Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management
The online Construction Project Management certificate program provides an all-encompassing overview of construction project management principles and best practices presented in a clear and concise format. Construction project managers have a hand in every aspect of a project – from the planning stage with architects and engineers, to the budgeting stage with cost estimators, to the production stage with laborers, and the close out and occupancy stage with the owner and occupants. Whether you’re already part of this rapidly growing industry or seeking a foothold, taking part in SDSU’s online construction project management certificate programs can put you in a position to succeed in the construction industry.
Construction project managers are leaders in every aspect of a project — from the planning stage with architects and engineers to the budgeting stage with cost estimators to the production stage with laborers, and the close-out and occupancy stage with the owner and occupants.
$4,140*
Total Estimated Cost
Textbooks not included
*$4,482 for Spring 2025
5 Months
Min. Completion Time
Online
Course Format
Whether you’re already part of this rapidly growing industry or seeking a foothold, taking part in SDSU’s online Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management program will put you in a position to succeed in the construction industry.
Is This Program Right for Me?
SDSU’s construction project management program is designed for students in the construction industry who want to take on higher-level management positions. The program provides an all-encompassing overview of construction project management principles and best practices that you can readily use to advance your career and take on new challenges on the job site.
There are no prerequisites and no application is necessary to participate in the program, which means that you can take any of our online construction courses. However, our construction project management program is ideal if you’re interested in taking on a management position, which often requires prior experience in the construction industry.
You can log onto any course from any computer with an internet connection. Most classes have assignments with weekly due dates — please ensure that you can complete any necessary coursework for the duration of the course.
SDSU is a State-approved provider for the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). If you’re unemployed or underemployed, you may be eligible to receive full or partial tuition assistance on this program. Equal Opportunity is the Law. Equal opportunity employer/program auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Click here to learn more.
SDSU’s online construction courses combine case studies and highly-relevant lesson plans to help you tackle real-life issues, site-related questions, and other job-related problems that you’ll face as you move your construction career forward.
Key Learning Outcomes
Learn the principles of project management with a focus on the construction industry.
Study construction project planning and scheduling.
Know how to use and manage different types of equipment and building methods.
Become familiar with the legal aspects of construction, including contracts and insurance.
Principles of green construction.
You’ll learn how to become a stronger project manager under the guidance of a panel of expert instructors. Your lessons are led by active career professionals from all levels of the construction industry. Through their experience and extensive knowledge, you’ll learn what works — and what doesn’t — for job site leaders who are currently working in construction.
Lessons are supplemented by quizzes, which will give you immediate feedback on your understanding of the course content. You’ll set your own class times to complete the work due each week. Typically, you should plan on dedicating about five hours per week, per class.
This Construction Project Management program is authorized by SDSU's College of Engineering. This means that you’ll be able to earn three professional development units (PDUs) per course.
Career Outcomes
Labor Analysis Construction Manager — Nationwide
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Why Choose SDSU?
Accessibility
All courses are 100% online and accessible from anywhere in the world, which means you can earn your certificate on your schedule. You can complete the program in as few as five months, or take up to two years to complete all your courses.
Expert Instructors
The program is led by seasoned construction professionals with years of industry experience. Through their knowledge, combined with a robust online curriculum, you’ll quickly learn how to become a leader on the job site and manage projects of any scope.
Customized Curriculum
In addition to five core courses, you’ll have the opportunity to choose between three unique elective courses that will help you earn a construction certificate that aligns with your career goals.
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In order to earn your Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management, you’ll need to complete five (5) core courses and one (1) elective course. Each course costs $690 and is worth three (3) Professional Development Units (PDUs). *$747 for Spring 2025.
2024 Term Dates
Fall
Block Term Dates:Sept. 16–Nov. 24, 2024 Registration Opens: June 5, 2024 (Closes Sept. 23, 2024)
Click the course names below to read the course description. Click the Enroll button below or visit the How to Register tab once you’re ready to register. Click here to view the Construction Courses 2024 Schedule.
If you have taken a course in your program within the past three terms, you are considered a continuing student. Starting in the summer 2024 term, continuing students can simply log into my.SDSU and register for upcoming courses in their program once the registration period opens. You’ll still need to complete your full payment in my.SDSU after your registration has been submitted.
If you have not taken a course within the past three terms, you will need to enroll in the program as a new student to register for courses. Please complete the new student registration steps to get started.
Once you’ve chosen your courses, click the Enroll button below to begin the registration process. Please indicate on the form that you’d like to register for courses.
Once you’ve filled out the Enrollment form, you’ll receive a confirmation email from SDSU Global Campus within 2-3 business days with the next steps to complete your enrollment.
Once registration opens for your courses, you can register in the my.SDSU portal.
Approximately one week before your class starts, passwords and information to log into your online classroom will be sent directly to your @SDSU.edu email address from constructionclasses@gmail.com or your instructor with an @constructionclasses.com email address. Please be sure to check your SDSU email account inbox as well as your spam folder for this important information.
Students taking our construction courses can check their progress by logging into my.SDSU. If you need assistance with your account, contact our Registration staff at (619) 594-5152 or enrollment.global@sdsu.edu.
Do I receive a letter grade once I complete my course(s)?
