University Certificate - Construction Management

The certificate in Construction Management provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and rigorous curriculum covering a wide array of aspects within the construction industry and the practical principles of construction management. Construction managers plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from start to finish. Whether civil, commercial or residential, every construction project is unique and requires a multi-faceted set of skills to go from conception to completion. The comprehensive curriculum provides fundamental skills in scheduling, methodologies, materials, legality, and more. Acquire the core competencies students need to be a construction manager, or work in roles such as project engineer or field engineer at a job site.

This program is perfect for:

• Engineers and construction professionals seeking to enhance their careers with formal training in construction management
• Individuals who want to switch careers and move into the field of construction management
• Those working in the field looking to transition into managerial and leadership roles
• Professionals looking to focus on specific aspects of the construction industry

What students can learn:

• Build an understanding of essential construction materials and methodologies from the ground up
• Prepare project schedules with Primavera® and MS Project® applications
• Manage construction job sites from the contractor’s point of view
• Prepare project cost estimations for material, equipment, labor, and subcontracting
• Recognize the legal implications of contracts from customer or supplier side
• Read and interpret construction blueprints