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PROGRAM FEATURES

  • Starts
    Continuous
  • Mode
    Online
Cost:
$1,050
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Basic Construction Management Professional (BCMP) Certificate Program is a nationally recognized credential offered by the National Association of Construction Professionals (NACP). Delivered fully online, the program provides foundational construction management knowledge aligned with industry standards and terminology. Participants gain practical skills in project coordination, scheduling, budgeting, leadership, and risk management while preparing for the BCMP certification exam. Successful candidates earn the BCMP credential from NACP and a certificate of completion from Petersen Training.

This Program is Perfect For

  • New or aspiring construction managers seeking a recognized industry credential
  • Experienced construction professionals looking to standardize their knowledge and practices
  • Project engineers, superintendents, forepersons, and field leaders transitioning into management roles
  • Construction professionals preparing to pursue the Advanced Construction Management Professional (ACMP) credential
  • Companies seeking to strengthen proposal competitiveness through certified staff

What You Will Learn

Participants will develop foundational competence across core construction management areas, including:

  • Construction management standards and professional terminology
  • Project management principles and construction delivery methods
  • Leadership, supervision, and team management
  • Contracting, bidding, and proposal processes
  • Creating and managing schedules, estimates, and budgets
  • Construction communication and customer relations
  • Resource management and construction administration
  • Quality control, safety practices, and documentation
  • Managing risks, resolving issues, and maintaining project performance

Learners also practice using fundamental construction management tools and prepare systematically for the BCMP certification exam.

Program Details

Registration is open year-round, and because this program offers rolling admission, you may register at any time regardless of the listed date range.
  • Credential: Basic Construction Management Professional (BCMP)
  • Issuing Organization: National Association of Construction Professionals (NACP)
  • Format: 100% online
  • Access Period: Six (6) months of access to electronic course materials
  • Exam:
    • 200 multiple-choice questions
    • 4-hour proctored online exam
    • Passing score: 70%
    • Up to two retakes available within six months (additional fee applies)
  • Outcome:
    • BCMP credential awarded by NACP
    • Certificate of completion issued by Petersen Training
  • Cost: $1,050 per participant
  • Pathway: Required prerequisite for the Advanced Construction Management Professional (ACMP) credential

Participants receive guided support throughout registration, training, exam scheduling, and credentialing to ensure successful completion.


Once you fulfill all certificate program requirements as outlined in the Academic Plan, you may request your certificate.