You’ll earn three units of professional development credit from SDSU for each course you complete. Other institutions may or may not accept this for academic credit; please confirm with these institutions that SDSU's courses are transferable before enrolling in our courses.
In order to earn your Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management, you’ll need to complete all five (5) core courses along with one (1) elective course. Once you’ve enrolled in a course, you’ll have access to your online classroom for the full ten (10) weeks of the term in which you are enrolled. New materials and class discussions are posted regularly, and there may be set deadlines for particular assignments or quizzes, but you may log in during the hours and on the days that best fit your personal schedule. In most cases, you’ll need to commit 5-7 hours to coursework each week.
How quickly a certificate can be completed depends on how many courses total are required for your specific certificate program, the upcoming schedule of when required courses will be offered, and how many classes you plan to take each term. The minimum completion time for our construction project management program is five (5) months. For all certificate programs, however, you are expected to complete the required courses within two years of starting the program. Our program coordinator can also assist you with planning your coursework once you've decided on a program.
Our construction courses feature a mostly asynchronous virtual instruction learning modality. Courses in this modality feature instruction provided through a combination of recorded and limited direct instruction with academic activities, quizzes, etc., at the arranged times and dates described in the footnotes and syllabus unless otherwise noted. Content may be open for restricted periods.
Students may be expected to attend any live sessions necessary to complete the course.
Final exams or assignments will be listed in the course syllabus and may need to be completed at a set time and date.
Faculty and instructors are available for office hours and instructional support when needed.
Mostly Asynchronous courses may be preferable for students in different time zones as they provide the flexibility to work on your schedule at your own pace. However, these courses may require group activities and arranged meetings with faculty.
Is there financial support available for this program?
The Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management is eligible for tuition assistance for unemployed and underemployed students through the San Diego Workforce Partnership.
Federal financial aid does not generally apply to our online construction programs, but you may qualify for other private loans from lending institutions, or employer-based tuition reimbursement programs. Please see our Financial Aid Information to learn more.
Do my courses require textbooks and where can I purchase them?
Some of your courses may require textbooks. Click here for a list of textbooks along with purchasing instructions from the SDSU Bookstore’s website. Textbooks are also available new or used through many online retailers.
How do I receive my Professional Certificate once I’ve finished the program?
Once you’ve completed all the program requirements, fill out a certificate request form SDSU Global Campus will verify that you’ve completed all the required courses and assignments. Once you’ve been verified, you’ll receive a digital copy of your certificate.
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 in partnership with third-party providers are not degree-eligible at San Diego State University.
Submit this web form and we’ll be in touch to answer all your questions and explain the next steps in the process. Or, you can reach a program recruiter by emailing outreach.global@sdsu.edu or by calling (619) 594-7700.
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ENGR 0047 Construction Project Management
This course provides a framework for understanding the project manager's role, responsibilities, processes, and procedures. Students will learn the stages of the project, scheduling, feasibility, bidding and contracting, contracts, risk, claims, maintenance, warranties, and more. This is a paced, asynchronous online course. The course features a high level of student to student and student to instructor interaction.
ENGR 0050 Practical Applications of Construction Law
Applications of Construction Law online course provides a framework for understanding the legal environment in which construction takes place. Students will learn the stages of contracts, how to avoid litigation, protective methods for the employee/employer in a litigious society, understand the legal liability of construction professionals, avoid disputes using clauses, and be more informed when navigating the legality of the jobsite. Students will learn about the different models of contracts, contract principles, offers, and defenses to the formation of contracts. We will review the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and how it is used in sales contracts. Topics also include the roles and responsibilities of the contractor, architect, and the documents that bind them. Bonds, liens, and waivers,the legal liability of construction professionals, avoiding disputes through use of clauses, and how to avoid defects are included in this course.
Students will learn skills and methods to help advance their career in civil construction, advance your understanding in how to utilize equipment, identify and understand construction methods used to increase productivity on the job site, increase awareness in how to budget for and utilize equipment efficiently. Students will better understand safety procedures associated with different equipment, learn how to select and budget for the best equipment needed for the job and understand and apply methods used in utilizing construction equipment.
Students will learn how to plan, prepare, and update construction project schedules in this online course. Through the use of case studies, learn how to define construction activities, determine activity duration, and assemble the activities into a logical construction schedule. Learn to create and use bar charts and critical path schedules.
ENGR 0038 Building Green Buildings - The Contractor's Perspective
The purpose of this course is to provide construction professionals with information that will help them to effectively bid, contract, build, and close out green building projects. We will explore the green building process from the contractor's and subcontractor's point of view. You will learn how to work with an outside commissioning authority to complete the job.
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ENGR 0048 Problem Solving and Risk Management
This course will focus on risk identification and assessment. Through practice with skillful problem-solving techniques, students will learn to manage, diminish, or eliminate risks. This is a paced, asynchronous online course. The course features a high level of student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.
ENGR 0049 Construction Productivity and Cost Management
This course will focus on construction cost management and improving productivity with cost management strategies. Through practice with skillful problem-solving techniques, student will learn to manage costs and take proactive measures to increase productivity on their job sites. This is a paced, asynchronous online course. The course features a high level of student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.
