Successfully complete three classes and earn a certificate in either <strong>On-site Supervision, Project Management</strong>, or <strong>Supervisory Technologies</strong>. Successfully complete all nine classes and earn a certificate in <strong>Construction Supervisory Series</strong> 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 <strong>Certificate in Construction Supervisory Series</strong> will also receive a certificate of recognition from the AGC.<br /><br />
<strong>The Certificate</strong><br />
Required classes for the <strong>Certificate in On-site Supervision</strong>: <em>Leadership and Motivation, Oral and Written Communications,</em> and <em>Accident Prevention and Loss Control.</em><br /><br />
Required classes for the <strong>Certificate in Project Management</strong>: <em>Contract Documents and Construction Law, Problem-solving and Decision-making,</em> and <em>Project Management for Construction Supervisors.</em><br /><br />
Required classes for the <strong>Certificate in Supervisory Technologies</strong>: <em>Planning and Scheduling, Cost Awareness and Production Control,</em> and <em>Construction Productivity Improvement.</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 />
<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 />
This program is authorized by SDSU's Colleges of Business Administration and 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><em>For additional information please email <a href="mailto:construction-ces@sdsu.edu">construction-ces@sdsu.edu</a> or call (619) 594-1138.</em></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><br /><br />
<img src="/Client/images/static/partners/sdworkforce.gif" width="108" height="79" align="left" alt="San Diego Workforce Partnership - Creating Workforce Solutions for the San Diego Region"> The College of Extended Studies is a State-approved provider for the <a href="/workforce">Federal Workforce Investment Act</a> for this program.
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Course Descriptions
Accident Prevention and Loss Control
This class will focus on managing the construction safety function. Students will learn how to use the project schedule to help prevent losses. You will learn how to select methods and equipment to prevent loss and ensure a safe working environment. We will study the delegation of responsibility for safety, equipment maintenance, and common construction hazards. You will learn how to administer an accident prevention program at the job site level as well as how to handle a job site inspection by a regulatory agency. We will review the documentation, reference materials, and advisory services that are available to the construction supervisor.
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Construction Productivity Improvement
Organizing a project with productivity improvement as a goal will be studied. Students will learn how to calculate and measure worker productivity. This class will feature personnel management and practice work improvement analysis.
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Project Management for Construction Supervisors
Students will learn how to plan, organize, and staff a construction project. Planning will be stressed for production and support activities. Students will learn how to formulate policies and procedures.
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Oral and Written Communications
This online course is designed for you to become a more effective supervisor by becoming a more effective communicator. The skills you learn within the course will be put to use right away!
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Contract Documents and Construction Law
This online course focuses on understanding the relationship between contract documents and the construction process.
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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.
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