Professional Programs for International Students
One Year | In-Canada Classroom
Overview
Are you looking to study in Calgary, Alberta and develop highly sought-after Construction Management skills to manage construction projects? Get work-ready with our Professional Certificate – Construction Management program — one of our new, in-person, classroom-based Non-Credit Professional Certificate Programs for International Students developed to shape your foundational technical and managerial skills for advancement in the Canadian construction industry.
This program will help you develop required skills and competencies to oversee all logistics of an energy-efficient construction project. You’ll gain leading industry knowledge of building science principles, metrics for verifying performance and prevailing rating and verification systems. You’ll learn about residential design and construction principles, methods and technologies for building high-performance homes. You’ll also cover how to analyze costs and prepare precise estimates for various construction projects and gain the knowledge, communication and technical skills to interpret and quantify information in construction contract documents to deliver accurate construction project estimates.
Whether you're a recent hire in the construction industry or aiming for a career in Construction Management, our program will equip you with the technical and managerial skills necessary to professionally manage construction projects. You don't need any prior formal training or experience to benefit from this program.
This program will prepare you for career opportunities in these occupations: Construction Contractor, Construction Estimator, Construction Manager.
Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll receive:
- SAIT Professional Certificate – Construction Management credential
- SAIT micro-credential (SAITMicro) digital badge for each eligible course in the program
Some courses included in the program may be eligible for training credits or professional development units toward industry certifications. Additional education, exams or work experience requirements may apply.
- CNST 027 - Introduction to Construction Management
- SFTY 002 - Construction Safety
- CIVL 002 - Introduction to Contracts
- CNST 029 - Introduction to High Performance Homes
- CPMT 002 - Construction Project Management
- CODE 002 - Building Codes
- CNST 030 - Net Zero and Zero Carbon
- CNST 028 - Reading Plans and Specifications
- CLAW 001 - Canadian Environmental Law
- ESTM 002 - Construction Estimating Fundamentals
- CNST 031 - Introduction to Smart Home Technology
- ESTM 003 - Essentials of Construction Estimating
- CNST 032 - High Performance Design Integration
- CNST 033 - High Performance Construction and Detailing
- PERS 024 - Mental Health for the Trades
This program is available to international applicants, however, program availability may be limited. This program does not meet the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program.
Stay informed about updates to the PGWP eligibility criteria. We recommend visiting the IRCC website for the latest information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at coned.international@sait.ca.
This one-year program is delivered over two consecutive semesters. We offer two intakes (Fall & Winter starts) of this program every year. Courses are scheduled in two different time blocks: 8 am to noon OR 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. A survey will be sent to students that have confirmed their Study Visa is in place, to ask your time preference. Requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: We will make every effort to schedule you in your requested time slot, however, based on capacity and a number of other factors, we are not able to guarantee that your requested time slot will be granted. Check this page regularly for new scheduled dates.
FALL 2024 - Program Full
| SEMESTER 1: | SEPTEMBER 3 to DECEMBER 20, 2024 |
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SEMESTER 2:
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JANUARY 6 to APRIL 26, 2025
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This program is no longer offered to new applicants
| Fee | Fee Description |
Cost (Canadian Dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee |
Application fee For a limited time, the Application fee has been waived. |
$0.00 |
| Term 1 Fees |
Tuition deposit Due 15 business days after receiving an offer letter |
$3,500.00 |
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Term 1 Tuition Due one month prior to start of Term 1* |
$5,680.00 | |
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Student fees Due one month prior to start of Term 1* |
$684.50 | |
| Total for Term 1 | $9,864.50 | |
| Term 2 Fees |
Term 2 Tuition Due three weeks prior to start of Term 2 |
$9,180.00 |
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Student fees Due three weeks prior to start of Term 2 |
$684.50 | |
| Total for Term 2 | $9,864.50 | |
| Program Total | $19,879.00 | |
| Mandatory Student Fees Include | |
|---|---|
| Transit pass fee | $165.00 |
| Student association fee | $146.00 |
| Student technology fee | $105.50 |
| Campus athletic and recreation fee | $103.00 |
| Health plan fee | $86.00 |
| Dental plan fee | $79.00 |
| Total per term | $684.50 |
Note:
- Not included in the above fees: personal laptop, books and supplies, accommodations and any professional association membership or certification exams (if applicable). It is absolutely essential that students bring a laptop with them to use during class.
- The services for which we charge mandatory fees are integral to providing students with an excellent learning experience on SAIT campus. Learn more about fees including Mandatory Fees and Non-refundable Fees.
- Please refer to your Continuing Education Student account for the exact amount you are required to pay.
*For students taking two Professional Certificate programs, you are required to pay the tuition deposit of $3,500 in order to secure your seat in the second program.
APPLY NOW: If you already have a Study Visa, click here to apply directly into this program. Make sure you have read the admission requirements prior to applying so that you have the necessary documents to upload.
Learn more about admission requirements for this program as well as general policies and procedures (regulations) for SAIT Non-Credit Professional Certificate Programs for International Students.
Disclaimer
SAIT reserves the right to limit registration, cancel, postpone or combine courses, alter course content, dates or times and substitute instructors.
If you have any questions about the above information, contact our Continuing Education International Advising team at coned.international@sait.ca.