Benefits of this Course?

Most design managers are expected to hit the road running, without a route into the profession, and there is often a steep learning curve. This study programme helps to bridge that gap for anyone interested in design management.

  • Solid foundation for anyone entering the Design Management profession

  • Understand the real challenges facing design managers

  • Contractors, recruiters and developers can further understand the role

Course Curriculum

  1. 1
  2. 2

    • Presentation: What is Design and Technical Management?

    • Notes to read : What is Design and Technical Management?

    • Test Questions : What is Technical and Design Management?
  3. 3
  4. 4

    • Video Presentation: 3. The Changing Role of the Design Manager

    • Notes to read: The Changing Role of the Design Manager in the UK construction industry

    • Test - Factors influencing the Role of the Design Manager
  5. 5

    • Presentation. 4. The impact of Procurement and Funding on Design Management

    • Test Questions: Impact of Procurement and Funding
  6. 6

    • Presentation: 5. The impact of Innovation and Technological advancements on Design Management.

    • Test Questions: Impact of Technology, IT and innovation on the role of the Design Manager
  7. 7
  8. 8

    • Video Presentation : An introduction into the different Types of Design & Technical managers

    • Notes to read : Types of Technical and Design Managers

    • Test Questions: Introducing the different Types of Technical and Design managers
  9. 9

    • Presentation : Early design and Preconstruction design managers.
  10. 10

    • Video Presentation : Technical Delivery and Handover design managers.

    • Test Questions: Types of Design managers
  11. 11

    • Presentation: Transferable skills and competencies required for design management

    • Note to read: Transferable skills and competencies required for design managers entering the profession.
  12. 12

    • Presentation: The Skills Gap for design professionals entering the design management profession
  13. 13

    • Presentation: Challenges facing Design Managers

    • Notes to read: Challenges facing Design Managers in the UK construction & development industry
  14. 14

    • Completing the short course

What do you get?

  • 12 Chapters

    Topics include an overview of the role - Definitions and introduction to Design Management , the Types of Design managers, the impact of procurement, innovation , funding and technology on design management and the skills, and challenges facing design managers.

  • Video Presentations

    Each chapter has a video presentation of between 4 - 17 minutes. These have subtitles in English and also Chinese, Polish and Spanish. We are in the process of translating the website, text handouts and test questions too.

  • Handouts & Tests

    There are documents which need to be read in conjunction with the videos in order to write the tests. Some of the chapters have test questions which need to be answered before progressing to the next chapter. There are between 2 and 7 questions per module.

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What do people say?

Excellent!

Eejoh Treeh

Excellent! I am an Architect working for an Architectural Design firm, Construction, and to a Property Developer. Currently, I am Managing Design "Design Manager" in a Property Developer company but do not have a define role to what my duties and responsibilities are. By taking this course, I learned tons of info about Design Management and its classification. Also, I have a clear and good understanding what type of a DM role I am. I highly recommend this course to everyone e.g. PM, DM esp. those aspiring Design Manager. I can't wait for the next course modules continuation!

Helped me with my job

Lila Aster - London

I was hoping to apply for a design manager job in my company and I was nervous about the change, but this course helped me to prepare. It is easy to follow and I did not get bored at all.

Well explained and well presented

Lee Jia Cheng

Well explained about the Design Management in Construction process including of all stages of the design process and it SDLC (System Development Life Cycle). With her extensive of experiences in this industry across of many countries, she was able to provide her unique insights of the various projects development. In addition, her course is well presented and easy to follow. Will not hesitate to recommend for those student who want to explore this industry. Congratulations!

In-depth and thorough

Valentin Junco - Luxembourg

So far, the visual and written information provided in the course is splendid and invaluable. The subjects are treated in depth and through clear examples which help to a much better understanding. Really glad I am taking this course and grateful with Lee-Ann for sharing her wide experience and knowledge. Cannot wait for the upcoming complementary course.