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Demonstrating competence also requires the appropriate skills, experience and behaviours for your role." } } ] } ] } Managing Projects In The Built Environment Develop the built environment-specific knowledge needed to manage safer, compliant and more accountable projects. Managing Projects in the Built Environment is an APM Endorsed live online construction project management course for experienced project and programme managers working across construction, building services and the wider built environment. Developed by BESA in partnership with project management training specialists Provek, the programme responds to the Building Safety Act 2022 and rising expectations around competence, governance and accountability. It focuses on the specialist areas that may be only partly covered, or absent, from traditional project management qualifications. The course is mapped to the built environment-specific content of the Competence Framework for Project Managers in the Built Environment in England. It covers building safety, risk assurance, procurement, information management, stakeholder engagement and sustainability throughout the project lifecycle. DeliveryLive online classroom DurationTwo consecutive days Total qualification time20 hours Assessment90-minute online examination RecognitionAPM Endorsed Before You Enrol: Check This Course Is Right for You Existing project management experience is required. You do not have to hold the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or another formal project management qualification. However, a qualification such as the APM PMQ is strongly beneficial because this course does not teach core project management principles. It builds on existing knowledge and experience by concentrating on the additional requirements of managing projects in the built environment. Who Should Attend? This course is designed for experienced professionals responsible for managing or leading projects within the built environment, including: Project managers Programme managers Senior project leads Construction project managers Building services project managers Client-side project managers Professionals responsible for project delivery across the built environment What Will This Course Help You Do? By completing the programme, you will be able to: Understand the legal and regulatory context governing building safety. Apply appropriate governance, assurance and escalation processes. Recognise, manage and escalate life-safety-critical risks. Make informed procurement and commercial decisions that support safer outcomes. Apply Golden Thread principles and information governance practices. Use knowledge of design and construction processes to support coordination and assurance. Engage effectively with residents, occupants and other stakeholders. Consider sustainability alongside safety, quality, cost and programme delivery. What Makes This Course Different? This is not a general introduction to project management. It complements established qualifications such as the APM PMQ by concentrating on the built environment-specific knowledge and responsibilities created or reinforced by building safety reform. Successful completion can help you evidence relevant knowledge as part of your wider professional development and demonstration of competence. A qualification alone does not replace the experience, skills and behaviours required to perform a role competently. Course Content 1. Built Environment Legal and Regulatory Context Explore the Building Safety Act 2022, dutyholder interfaces, higher-risk buildings, gateways and the project manager's role in governance, leadership and escalation. 2. Building Safety Risk Assurance Understand the distinction between building safety and occupational health and safety, including safety case concepts, risk governance and assurance processes. 3. Procurement and Commercial Decision-Making for Safety Learn how procurement strategies, commercial decisions, warranties, insurance arrangements and defect management can influence safety outcomes. 4. Information Management and the Golden Thread Develop your understanding of Golden Thread principles, safety-critical information and the project manager's role in information governance. 5. Design and Construction Process Literacy Build awareness of design stages, construction sequencing, fire safety concepts and inclusive design principles to support informed coordination and assurance. 6. Stakeholders, Residents and Occupied Buildings Gain practical insight into resident engagement, communicating safety risks and working effectively within occupied buildings. 7. Sustainability in the Built Environment Understand how sustainability interacts with safety, quality, cost and programme outcomes throughout the project lifecycle. Course Format and Preparation Live learning: Two consecutive days delivered online through a virtual classroom. Guided learning: 14 hours. Pre-course study: Allow approximately four to five hours to familiarise yourself with the Competence Framework for Project Managers in the Built Environment and the Building Safety Act. The framework will be provided after enrolment. Total qualification time: 20 hours, including preparation and assessment. Assessment and Certification The course concludes with a 90-minute online examination containing 56 questions. These include multiple-choice, complex multiple-choice and assertion-reason questions. A score of 70% is required to pass. Certification is awarded following successful completion of the programme and assessment. Important: Online Assessment Requirements The examination is remotely proctored. Before registering for the assessment, you will need: A valid passport or driving licence for identity verification. A PC or laptop with a working camera and reliable internet connection. A private, quiet room where you will not be interrupted. Identity verification can take between four and eight hours to confirm, so complete it well before you plan to sit the examination. Read the proctoring requirements or view the online assessment onboarding guidance. Available Online Course Dates You will select your preferred date after enrolling. The assessment must be completed within seven days of your live Zoom sessions ending, before your enrolment expires. 2026 Monday 14 to Tuesday 15 September Wednesday 7 to Thursday 8 October Monday 9 to Tuesday 10 November Monday 7 to Tuesday 8 December 2027: Booking Available Soon Monday 25 to Tuesday 26 January Monday 22 to Tuesday 23 February Monday 22 to Tuesday 23 March Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 April Monday 24 to Tuesday 25 May Monday 21 to Tuesday 22 June What Pilot Learners Said “The knowledge you gain will help you become a better project manager and give you a greater understanding of your responsibilities within the built environment.” Rhodri JonesProject Manager, F P Hurley & Sons “It gave me the tools I need to build on the processes and governance responsibilities of a project manager.” Steve MeadsProject Manager, Aether Compliance Ltd “It covers the key and critical information that any project manager needs to know and understand.” Matt AshbyDivisional Manager, Derry Building Services Benefits for Employers This programme can help organisations: Strengthen project management knowledge across construction and building services teams. Improve understanding of building safety responsibilities, governance and assurance. Build confidence in safety-critical, procurement and commercial decision-making. Support structured professional development and the wider demonstration of competence. Prepare project teams for evolving client, regulatory and compliance expectations. Course Fees BESA Members £995 + VAT The BESA member discount is applied automatically at checkout. Non-Members £1,295 + VAT Discounts are available for multiple bookings. Contact BESA Academy for more information. Frequently Asked Questions Do I Need An APM PMQ To Take This Course? No. You do not have to hold the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or another formal project management qualification prior to undertaking this course. However, a qualification such as the APM PMQ is strongly beneficial because this course does not teach core project management principles. Is This An Introductory Project Management Course? No. It is a specialist professional development programme for experienced project professionals. The course concentrates on built environment-specific responsibilities, including building safety, risk assurance, procurement, the Golden Thread, stakeholder engagement and sustainability. Is The Course Self-Paced? No. The main programme is delivered as a live online classroom over two consecutive days. You should also allow approximately four to five hours for pre-course study and additional time for the online examination. How Is Managing Projects In The Built Environment Assessed? You will complete a remotely proctored 90-minute online examination containing 56 questions. A pass mark of 70% is required. How Long Do I Have To Complete The Assessment? You must complete the assessment within seven days of your live Zoom sessions ending. Your identity verification can take between four and eight hours, so do not leave the setup process until the final day. Does Completing The Course Prove I Am Competent? This course, in isolation, does not evidence competence. If you already hold the APM Project Management Qualification, completing both qualifications helps to demonstrate competence in accordance with the Competence Framework for Project Managers in the Built Environment in England.