International Professional Program (IPP) - Certificate in Business Analysis, Intelligence and Analytics Plus Certificate in Construction Management University of Calgary (Continuing Education) - Downtown Campus, Canada

Continuing Education
International Professional Program

Continuing Education International Professional Programs are full-time, professional development certificate programs that provide students with skills sought by employers. International students in these designated programs are eligible to apply for study permits. Upon completion, students can apply for post-graduate work permits that will allow them to work in friendly and beautiful Calgary, or elsewhere in Canada. All International Professional Programs require in-person attendance.

One Year Specialization: Business Analysis, Intelligence and Analytics

The practices of business analysis, intelligence, and analytics enable you to understand, manage and deliver value with data.

While business analytics uses statistical and quantitative tools for explanatory and predictive modeling, business intelligence collects data to find information through questions, reporting, and analytical processes. This program combines leadership training with three complimentary disciplines. This enables you to successfully evaluate performance, identify inadequacies, and implement solutions in an organization.

What you will learn
The focus is on business analysis, business intelligence, and analytics.

• Analytics tools and strategies - Strategic implications of applying the techniques of business analytics to support the decision-making in an organization.
• Technology and programming - Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analysis and solutions to address organization needs.
• Modeling - Construct business analysis and translate the findings to support decision-making.
• Management - Business and management principles to problem-solve organizational challenges.
• Business analysis - Review of enterprise-wide functions and processes.
• Leadership - Deepen your own practice, while developing and fostering a multi-dimensional view of leaders and leadership.

One Year Specialization: Construction Management

Construction management is a vital and expanding field within the global project management landscape.

This program offers a comprehensive pathway into construction management. Over 610 hours, students develop the specialized skills needed to excel in construction-focused industries, while also mastering advanced project management techniques and leadership strategies.

The curriculum emphasizes key construction management areas such as contract law, cost estimation, business management, and communication, ensuring students are equipped to make sound decisions in Canadian and global workplaces. Alongside construction-specific knowledge, students gain expertise in core project management practices, including the process-based approach, performance domains, risk management, and agile methodologies, tailoring project strategies to diverse organizational needs.

Through applied courses and hands-on learning projects, students sharpen their management abilities in real-world construction scenarios, preparing them for dynamic and rewarding roles in the construction and project management sectors.

What you will learn
 

• Construction contract law: Key insights into legal obligations, contract structures, and dispute resolution in construction.
• Project management: Methodologies to problem-solve organizational challenges.
• Cost estimation and control: Techniques for accurate cost estimation, budgeting, and financial management in construction projects.
• Agile methodologies: Principles and practices for creating collaborative, adaptable project teams.
• Risk management: Methods to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within project frameworks.
• Project life cycle: Phases of conceptualization, initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing.