Basic Construction Management Professional (BCMP)
Construction professionals starting on a formal credentialing path, including new construction managers and seasoned veterans alike who want to differentiate themselves.
Overview
The Basic Construction Management Professional (BCMP) is the entry-level NACP construction management credential and the foundation for the advanced ACMP credential. It is designed for construction professionals starting on a formal credentialing path, including new construction managers and seasoned veterans alike who want to differentiate themselves in a competitive industry.
The format is self-paced online: six months of access to training materials covering the full NACP Construction Management Professional standard, then a 4-hour, 200-question proctored exam with a 70% passing threshold. Petersen Training provides personalized support across the entire credentialing process, from registration through exam scheduling to credentialing. Successful candidates receive the NACP BCMP credential plus a Petersen Training or university partner certificate of completion.
What you'll learn
- Earn the NACP Basic Construction Management Professional (BCMP) credential
- Master NACP construction management standards and terminology
- Learn the fundamentals of construction PM, scheduling, and resource management
- Understand construction delivery models and contracting processes
- Practice creating plans, schedules, estimates, and budgets
- Develop foundation for the advanced ACMP credential
- Position yourself for construction roles with increasing responsibility
What's included
- Six months of access to online training materials
- Electronic texts and reference materials
- Online practice for the BCMP exam
- BCMP exam registration through Petersen Training
- NACP BCMP credential upon successful completion
- Certificate of completion from Petersen Training or one of our university partners
- Personalized support throughout the credentialing process
Who should attend
Construction professionals starting on a formal credentialing path, including new construction managers and seasoned veterans alike who want to differentiate themselves.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites. Open to all experience levels.
Agenda
A typical delivery. Custom on-site engagements are adapted to your team and industry.
- Phase 1Registration and onboarding
- Contact Petersen Training for personalized credentialing support
- NACP reviews and approves registration
- Petersen Training or a university partner processes the credentialing fees
- Receive access to online training materials
- Phase 2Self-paced online training
- Construction standards and terminology
- Construction project management and leadership
- Construction delivery models
- Contracting, bid, and proposal processes
- Plans, schedules, estimates, and budgets
- Project communication and customer relations
- Construction administration and resource management
- Controlling quality, safety, and documentation
- Phase 3BCMP examination
- Petersen Training registers you for the BCMP exam
- 4-hour, 200-question online exam
- 70% passing score required
- Up to two retakes within 6 months at $200 per retest if needed
- Phase 4Credential and next steps
- NACP awards the BCMP credential
- Receive certificate of completion from Petersen Training or one of our university partners
- Option to pursue the advanced ACMP credential
Upcoming sessions
Public dates listed below. Custom on-site delivery is available year-round. Contact us for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
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Talk to us about delivering this to your team.
Custom on-site, live online, or a seat in an upcoming public cohort. Tell us a little about your team and we'll come back with a quote and timing.