (IT, manufacturing, energy) transitioning to construction
• Career Stage: Experienced project managers at any level seeking construction specialization
• Pain Points: General PM knowledge doesn’t address construction-specific challenges like contract types, delivery methods, interface management, and claims; need to quickly build construction credibility
• Value Proposition: “Apply your project management foundation to construction’s unique context with specialized training in contracts, interfaces, and construction-specific methodologies—no prior construction experience required.”