Real Estate Development Management

About this Course

One of the biggest challenges faced by real estate developers is managing cash flow. Whether you're working on a residential or commercial project, you typically don’t see any financial return until the project is completed, sold, or refinanced. This raises a critical question: How do you support your day-to-day living expenses while working full-time on a development project?

If you're employed full-time and taking on a small project part-time—or if you’ve set aside sufficient funds—you may be able to weather this “dry spell.” However, not all aspiring developers are in this fortunate position.

An alternative and increasingly attractive path is to become a Development Manager, a role where you can earn a steady monthly income for your expertise while gaining valuable industry experience.

This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Development Management as a professional career. You'll explore the key relationships a Development Manager must navigate—with clients, consultants, contractors, and third-party stakeholders—throughout the development process.

Whether you're a student, emerging developer, policymaker, or industry professional, this course offers a practical foundation in real estate development and management. It also outlines the principles, ethics, and professional standards required to establish yourself as a competent and trusted Development Manager capable of leading successful projects with integrity.

What will students learn in your course?

Learn about being a professional development manager.

Learn how to set up a development management business.

How to deal with clients and third parties.

How to manage professional consultants.

How to manage the various stages of the development process.

How to market development management services.