<img src="/Client/images/static/partners/contractor.gif" align="left" width="75" height="75" alt="Associated General Contractors of America logo"> <strong>Courses are offered in cooperation with the San Diego Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.</strong><br clear="all" /><br />
No entrance exams are required. Course times are scheduled year-round to be compatible with your work commitments. Each course meets online for ten weeks. Discussions using an online bulletin board afford the opportunity to examine everyday construction challenges shared by others in the construction industry.<br /><br />
<strong>The Certificate</strong><br />
To earn the certificate, students must complete eight of the following nine classes: <em>Estimating and Bidding I, Estimating and Bidding II, Cost Awareness and Production Control, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Construction Materials and Processes, Contract Documents and Construction Law, Introduction to Construction Estimating, Construction Blueprint Reading,</em> and <em>Essential Construction Math.</em>
<strong>Location of Classes</strong><br>
This certificate program is held online. Consistent access to the Internet is required.<br /><br />
The program advisor, Bob George, has extensive experience in construction estimating and project management and is an active member of several professional organizations. He has instructed in college-level programs throughout San Diego County. In this program, he will present experts in the various fields of construction.<br /><br />
This program is authorized by SDSU's College of Engineering.<br /><br />
<strong>Workplace Benefits</strong><br />
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<li>Proven techniques from experts in construction specialties</li>
<li> Practical on-the-job skills you can use right away</li>
<li> The knowledge you need to move into supervisory roles</li>
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<strong>Textbook Required</strong><br />
Textbook/course material information is available at <a href=" http://www.sdsubookstore.com/es" target="_blank">www.sdsubookstore.com/es</a>; just use your five digit schedule number when selecting a course.<br /><br />
<strong><a name="contact"></a>For additional information please email <a href="mailto:construction-ces@sdsu.edu">construction-ces@sdsu.edu</a> or call (619) 594-5489.</strong><br /><br />
For an online demo go to <a href="http://www.constructionclasses.com/potential_student.htm" target="_blank">www.constructionclasses.com/potential_student.htm</a>
Course Descriptions
After completing this course, students will understand the different types of estimates and how to organize an estimating document. Levels of estimates, quantity take-off techniques, materials pricing methods, and labor productivity rates will be addressed. Students will learn how to determine profit and overhead mark-up and how to determine construction costs.<br><br>
<a href="http://www.sdsubookstore.com/es/" title="SDSU Bookstore site" target="_blank">This class requires the purchase of textbook materials</a>.
This class is intended to develop mathematical skills that can be applied to the construction trade through practice and application. This course is an introduction to other courses in construction. While this class is not a prerequisite for any other classes, it does provide a foundation for them.<br><br>
<a href="http://www.sdsubookstore.com/es/" title="SDSU Bookstore site" target="_blank">This class requires the purchase of textbook materials</a>.