Diploma in 4D/5D Planning and Digital Construction Control
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in 4D/5D planning and digital site control. 8 modules covering construction planning and scheduling, 4D modelling, 5D costs and cash flow, earned value control, site data capture, digital site platforms and change management, with ISO 21502, ISO 21508 and ISO 21511, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Draw up construction programmes using the critical path method.
Develop 4D models to analyse construction sequences.
Link costs to the programme and forecast cash flow.
Control progress using earned value techniques.
Capture site data with digital technologies.
Manage changes and schedule recovery plans.
Implement an integrated digital site control system.
Who it's for
- Construction planners and schedulers.
- Project controls technicians.
- Production managers on site.
- 4D/5D coordinators.
- Project controls managers in contractors and consultancies.
- Technical office staff in construction companies.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the construction sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 21502:2020 (project management)
- ISO 21508:2018 (earned value management)
- ISO 21511:2018 (work breakdown structures)
- UNE-EN ISO 19650-2 (delivery phase of the assets)
- ANSI/EIA-748 (Earned Value Management Systems)
- ISO 10006:2017 (quality management in projects)
- AACE RP 29R-03 (Forensic Schedule Analysis)
- Synchro 4D
- Oracle Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Power BI
- Procore
8 modules
1.1The planning and control cycle1.2Work breakdown structure1.3Activities, durations and production rates1.4Precedence relationships and lags1.5The critical path method1.6Float and the critical path1.7Resources and levelling1.8Calendars and constraints1.9Line of balance scheduling1.10Practical: construction programme for a residential building
2.1Preparing models for planning2.2Linking activities and elements2.3Automatic linking rules2.4Simulation of time-based processes2.5Auxiliary equipment and work zones2.6Site space planning2.7Analysis of sequence alternatives2.8Simulations for communication2.9Exporting videos and views2.10Workshop: 4D simulation of excavation phases
3.1Budget linked to activities3.2Cost loading in the programme3.3Planned cost S-curves3.4Cash flow forecasting3.5Indirect costs and overheads3.6Monthly progress valuations linked to the programme3.7Price adjustment3.8Cost scenarios3.9Integration with ERP3.10Practical: S-curve for an urban development project
4.1Measuring physical progress4.2Earned value methods4.3CPI and SPI indicators4.4EAC final cost forecast4.5Variance analysis4.6Baseline and rescheduling4.7Periodic progress and cost reports4.8Earned Schedule for time control4.9Daily production control4.10Case study: monthly earned value report
5.1Digital daily work reports5.2Drones and progress orthophotos5.3Laser scanning and comparison with the model5.4360 photography and virtual walkthroughs5.5IoT sensors on machinery5.6Access and personnel control5.7Recording material deliveries5.8Quality and reliability of field data5.9Report automation5.10Workshop: progress monitoring with drone orthophotos
6.1Synchro and 4D simulation6.2Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project6.3Procore and construction management6.4Reality capture tools6.5Dashboards with Power BI6.6Integration between platforms6.7Mobility and field apps6.8Choosing a platform for each project6.9Cost and adoption6.10Practical: site dashboard in Power BI
7.1Impact of changes on time and cost7.2Delay analysis7.3Recovery plans7.44D simulation of scenarios7.5Constraint management7.6Communication with the client7.7Contractual documentation of the change7.8Lessons learned from replanning7.9Resource rescheduling7.10Case study: recovering a delay on a structure
8.1Definition of the works and scope8.2Construction programme8.34D model of the works8.4Budget and S-curve8.5Progress capture system8.6Control dashboard8.7Variance analysis8.8Improvement proposal8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Synchro 4D, Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI and Procore, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: 4D simulation of excavation and structural phases, a monthly earned value report, and comparison of actual progress with drone orthophotos. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ISO 21502:2020, ISO 21508:2018, ISO 21511:2018, UNE-EN ISO 19650-2, ANSI/EIA-748, ISO 10006:2017 and AACE RP 29R-03.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Synchro 4D, Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI and Procore, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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