There is more to the construction industry than just building, and no one knows that better than us. As such, it’s easy to feel out of your depth when you begin advancing up in the world of construction. This is where taking an online course could help!

There is a wide range of courses available to enrol online that cover a broad spectrum of construction-related roles. Whether you’re looking to build yourself up to a site or project manager, or you’ve decided the financial and contractual aspect is more your speed, you’re bound to find a course that fits.

In this article, we’re going to be going over the key details and learning outcomes for some of our favourite online courses for builders. If you’re new to trade building and want a little more insight, why not check out our knowledge centre where we cover a range of construction-related topics including building regulations, PPE and safety, and more!

Construction Project Management by IT Online Learning

If you’re looking to progress your career to that of a project manager, then it’s likely you will need professional certification.

With this online Construction Project Management course by IT Online Learning, you can work towards a PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner certification in order to help build your career as a Construction Project Manager.

This course focuses on the health and safety responsibilities and how to deal with hazards, such as electricity, fire, chemicals, excavation, and safety inspections.

This 40-hour long course also features:

  • Interest-Free Finance
  • 1-year access to content
  • Self-paced learning
  • No prerequisites

For more details, or to enquire about this course, head over to the‌ Construction Project Manager page on IT Online Learning.

man taking online construction training course

Construction Cost Estimation Diploma by Apex Learning

This course from Apex Learning is designed to help you better your CV and build a career in a variety of sectors, including Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Teaching & Mentoring and more.

The course teaches all the key principles of construction management and how best to calculate the estimated cost for building work. Once you complete the course, you should feel more confident analysing proposed building works and providing a suitable budget. With this diploma, you can become an asset to any development team.

To find out more about this course, head over to Construction Cost Estimation Diploma on the Apex Learning website.

Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) by ASQ Training and Assessments LTD

This Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) accredited course is a great way to gain a better understanding of health and safety duties and responsibilities for junior management in construction work.

The course is full-time over two days and offers both online live classes as well as in-classroom learning in London if preferred. You’ll learn all you need to about relevant legislation and safety practices in the building, construction and civil engineering industries.

For details and help on applying to this course, head to the ASQ Training and Assessments website.