Construction Finance Monitoring Award of Achievement

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Identify the key roles and responsibilities of a loan monitor within the construction financing process
• Describe the typical financing conditions and their impact on a project’s ability to secure and maintain financing
• Analyze financial and project documents, such as invoices and contracts, to ensure accuracy and compliance with budgets and schedules
• Prepare key sections of loan monitoring reports, such as schedule reviews, budget assessments, and contingency allowance, to ensure compliance with lender requirements Interpret construction plans to provide high-level summaries of scope of construction projects
• Evaluate the impact of construction schedules and progress on cash flow forecasts and overall project risks
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to facilitate project financing processes and identify project risks

Students will engage with the material through real-world scenarios and practical tasks, such as analyzing financial and project-related documents, preparing reports, role-playing exercises, and group discussions.

Courses are delivered in a hybrid format, blending synchronous instructor-led sessions with structured, self-paced asynchronous modules, allowing flexibility for working professionals. Classes may be delivered partially or fully online.

To gain the most value from the program, students are recommended to take the courses in succession. Students must successfully complete all courses in order to obtain the Award of Achievement.

• Willingness to engage with both technical and financial aspects of construction projects
• Interest in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in real-world contexts
• Desire to build professional communication skills, particularly in conveying complex financial data to non-financial partners
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to manage time effectively in a flexible time learning environment.