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The global construction industry is expected to reach an estimated $10.5 trillion by 2023, according to a report by Research and Markets. And to keep pace with the current population growth rate, the industry will need to construct approximately 13,000 buildings each day between now and 2050 (RedShift). This type of explosive growth paired with the variable nature of construction projects requires real estate developers, finance professionals, and project managers to have the knowledge and skills to keep projects on time and on budget. The Construction Finance Management course provides a deeper understanding of real estate finance for development projects and investments, with topics including: • Exploring the different aspects of financing a construction project • Predicting and mitigating associated risks while maintaining timely delivery and staying within budget • Estimating project costs, from the conceptual design phase through project completion You will complete the course with a robust understanding of construction finance, budgeting, and cost estimation that can help you ensure the success of your construction projects.

If your career path is headed in the direction of a construction project manager, you need more than technical expertise on the job site. You need advanced skills in planning and scheduling and mastery of the technology that will help you manage them. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is an excellent time to invest in your career as a construction project manager. Employment in the field, in the U.S Economy, is expected to grow by 10% through 2028, faster than the average of all other occupations. The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University Executive Education’s Construction Project Management online certification course will prepare you to manage schedules, budgets, risks, regulations, and personnel in an expanding construction industry involved in building the world’s new residences, office buildings, and hospitals, as well as retrofitting existing spaces, and overseeing infrastructure megaprojects.