Construction Management Certificate

About the program

This program will prepare students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry. The curriculum combines basic fundamentals with key courses in applied management, engineering, design, and business that are required to manage complex construction projects. The certificate in Construction Management is designed to build upon the A.S. degree in Construction Management and articulate to the University of Minnesota B.A.S. in Construction Management degree and Minnesota State at Moorhead and B.S. in Construction Management Degree.

Students will develop intellectual and practical skills, including:

• Develop a basic understanding of building codes and regulations
• Understanding of construction documents system and organization
• Be able to prepare a construction project cost estimates
• Be able to prepare construction project schedules
• Apply the principles of the Critical Path Method
• Organize and schedule construction activities
• Refine communications skills with subordinates, peers and superiors
• Deduce essential data that is required to prepare cost estimates from construction drawings
• Evaluate and use computer technology in estimating and scheduling