CEPT University’s Professional Programs (CPP) has announced the launch of its Professional Certificate Program in Construction Project Management, a six-day intensive on-campus course designed for professionals in architecture, design, planning, and management. Applications are now open for the programme, which is scheduled to run from January 6 to 11, 2025, with technical support from the World Bank. Interested candidates can apply online before December 22, 2024.
Early applicants can benefit from a Rs 12,000 discount if they apply by December 15, 2024. Additionally, women participants and officials working on World Bank-funded projects are eligible for a further discount of Rs 14,000.
The programme is tailored to enhance professional expertise in managing construction projects. It is ideal for civil and construction engineers, structural engineers, architects, site engineers, project managers and professionals in related fields such as real estate and infrastructure development. Upon completion, participants will receive a co-branded certificate from CEPT University and the World Bank.
Highlighting the programme’s objectives, Prof Subhrangsu Goswami, Head of CPP, remarked:
“Our Construction Management programme equips working professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in today’s complex construction industry. By combining rigorous academic training with real-world insights, we aim to empower participants to tackle challenges, optimise resources and deliver successful projects.”
Since 2010, CPP has provided advanced professional training to over 8,000 professionals from 140 cities, offering courses in urban planning, urban transport, water and sanitation, and various disciplines within the built environment. The initiative bridges the gap between academia, practice, policymaking, and implementation through certificate programmes that draw on CEPT University’s expertise and that of industry practitioners.
About CEPT University
CEPT University, established under the CEPT University Act of 2005 by the Gujarat government, has a legacy dating back to 1962 when it was founded as the School of Architecture. The University focuses on understanding, designing, planning, constructing, and managing human habitats, aiming to build thoughtful professionals and generate research to enrich India’s villages, towns, and cities.
The University consists of six faculties: Architecture, Planning, Technology, Design, Management, and the CEPT Foundation Programme. Recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design by the Government of India in December 2023, CEPT has been granted an endowment of Rs 250 crore to fund research and training in India-specific urban planning and design over the next 25 years.
Acknowledged as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), CEPT maintains active collaborations and exchange programmes with leading universities worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the built environment disciplines.
