BIM & Lean Construction Management - Sligo

Course Overview

The Certificate in BIM and Lean Construction Management has been developed directly to meet the construction industry needs to deliver projects using BIM and Lean Construction methods. This 25 credit certificate programme (Minor Award) will provide the participants with an appreciation, knowledge, tools, and techniques for effective Project Management incorporating BIM and Lean Construction principles. This course will be delivered fully online part-time, normally over 1 academic year.



Who Should Apply?

This programme may suit individuals with a background in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field who may be looking to develop practical skills related to managing construction projects, optimizing construction processes, and implementing lean principles. Graduates of the programme will have a strong BIM and Lean Construction project management background which will promote career opportunities, as the industry currently faces a skill gap in these areas.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Project Planning 05 Mandatory

1 Lean Construction 05 Mandatory

1 Building Information Modelling 05 Mandatory

2 Project Management Simulation 05 Mandatory

2 Project Implementation 05 Mandatory

Candidates will be expected to hold a minimum second-class honours degree Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent. As this programme caters for all professions, any Level 8 qualification will be considered.



Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career.



Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie.

Application Closing Date 14th August 2026

25

1 year part-time, online.



Recommended Study Hours per week

One-hour live lecture per module and four to five hours self-directed learning per module.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement: No attendance required.

Total if Postgraduate Diploma is enrolled in €3,750

If separated module are undertaking over a number of years

Per 5 credit module €750


Springboard Fees

Fee €3,250

Free for those classified as unemployed.

Fee for employed participants €325 (10% of fees)

Start Date September 2026

Careers

The construction industry worldwide is in a stage of growth and change regarding project complexity, delivering efficiency and reducing waste. Participants who complete the course will have a strong BIM and Lean Construction project management background which will promote career opportunities, as the industry currently faces a lack of competent personnel in these areas.



Progression

As the Certificate in BIM and Lean Construction Management is embedded within the Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and MSc in Project Management, graduates with this Certificate would have five-module exemptions from the twelve modules required for these courses.



Master in Science in Project Management (Online)



With The Following Embedded Programmes:

– Certificate In Project Management

– Certificate In Strategic Construction Management

– Certificate In Bim And Lean Construction Management

– Certificate In Construction Law, Procurement And Finance