Construction Certificates

Spring 2020

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 Spring Session Dates: 1/13/20-3/22/20

Introduction to Construction - Start Anytime Self-Paced ETMCO 1510 C30

Tuition: $280.00

Instructor: Online

Where & When: Online Online

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.