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Certificate ProgramOnline CourseProfessional Certificate in Construction Supervisory Series

The Program
Successfully complete three classes and earn a certificate in either On-Site Supervision, Project Management, or Supervisory Technologies. Successfully complete all nine classes and earn a certificate in Construction Supervisory Series which is based in part on (and includes) the very popular Associated General Contractors (ACG) Supervisory Training Program (STP) series. Students will be issued an AGC certificate of completion for each course successfully completed. Students who successfully complete the Certificate in Construction Supervisory Series will also receive a certificate of recognition from the AGC.

Who Should Attend
This certificate program is for construction superintendents, project managers, foremen, estimators, safety directors, field engineers and training directors. It is also for anyone aspiring to become any of the above. This certificate program is available to students all over the world with Internet access.

Required classes for the Certificate in On-Site Supervision: Leadership and Motivation, Oral and Written Communications, and Accident Prevention and Loss Control.

Required classes for the Certificate in Project Management: Contract Documents and Construction Law, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making, and Project Management for Construction Supervisors.

Required classes for the Certificate in Supervisory Technologies: Planning and Scheduling, Cost Awareness and Production Control, and Construction Productivity Improvement.

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

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.

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

>> 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 the three-digit extension credit course number when selecting a course (courses are listed under the engineering department).

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

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For additional information please email construction-ces@sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-1138.

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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.

Fall 2009 Courses

Online Course Cost Awareness and Production Control
This course is for construction company employees and owners who are involved in the construction of a building. The four elements of cost control (budget reports, cost reporting, subcontractor control, and change order control) will be covered. Key topics include an overview of construction accounting processes, and how cost reporting interrelates with estimating and financial reports developed for management by accountants.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George, CPE.  

Extension Credit Course No. BA 0025 (three units)
Schedule No. 09FA 81852 FP
Dates: Sept. 14-Nov. 21
Location: Online
Fee: $576 ($596 after Sept. 14) Last day to register Sept. 21.

Schedule Number 09FA 81852 FP is Closed


Online Course Leadership and Motivation
This class will teach the student how to recognize their style of leadership and how to utilize other styles when appropriate. Students will learn how the analysis of worker needs affects worker motivation, the effect that attitudes and abilities have on job performance, and how to positively influence attitudes and abilities.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George (see previous biography)  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR 0028 (three units)
Schedule No. 09FA 81863 FP
Dates: Sept. 14-Nov. 21
Location: Online
Fee: $576 ($596 after Sept. 14) Last day to register Sept. 21.

Schedule Number 09FA 81863 FP is Closed


Online Course Problem-solving and Decision-making for Business
The purpose of this class is to provide the student with the knowledge of how to solve and prevent problems and how to make decisions. Students will study technical problems, human performance problems, and scheduling problems.

Textbook Required

Instructor: Bob George (see previous biography)  

Extension Credit Course No. ENGR 0029 (three units)
Schedule No. 09FA 81874 FP
Dates: Sept. 14-Nov. 21
Location: Online
Fee: $576 ($596 after Sept. 14) Last day to register Sept. 21.

Schedule Number 09FA 81874 FP is Closed

San Diego Workforce Partnership - Creating Workforce Solutions for the San Diego Region

The College of Extended Studies is a State-approved provider
for the Federal Workforce Investment Act for this program.

Last update August 3, 2009

The statements found on this page/site are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up-to-date and accurate, official information can be found in the University publications.
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