Michigan Engineering Professional Education Launches the Construction Project Management Program in Collaboration with Emeritus

This four-week live online program is designed to provide construction professionals with the tools and skills to deliver successful construction projects.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan Engineering Professional Education announces the launch of its four-week Construction Project Management: Planning, Execution, and Risk Mitigation program. This live online program equips construction professionals with the tools, techniques, and strategies needed to plan, execute, and successfully deliver modern construction projects. Launched in collaboration with Emeritus, a global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, enrollments are now open for a June 2025 start.

As construction projects grow more complex, the demand for skilled managers who can accommodate tight schedules and mitigate risks continues to rise. This program offers a structured learning journey through a blend of weekly office hours, a live online session, practical exercises, and industry-used templates and tools.

Participants will gain a strong foundation in modern construction management, including project evaluation and execution, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and technology integration for enhanced efficiency. Led by expert University of Michigan instructors, the program enables participants to explore how budgets, timelines, resources, and risks are managed while navigating today's construction challenges.

During live sessions, participants will interact with the program instructors and global peers. Upon completion of the program, they will receive a verified certificate of completion from Michigan Engineering Professional Education.

"The multifaceted challenges of modern construction projects require proactive and adept leadership. The Construction Project Management program equips professionals with immediately applicable skills and knowledge to confidently tackle complexities, leverage innovation, and achieve excellence in construction," said Vineet R. Kamat, John L. Tishman Family Professor of Construction Management and Sustainability and the professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Michigan.

This live online program is ideal for project managers, site supervisors, and team leads looking to upskill and enhance their ability to manage complex projects, transition into construction management positions, and collaborate with and lead multidisciplinary teams across the project life cycle. They can include engineers, architects or designers, real estate developers, general contractors, entrepreneurs, and project management consultants.

"The Construction Project Management program equips construction professionals with essential tools to manage project schedules, budgets, and risks while also integrating digital technologies and sustainable practices into project workflows," says Mike Malefakis, president of university partnerships at Emeritus. "Our collaboration with Michigan Engineering Professional Education underscores our unwavering commitment to helping construction managers and professionals successfully deliver construction projects while integrating sustainability, leveraging technology, and mitigating risks."

The program starts in June 2025. For more information and to apply, please visit the program home page here.

About the University of Michigan

Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan is a premier public research institution recognized for academic excellence and transformative research. With a strong alumni network and interdisciplinary collaboration, the University of Michigan remains one of the top-ranked public universities in the United States. For more information, visit https://umich.edu.

About Michigan Engineering Professional Education

Michigan Engineering Professional Education offers high-quality courses, programs, and custom training designed to meet the needs of both individual learners and businesses. Taught by leading Michigan Engineering instructors and industry experts, our portfolio provides in-demand technical skills and leadership training for professionals worldwide.

With online, in-person, and remote-live options, Michigan Engineering's programs meet professionals where they are. Whether you are looking to expand your skills or a company investing in employee training, Michigan Engineering's professional and custom education delivers the expertise, flexibility, and world-class instruction to achieve your goals.

For more information, visit ope.engin.umich.edu.

About Emeritus

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India, and China. Emeritus' short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies, and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors, and coaches has educated more than 350,000 individuals across more than 80 countries. For more information, please visit https://emeritus.org.

SOURCE Emeritus