The Certificate in Civil Sitework Construction will equip students with career advancement skills in the areas of site work development including excavation, site utilities, and road way improvements. This online program will help students develop usable skills in understanding construction equipment utilization, civil blueprint reading, and civil estimating. The program focuses on skills needed by constructors interested in site development. Excavation, roads, bridges, and underground utilities will also be covered. Students will learn how to work with the earth, how to select, use, and budget for the best equipment needed to transform a plot of land into a developed site and how to utilize related construction documents.
Estimated Cost
Min. Completion Time
Course FormatThe Certificate
To complete the certificate, students will complete the following four core courses: Construction Equipment and Methods, Practical Applications of Heavy Civil Construction, Estimating Civil Construction, and Civil Blueprint Reading and Materials. Students must also complete one additional elective course (Contract Documents and Construction Law or Planning and Scheduling). This certificate can be completed in 5 months. All classes should be completed within two years of starting the program.
| Core Courses (complete four) | 21SU | 21FA | 22SP I |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR 0043 Construction Equipment and Methods | 6/28-9/5 | 9/13-11/21 | ✔ |
| ENGR 0044 Practical Applications of Heavy Civil Construction | 9/13-11/21 | ||
| ENGR 0045 Estimating Civil Construction | 6/28-9/5 | ✔ | |
| ENGR 0046 Civil Blueprint Reading and Materials | 9/13-11/21 | ||
| Elective Courses (complete either 1 of 2) | 21SU | 21FA | 22SP I |
| ENGR 0031 Contract Documents and Construction Law | 6/28-9/5 | ✔ | |
| ENGR 0032 Planning and Scheduling | 6/28-9/5 | 9/13-11/21 | ✔ |
Labor Analysis
Civil/Architectural Designer/Drafter — Nationwide
Job Postings
Last 12 months
6,788
Projected Growth
Over 10 years
+8.10%
Salary Range
Average
$41,000-$60,000
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.
Career Benefits
These online courses will provide students with opportunities to work through case studies, site related questions, issues, and typical job related problems. Quizzes provide students with immediate feedback on their understanding of the content. Students set their own class times to complete the work due each week. Instructors are active career professionals who bring experience and knowledge to the classroom.
This program is authorized by SDSU's College of Engineering. Students earn three professional development units per course.
Career Advancement
- City projects, highways, government buildings, schools, residential housing projects, bridges, and roadways are part of the continuing demand for heavy and civil construction workforce.
- Demand for skilled workers to develop infrastructure is increasing as the economy is rebuilding.
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) 594-2966.
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.