Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management
Spring ’25 Registration Now Open!
Learn how to manage a construction project by earning your Professional Certificate in Construction Project Management from SDSU Global Campus.
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About the Program
Construction project managers serve as leaders throughout every phase of a project, demanding advanced skills in problem-solving and negotiation. This encompasses collaboration during the planning stage with architects and engineers, budgeting discussions with cost estimators, overseeing production with laborers, and concluding with the close-out and occupancy stages involving the owner and occupants.
Whether you’re already part of this rapidly growing industry or seeking to join the ranks of successful construction project managers, 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.
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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.
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
Labor Analysis
Construction Manager — Nationwide
- 293,380Job Postings in the last 12 months
- +8.00%Projected job growth in the next 10 years
- $56,140 – $164,790Average salary of graduates
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 six 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.
Enrollment now open for Spring ’25!
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 $747 and is worth three (3) Professional Development Units (PDUs).
2025 Term Dates
See below list of courses and descriptions. Each course costs $747 and is worth three (3) Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Block 1
Term Dates: Jan. 13-Mar. 23, 2025
Registration Opens: Oct. 30, 2024
Registration Closes: Jan. 20, 2025
Block 2
Term Dates: Apr. 7-June 15, 2025
Registration Opens: Oct. 30, 2024
Registration Closes: Apr. 14, 2025
Core Courses (Spring)
| Courses | Block 1 Dates | Block 2 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 0032 Planning and Scheduling | Jan. 13-Mar. 23 Reg. Close: Jan. 20, 2025 | Apr. 7-June 15 Reg. Close: Apr. 14, 2025 |
| ENGR 0038 Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s Perspective | Jan. 13-Mar. 23 Reg. Close: Jan. 20, 2025 | |
| ENGR 0043 Construction Equipment and Methods | Jan. 13-Mar. 23 Reg. Close: Jan. 20, 2025 | Apr. 7-June 15 Reg. Close: Apr. 14, 2025 |
| ENGR 0047 Construction Project Management | Apr. 7-June 15 Reg. Close: Apr. 14, 2025 | |
| ENGR 0050 Practical Application of Construction Law | Apr. 7-June 15 Reg. Close: Apr. 14, 2025 |
Dates and fees subject to change.
Elective Courses (Spring)
| Elective Courses | Block 1 Dates | Block 2 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 0031 Contract Documents and Construction Law | Jan. 13-Mar. 23 Reg. Close: Jan. 20, 2025 | |
| ENGR 0048 Problem Solving & Risk Management | Apr. 7-June 15 Reg. Close: Apr. 14, 2025 | |
| ENGR 0049 Construction Productivity & Cost Management | Apr. 7-June 15 Reg. Close: Apr. 14, 2025 |
Dates and fees subject to change.
Registration Instructions
Continuing Students
If you have enrolled 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.
These courses are not delivered or available through Canvas. All courses are delivered in partnership with Construction Experts, Inc. through the learning management platform available here: https://www.constructionclasses.education/.
Please visit my.sdsu.edu for more information.
New Students
If you have not enrolled within the past three terms, you will need to enroll in the program as a new student to register for courses. Please complete the following steps below 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. Enroll
- 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.
- These courses are not delivered or available through Canvas. All courses are delivered in partnership with Construction Experts, Inc. through the learning management platform available here: https://www.constructionclasses.education/.
Finished All The Required Courses?
Click the button below to receive your certificate.
Enrollment now open for Spring ’25!
Frequently Asked Questions
Students taking our construction intro 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.
Current course progress can be accessed by logging into https://www.constructionclasses.education/
After registering for classes, you will receive access to the learning management system at https://www.constructionclasses.education/ where you will access all of your classes. These courses are not available in Canvas. Your login details will be sent to your @SDSU.edu email address approximately one week before your class starts from constructionclasses@gmail.com. Please be sure to check your SDSU email account inbox as well as your spam folder for this important information.
You’ll earn three units of professional development credit from SDSU for each intro 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.
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 asynchronous discussion participation
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.
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.
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.
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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.