Extended Education

Certificate in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Management

Learn to effectively manage your part of a project’s lifecycle and work within the AECOO team by adding our Building Information Modeling Management certificate to your resume. Build on your career in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or as an Owner or Operator as you gain important knowledge about digital construction and BIM project management processes that are being adopted around the world.

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    Credential

    • Certificate

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    Program length

    • 18 months to 3 years

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    Program features

    • For Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international learners
    • Part-time, online from anywhere

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    Program fees

    • Fees: $2,840 plus $100 non-refundable application fee
    • Each course $240 to $710
    Pricing subject to change without notice

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    Open doors in your career

    In the future, building owners will require final documents in a BIM format. Many already do. At firms everywhere, everyone will require some level of knowledge on the processes and standards. For professionals and future professionals working in Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Management including Owners and Operators (AECOO), understanding Building Information Modeling and its international standards for exchanging project information and managing a project through its entire lifecycle are essential to preparing for the future and opening doors in your career.

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    Practical applications

    Unlike most BIM-focused programs in Canada, this program focuses on the process not the software. It provides you with a comprehensive, higher-level understanding, preparing you to manage projects and work effectively within a cross-functional AECOO team. The BIM program was designed by very experienced industry experts who have been very involved in practical applications in BIM. It’s also connected to cutting-edge research in the field of BIM with its Special Topics course offerings. You will learn practical applications and all about up and coming areas in Canada and internationally.

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    Building Information Modeling

    Learn BIM concepts, principles and processes. Learn about the uses and benefits of BIM, commonly used BIM tools and technology and gain related experience in an applied project. Whether you are a student or an established professional, BIM prepares you for the future, a future that’s already here.

Explore your career options with BIM Management

The knowledge and skills you acquire in this program could be valuable in the following careers. Explore these options. Learn which top skills are required, how many are currently employed, and what they are earning.

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Program details

This program is for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international learners.

International learners complete all courses online from anywhere via online learning. Please note:

  • Immigration - This program does not allow for application for a Canadian study visa or post-graduate work permit.  For programs that qualify for a study visa, see intensive program packages.
  • Health coverage - This program is not covered under the Manitoba International Student Health Plan (MISHP). If you are completing this program while residing in Canada, you need to ensure you have private health insurance or are covered under Manitoba Health (if you hold a work permit or are a dependent of an individual holding a work permit/permanent resident status in Canada). 
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Credential: Certificate in Building Information Modeling Management

Fees: $2,840 plus $100 non-refundable application fee.
Pricing subject to change without notice.

Expected duration: 18 months to 3 years

Admission requirements: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or mature student status.  If primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required.
Learners with 1 (one) or more years of university courses outside of the University of Manitoba must provide an official transcript.

Building Transformations CanBIM certified. CanBIM Foundations Theory – Proficient (T4)

The University of Manitoba Extended Education Building Information Modeling Management program’s courses are certified by Building Transformations (formerly CanBIM). Students who complete these courses are eligible to receive certification:

Our BIM Fundamentals I course meets the requirements for and may be certified as Building Transformations Foundations – Theory: Introductory (T1).

Our BIM Fundamentals I & II courses together meet the requirements for and may be certified as Building Transformations Foundations – Theory: Intermediate (T2).

Our Extended Education Certificate in BIM Management meets the requirements for and may be certified as Building Transformations Foundations – Theory: Proficient (T4).

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification

University of Manitoba Extended Education is an accredited training provider for the Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program. Our courses are guaranteed towards your Gold Seal training credit requirements for the Gold Seal Certified and continuing education credits for Professional, Gold Seal Certified (PGSC) certifications. Course hours can be used towards application for credits, subject to credit approval upon review. Note: Every 6 hours of learning equals 1 Gold Seal credit.

Program objectives are to:

  • outline BIM concepts, principles, and processes in the context of the modern-day AECOO industry
  • summarize the various uses and benefits of BIM across different building construction processes, disciplines, and aspects of the building lifecycle, including facility management
  • describe the Information Management process aligned to global BIM standards
  • introduce open standards and open data exchange (buildingSMART) 
  • prepare participants to apply theoretical knowledge to applications that are relevant in an industry setting
  • explore topics necessary for effective management of people, teams, projects, and digital models themselves when BIM is adopted

Program courses

Determine the courses you will need to complete this program.

Required courses

Course number/outline Course name Contact hours Term(s) offered
EEAS 0130 BIM Fundamentals I 30 Fall
EEAS 0132 BIM Fundamentals II 30 Winter
EEAS 0134 Building Information Management 24 Summer
EEAS 0136 BIM in the Field 12 Winter
EEAS 0138 BIM Technology and Tools 12 Fall (2024), Winter (2026)

Elective courses

Choose one.

Course number/outline Course name Contact hours Term(s) offered
EEAS 0140 BIM and Sustainability in the AECOO Industry 36 Summer
EEAS 0142 Special Topics in BIM 36 Winter
LDRS 0540 The Art and Practice of Team Leadership 36 Fall, Winter
MGMT 0292 Understanding the Business Case for Advanced Manufacturing 36 Contact us

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Learn more about the program

David Thompson

David Thompson

“BIM is not a software. It is a process. We need to upskill humans in the management of this process. They can’t simply rely on technology. It changes.”

Industry consultant, senior consultant for global consulting company Turner and Townsend
Mark Meagher

Mark Meagher

“No matter which software you are using, you must understand what defines a project or building and the standard applications of that data. Other programs have a different focus. This is not a deep dive into the software. It’s the higher-level understanding that is much harder to acquire on your own.”

Program consultant from the Faculty of Architecture, adjunct professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture
Jason Shields

Jason Shields

“The way we deliver projects is changing. BIM is not going away. You can’t avoid knowing how to do it. The more people who know how to use it, the more successful your projects will be. Just one person should not hold the key. All should have a basic understanding. With this program, you will become quite skilled and knowledgeable. You will learn something new both in the professional workplace and onsite.”

Program consultant from Faculty of Architecture, assistant professor in the Department of Interior Design
David Thompson
Mark Meagher
Jason Shields

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185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

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