Construction Certificates
Fall 2021
For complete descriptions and updates to certificate requirements see: www.constructionclasses.com.
Bucks County Community College, in partnership with Construction Experts, Inc., offers several online construction certificates:
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Practices
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Supervision
- Construction Supervision Emphasis in Building
- Construction Supervision Emphasis in Civil Sitework
- Civil Sitework Construction
Workplace Benefits
- Be better prepared to succeed at your profession
- Learn from experts in various fields of construction
- Advance within your current trade or transition into a new career
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. All certificates should be completed within two years of starting the program.
Construction Estimating
This courseware provides an excellent overview of basic and advanced principles of construction estimating and bidding in the construction industry.
Must complete 5 of the following 6 classes:
- Introduction to Construction Estimating
- Essential Construction Math
- Construction Blueprint Reading*
- Estimating and Bidding 1*
- Estimating and Bidding 2*
- Construction Materials and Processes *
Construction Practices
Must complete 8 of the following 10 classes:
- Introduction to Construction Estimating*
- Essential Construction Math*
- Construction Blueprint Reading*
- Estimating and Bidding 1*
- Estimating and Bidding 2*
- Construction Materials and Processes*
- Contract Documents and Construction Law
- Planning and Scheduling
- Construction Productivity and Cost Management
*Denotes a course that runs every quarter.
Construction Supervision Emphasis in Civil Site Work
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.
Must complete all of the 8 following classes:
- Leadership and Motivation
- Oral and Written Communications
- Problem-Solving and Risk Management
- Contract Documents and Construction Law
- Planning and Scheduling
- Practical Applications of Civil Construction
- Construction Productivity and Cost Management
- Construction Equipment and Methods
Construction Supervision Emphasis in Building
Must complete all of the 8 following classes:
- Leadership and Motivation
- Oral and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving and Risk Management
- Contract Documents and Construction Law
- Planning and Scheduling
- Building Green Buildings
- Construction Productivity and Cost Management
- Construction Project Management
Civil Sitework Construction
Must complete all 4 of the following classes.
- Estimating Civil and Site Work Construction
- Construction Materials and Processes
- Construction Equipment and Methods
- Practical Applications of Civil Construction
Choose one of the following courses to complete the Certificate in Civil Site work:
- Contract Documents and Construction Law
- Planning and Schedule
Construction Project Management
Must complete all 5 of the following classes.
- Construction Project Management
- Contract Documents and Construction Law
- Construction Equipment and Methods
- Planning and Schedule
- Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s Perspective
All Online Fall Session Dates: 9/13/21-11/21/21
Introduction to Construction - Start Anytime Self-Paced ETMCO 1510 C30
This self-paced four module Introduction to Construction seminar is an introduction to the construction industry, its parties, and processes. Students will become familiar with the different types of construction, the diverse roles, stages, and processes of a construction project. Students will develop an awareness of safety regulations, safety inspection, construction documents and their uses.
Students will develop a working understanding of construction project management topics including estimating, project management, scheduling, close out and pay out.
Introduction to Construction Estimating - Start Anytime ETMCO 1500 C30
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Essential Construction Math - Start Anytime ETMCO 1501 C30
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Construction Blueprint Reading ETMCO 1502 C30
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Estimating and Bidding 1 ETMCO 1503 C30
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Estimating and Bidding 2 ETMCO 1504 C30
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Construction Materials and Processes ETMCO 1505 C30
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Construction Equipment and Methods ETMCO 1506 C30
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Practical Applications of Civil Sitework ETMCO 1507 C30
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Civil Blueprint Reading and Materials ETMCO 1509 C30
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Leadership and Motivation ETMCO 2001 C30
Plus approx. $156 text
Risk Management and Problem Solving ETMCO 2011 C30
Plus approx. $156 text
Planning and Scheduling ETMCO 2005 C30
Plus approx. $156 text
Construction Productivity and Cost Management ETMCO 2009 C30
Plus approx. $156 text
Construction Project Management ETMCO 3006 C30
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Practical Applications of Construction Law ETMCO 3005 C30
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