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Certificate ProgramOnline CourseOnline Professional Certificate in Construction Practices

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.

Workplace Benefits

  • Be better prepared to succeed at your chosen profession
  • Learn from the experts in the various fields of construction
  • Advance within your current trade or transition into a new career

Location of Classes
This certificate program is held online. Consistent access to the Internet is required.

The Certificate
To earn the certificate, students are required to complete eight of the ten classes. All courses should be completed within two years of starting the program.

Courses available include: Estimating and Bidding I, Estimating and Bidding II, Cost Awareness and Production Control, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Construction Supervision, Construction Materials and Processes, Legal Aspects of Construction, Introduction to Construction Estimating, Construction Blueprint Reading, or Essential Construction Math.

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 practices.

Each course costs $525 (after first class, add $20 late fee.)

>> For an online demo go to www.constructionclasses.com/potential_student.htm

textbookTextbook/course material information is available at www.sdsubookstore.com/es; just use your five digit schedule number when selecting a course.

>> A special refund policy applies, please see Registration Information: Refunds and Withdrawals.

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For additional information please email extended.std@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-0787.

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Associated General Contractors of America logo Courses are offered in cooperation with the San Diego Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America.

Summer 2008 Courses

Online Course Construction Blueprint Reading
This course is designed to help participants learn to read the drawings used to communicate information about building construction projects. At the completion of the course, students will have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects, and will understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George, CPE.  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR X-33 (three units)
Schedule No. 08SU 08783 FP
Dates: June 23-August 31
Location: Online
Fee: $525 ($545 after June 23) Last day to enroll is June 30.

Register online for 08SU 08783 FP


Online Course Contract Documents and Construction Law
This online course focuses on understanding the relationship between contract documents and the construction process.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George (see previous biography)  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR X-31 (three units)
Schedule No. 08SU 08820 FP
Dates: June 23-August 31
Location: Online
Fee: $525 ($545 after June 23) Last day to enroll is June 30.

Register online for 08SU 08820 FP


Online Course Essential Construction Math
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.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George (see previous biography)  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR X-35 (three units)
Schedule No. 08SU 08772 FP
Dates: June 23-August 31
Location: Online
Fee: $525 ($545 after June 23) Last day to enroll is June 30.

Register online for 08SU 08772 FP


Online Course Estimating and Bidding I
Students will learn estimating problem-solving in general conditions, civil work, concrete, and masonry (excavation, backfill, grading, paving, landscaping, etc.). Hands-on estimating with quantity take-off, pricing, and bidding is stressed. Uniform cost index categories one-four will be covered.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George (see previous biography)  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR X-21 (three units)
Schedule No. 08SU 08794 FP
Dates: June 23-August 31
Location: Online
Fee: $525 ($545 after June 23) Last day to enroll is June 30.

Register online for 08SU 08794 FP


Online Course Estimating and Bidding II
Students will do quantity surveys and material take-offs while practicing cost estimating and will learn bidding and submission practices and principles. Uniform cost index categories five and above will be covered.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George (see previous biography)  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR X-22 (three units)
Schedule No. 08SU 08805 FP
Dates: June 23-August 31
Location: Online
Fee: $525 ($545 after June 23) Last day to enroll is June 30.

Register online for 08SU 08805 FP


Online Course Introduction to Construction Estimating
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.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George (see previous biography)  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR X-34 (three units)
Schedule No. 08SU 08761 FP
Dates: June 23-August 31
Location: Online
Fee: $525 ($545 after June 23) Last day to enroll is June 30.

Register online for 08SU 08761 FP


Online Course Planning and Scheduling
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.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George (see previous biography)  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR X-32 (three units)
Schedule No. 08SU 08831 FP
Dates: June 23-August 31
Location: Online
Fee: $525 ($545 after June 23) Last day to enroll is June 30.

Register online for 08SU 08831 FP

Last update April 24, 2008

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