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.
Learn how to become a leader on the job site with a Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management from SDSU Global Campus.
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About the Program
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
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.
New to the industry? Explore our Introduction to Construction courses and build your career foundation from the ground up.
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.
What Can I Learn?
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
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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.
Want to Learn More?
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 recruiter.global@sdsu.edu or by calling (619) 594-7700.