The Fundamentals Course
The fundamentals course is the perfect introduction for aspiring property developers, covering the basics of property development from inception to completion across 12 modules.
It provides essential knowledge for GroundPhase students and equips individuals with critical insights to successfully navigate the property development industry.
We understand that beginning a career in property development can be challenging, and our mission is to provide aspiring developers with the tools and knowledge necessary to improve their chances of success. The fundamentals course is an excellent starting point for your development journey.
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What you will learn
The Fundamentals of Property Development course is an essential first step for any aspiring property developer. This course methodically follows the lifecycle of a development project and includes a bonus module on financial feasibility analysis. It covers key topics such as sourcing development sites, structured due diligence, development approvals, project finance, and development construction.
GroundPhase was established to help new developers enter the industry efficiently, avoiding significant time and financial losses, as well as potentially avoiding career-threatening mistakes. Our goal is to provide accessible, relevant, and reliable property development information at a reasonable price. That’s precisely what this fundamentals course offers.
Fundamentals Curriculum
Your instructor
Oli McCarthy is the founder of GroundPhase and will be your instructor and mentor for the Fundamentals of Property Development course.
With extensive experience as a property development consultant, project manager, and development manager, Oli brings a wealth of knowledge to the course. He has managed a diverse range of large-scale development projects for institutional financiers, high-net-worth developers, and asset managers across various Australian states, in addition to overseeing his own personal projects. Oli's expertise spans multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, intensive agriculture, retail, renewable energy, and industrial developments.
The GroundPhase platform is custom built to offer invaluable guidance across a diverse range of property development areas and the development lifecycle.
Oli's focus is to support developers to understand and manage risk effectively across every stage of the development lifecycle.

Comprehensive
A comprehensive guide to the basics of property development to support your entry into the development industry.

Strategic
A strategic insight to building a property development business case and successfully managing your development project from inception to completion.

Innovative
Delivered with an innovative approach to modern day education.