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Design Management in Construction - CPD Certified
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CPD approved | Lifetime Access | No Hidden Fees | 10 CPD Points

Summary

Price
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£15 inc VAT (was £19.99)
Offer ends 31 January 2027
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
5 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)
Duration
0.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Free CPD Certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The construction industry in the UK values professionals who can manage design, coordinate teams, and handle project risks. This course will give you skills to improve design quality, ensure proper documentation, and build confidence in managing construction projects. With the right knowledge, you can stand out in construction roles.

In the UK, design managers in construction earn around £20–£35 per hour and about £40,000–£65,000 yearly, depending on experience. Take this step today to grow your career with strong design management skills.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1 Introduction to Design Management in Construction
  • Module 2 Design Coordination and Communication
  • Module 3 Managing Design Deliverables and Documentation
  • Module 4 Risk Management in Design
  • Module 5 Quality Assurance and Design Review

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified
  • Developed by Specialist
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 5 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)

Duration: 0h and 57m

    • 1: Module 1 Introduction to Design Management in Construction 11:20
    • 2: Module 2 Design Coordination and Communication 11:58
    • 3: Module 3 Managing Design Deliverables and Documentation 11:26
    • 4: Module 4 Risk Management in Design 09:32
    • 5: Module 5 Quality Assurance and Design Review 12:25

Description

This course introduces learners to the core principles of Design Management in Construction. It starts with a foundation in design management, exploring how construction design processes are planned and managed. Learners then move into design coordination and communication, where they gain knowledge about working effectively with different teams and stakeholders. The course also covers managing design deliverables and documentation, helping learners understand how to keep records clear and organised throughout projects. Another key area is risk management in design, teaching how to identify and reduce risks that may affect construction outcomes. Finally, learners will explore quality assurance and design review, ensuring that project designs meet high standards before and during construction. Together, these modules provide a full picture of how design management supports successful construction projects.

By completing this course, learners will gain knowledge that supports their role in design management for construction. They will understand how design management forms the foundation of construction projects, and how clear coordination ensures smooth teamwork. Learners will discover how design deliverables and documents are organised, making project records reliable and easy to use. They will also learn how risk management plays a key role in protecting project outcomes and timelines. Alongside this, learners will explore the importance of quality assurance and design review, gaining skills to maintain high design standards. The course brings these elements together, showing learners how strong design management improves efficiency, reduces errors, and supports better results in construction. With these insights, learners will be able to approach construction design management more confidently and apply methods that keep projects on track.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the basics of design management in construction projects.
  • Learn effective design coordination and communication with project teams.
  • Manage design deliverables and documentation throughout construction projects.
  • Identify and manage risks within the design management process.
  • Apply quality assurance practices in design management tasks.
  • Conduct design review to maintain construction design standards.

Who is this course for?

  • People interested in design management in construction projects.
  • Learners who want knowledge of design coordination and communication.
  • Those wanting to understand design deliverables and documentation processes.
  • Learners aiming to explore risk management in design.
  • People wanting skills in quality assurance and design review.

Career path

  • Design Manager
  • Construction Design Coordinator
  • Documentation Controller
  • Risk Management Assistant
  • Quality Assurance Officer
  • Design Review Assistant

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