Diploma in Visual Management, KPIs and OPEX in Construction
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in visual management, KPIs and operational excellence (OPEX) in construction. 8 modules covering visual management on site, KPI design, operational excellence, management meetings and routines, dashboards and business intelligence, performance analysis and a culture of excellence, with ISO 22400-2, UNE-EN ISO 9001 and the EFQM Model, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Visual Management, KPIs and OPEX in Construction — studying from India
India is investing heavily in infrastructure, including highways, metros, rail modernisation and smart city programmes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs drive large projects, with delivery by firms such as Larsen & Toubro, Afcons and RITES. Metro rail projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai create steady demand for civil and systems engineers. The Bureau of Indian Standards sets construction and material codes, and the Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, offering wide scope for rail engineering careers.
Fees for India: ₹137,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise civil and rail engineers, and what does that mean for a private qualification?
In India, civil engineers are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Indian Roads Congress for roads, and state or municipal registration for some public works. Railway engineering is governed by Indian Railways and its training institutes. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who employs civil, rail and smart city engineers in India?
Employers include Indian Railways, RITES, RVNL, state public works departments, municipal corporations, urban development agencies under smart city missions, and large construction and consulting firms. A private online qualification can add specialist knowledge, but employers generally prioritise professional registration, site experience and project records.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and what level of English is needed?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need solid working English. You can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take around 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules follow IST, you get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as many organisations fund professional development.
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
Implement visual management tools on site.
Design key performance indicators aligned with company objectives.
Apply operational excellence models to construction.
Organise effective management routines and meetings.
Build dashboards with business intelligence tools.
Analyse performance and make data-driven decisions.
Drive a culture of improvement and excellence in the organisation.
Who it's for
- Operational excellence managers.
- Production managers in construction companies.
- Construction data analysts.
- Quality managers.
- Operations directors.
- Process improvement consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the construction sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 22400-2:2014 (key performance indicators for operations)
- UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems)
- EFQM Model 2025 (organisational excellence model)
- UNE-EN ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety)
- UNE-EN ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management)
- ISO 21502:2020 (project management)
- UNE 66175 (indicator systems)
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel
- Procore
- Miro
8 modules
1.1Principles of visual management1.2The visual factory and the visual site1.3Production boards1.4Signage and zone marking1.5Visualising the schedule1.6Andon and alerts1.7Visual quality standards1.8Safety visualisation1.9Digital visual tools1.10Case study: visual site on a non-residential building project
2.1What to measure and why2.2Outcome and process indicators2.3SMART criteria for indicators2.4Time and cost indicators2.5Quality indicators2.6Health and safety indicators2.7Site environmental indicators2.8Productivity indicators2.9Indicator data sheets2.10Workshop: KPI set for a construction site
3.1The operational excellence model3.2Applying the EFQM Model3.3Process-based management3.4Process map of a construction company3.5Standardisation of operations3.6Hoshin Kanri goal deployment3.7Cascading management meetings3.8Daily routine management3.9Process audits3.10Practical: production process map
4.1Daily stand-up meetings4.2Weekly production meetings4.3Monthly results review4.4Problem escalation4.5Action tracking4.6Meeting duration and effectiveness4.7Roles and responsibilities4.8Leadership routines4.9Management gemba walks4.10Workshop: designing the site meeting system
5.1Architecture of a dashboard5.2Site data sources5.3Data modelling5.4Principles of effective data visualisation5.5Power BI for construction5.6Tiered dashboards5.7Automating updates5.8Data quality5.9Reading and interpretation5.10Practical: site dashboard in Power BI
6.1Trend analysis6.2Statistical control of indicators6.3Internal and external benchmarking6.4Root cause analysis6.5Correlation between indicators6.6Forecasting results6.7Executive reports for management6.8Communicating results6.9Data-driven decision-making6.10Case study: variance analysis of a portfolio of projects
7.1The continuous improvement cycle7.2Managing improvement projects7.3Recognising performance7.4Subcontractor involvement7.5Training in visual management7.6Operational maturity levels7.7Sustaining excellence7.8Integration with ISO systems7.9Lessons learned in excellence7.10Workshop: EFQM self-assessment of a construction company
8.1Diagnosis of the site8.2KPI set8.3Designing visual boards8.4Meeting system8.5Digital dashboard8.6Analysis of results8.7Improvement plan8.8Implementation plan8.9Report 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 Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Procore and Miro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: designing a set of site production indicators, implementing visual boards in a site cabin, and a project portfolio dashboard in Power BI. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ISO 22400-2:2014, UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015, EFQM Model 2025, UNE-EN ISO 45001:2018, UNE-EN ISO 14001:2015, ISO 21502:2020 and UNE 66175.
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 Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, Procore and Miro, 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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