The Professional Certificate in Construction Practices provides an eight-course overview of the critical stages of the construction project — including estimating, bidding, planning and scheduling. Students also develop foundational knowledge of blueprint reading, construction math, materials and processes, contract documents and construction law. Discussions using an online bulletin board afford the opportunity to examine everyday construction challenges shared by others in the construction industry.
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Course Format
Courses are offered in cooperation with the San Diego Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.
The Certificate
To earn the certificate, students must complete eight of the following ten classes: Introduction to Construction Estimating, Essential Construction Math, Construction Blueprint Reading, Estimating and Bidding I, Estimating and Bidding II, Construction Materials and Processes, Contract Documents and Construction Law, Planning and Scheduling, Building Green Buildings, and Construction Productivity and Cost Management. This certificate can be completed in 5 months. All classes should be completed within two years of starting the program.
| Courses (complete any eight of 10) | 20FA | 21SP I | 21SP II | 21SU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR 0034 Introduction to Construction Estimating | 9/14-11/22 | 1/11-3/21 | 4/5-6/13 | ✔ |
| ENGR 0035 Essential Construction Math | 9/14-11/22 | 1/11-3/21 | 4/5-6/13 | ✔ |
| ENGR 0033 Construction Blueprint Reading | 9/14-11/22 | 1/11-3/21 | 4/5-6/13 | ✔ |
| ENGR 0021 Estimating and Bidding I | 9/14-11/22 | 1/11-3/21 | 4/5-6/13 | ✔ |
| ENGR 0022 Estimating and Bidding II | 9/14-11/22 | 1/11-3/21 | 4/5-6/13 | ✔ |
| ENGR 0018 Construction Materials and Processes | 9/14-11/22 | 1/11-3/21 | 4/5-6/13 | ✔ |
| ENGR 0031 Contract Documents and Construction Law | 1/11-3/21 | ✔ | ||
| ENGR 0032 Planning and Scheduling | 9/14-11/22 | 1/11-3/21 | 4/5-6/13 | ✔ |
| ENGR 0038 Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s Perspective | 1/11-3/21 | ✔ | ||
| ENGR 0049 Construction Productivity and Cost Management | 9/14-11/22 | 4/5-6/13 |
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Job Postings
Last 12 months
29,283
Projected Growth
Over 10 years
+12.65%
Salary Range
Average
$49,000-$79,000
Enrolling in the Program
Enroll in the program at any time, even before registering for a course. It’s free, and offers many benefits:
- Secure your curriculum (should the requirements change in the future).
- See upcoming courses when you log into your student account.
- Track your progress.
Enrolling in a program doesn’t mean you’re registered for courses. You still must register and pay for each course you wish to take.
Location of Classes
This certificate program is held online. Consistent access to the Internet is required.
This program is authorized by SDSU's College of Engineering. Students earn three professional development units per course.
Workplace Benefits
- Proven techniques from experts in construction specialties
- Practical on-the-job skills you can use right away
- The knowledge you need to move into supervisory roles
To read answers to frequently asked questions, please see Online Construction Certificate FAQs. To contact the Student Services Coordinator, please email construction.ces@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-8272.
This program presented in partnership with a third-party provider is not taught by San Diego State University faculty. It is authorized by SDSU's College of Engineering for professional development credit. Courses offered with third-party providers are not degree-eligible at San Diego State University.