PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™| Construction Scope and Change Order Management Course

PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™| Construction Scope and Change Order Management Course

With the growing complexity of today’s large engineering and construction projects, effective scope and change order management is critical to reducing waste, disputes and financial loss.

According to a recent global PMI survey, over 70% of project professionals in the construction industry experience scope creep, resulting in project delays and cost overruns. Lead the change with PMI’s Scope and Change Order Management course.

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.

PMI Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™

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.

What You’ll Learn

Apply best practices in scope development and management to reduce downstream change orders, implement a standardized process for effective project change management, and understand the technologies that support scope and change order management.

Modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Scope and Change Order Management

• Module 2: Business Objectives and Performance Outcomes to Drive Scope

• Module 3: Setting the Project Up with A Clear Scope

• Module 4: Scope Evaluation Tools

• Module 5: Scope Management and Governance

• Module 6: Put in Place an Effective Change Order Process

• Module 7: Technology Supporting Scope Management and Change Orders

• Module 8: Conclusion

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.”