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Construction Certificates

Spring 2023

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: April 10 - June 18

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

Tuition: $300.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online Start anytime 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.

Introduction to Concrete - Start Anytime ETMCO 1511 C30

Tuition: $300.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online Start anytime Online

This self-paced four module Introduction to Concrete seminar is an introduction to both Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) and Asphaltic Concrete. PCC, hereinafter called concrete, is arguably the world’s most used construction material. Students will become familiar with the materials and properties of each along the manipulators used including formwork, additives, and reinforcement. Students will develop an awareness of installation techniques for horizontal and vertical concrete, uses for tilt-up and precast concrete. Students will develop a working understanding of weather’s impact on concrete and the uses of asphaltic concrete. This seminar provides both an introduction to concrete and an opportunity to deepen your industry knowledge of a material used all over the world in diverse conditions.

 

Introduction to Construction Estimating - Start Anytime ETMCO 1500 C30

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online Start anytime Online

Introduction to Construction Estimating is a self-paced class which is the gateway to more complex and trade specific estimating courses. This online class is designed to help estimators polish their estimating skills and learn the basic skills that are absolutely required to produce successful construction estimates.

Cost includes text

Essential Construction Math - Start Anytime ETMCO 1501 C30

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online Start anytime Online

This construction math self-paced 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.

Cost includes text

Construction Blueprint Reading ETMCO 1502 C31

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online

This construction blueprint reading class covers a foundation skill in construction. All construction professionals, regardless of whether they are working in the field or in the office, must know how to read blueprints. Blueprint reading is not terribly difficult but it does require practice and some basic knowledge of blueprints.

This online blueprint reading course is designed to provide you with that foundation knowledge and enough practice at reading blueprints to get you started.  Mastery of blueprint reading will come with practice and with using blueprints on the job on a regular basis.

Cost includes text 

Estimating and Bidding 1 ETMCO 1503 C31

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online

This Estimating and Bidding online course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with General Conditions, Site Work, Concrete and Form work, and Masonry Estimating.

Cost includes text

Estimating and Bidding 2 ETMCO 1504 C31

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online

This Estimating and Bidding 2 online course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating.  We will also focus on the preparation of work-place ready estimating documents.

Cost includes text

Construction Materials and Processes ETMCO 1505 C31

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online

This construction materials and processes online course will give the student an overall understanding of materials and methods.  Each week we will study one specific material category, one specific construction process, and an overall construction system.  The student will have the opportunity to expand the studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered by the student in his/her work place.

In addition the student is expected to research and report on the session materials and processes with respect to sustainable or “green” construction.

Cost includes text

Construction Equipment and Methods ETMCO 1506 C31

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online

This course, Construction Equipment and Methods, introduces the student to construction equipment and selected heavy civil construction methods. This includes economy, selection, and productivity of common construction equipment and construction procedures for heavy civil construction and site development. The course will cover an introduction to equipment economics and utilization, determining earthwork quantities, equipment production rates, fundamentals of earth moving and excavating, loading and hauling equipment, cranes, compressors, pumps and much more..

Cost includes text

Practical Application of Heavy Civil Sitework ETMCO 1507 C31

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online

This course focuses on understanding civil construction techniques. This includes site preparation and grading, excavation, backfill, compaction, trenching, paving, and dewatering. Discussions on the proper methods of determining earthwork quantities, estimating civil construction costs and safety implications will take place throughout the course.

Cost includes text

Leadership & Motivation ETMCO 2001 C31

Tuition: $480.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online
Recognize your style of leadership and how to utilize other styles when appropriate. Analyze worker needs and learn how these needs effect motivation.. Determine how to improve job performance and positively influence attitudes and abilities. Learn the various roles of the leader and how these roles can be applied at the job site.
 
Additional Information
Construction Experts Online
Plus approx. $156 test

Risk Management & Problem Solving ETMCO 2011 C31

Tuition: $480.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online
This class will focus on identifying, managing and solving risk related construction problems. You will learn how to utilize select methods to reduce risk, 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 proactively reduce risk within the construction work environment. We will review proactive and reactive problem solving strategies in addition to the documentation, insurance policies, and reference materials available to the construction supervisor.
 
Additional Information
Construction Experts Online
Plus approx. $156 text

Construction Productivity & Cost Management ETMCO 2006 C31

Tuition: $480.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online
Students will learn the prime objective for all supervisors in construction: completing projects on time and within budget. This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to effectively control construction costs and time at the job site.  This class specifically focuses on construction cost and applies principles and practices associated with cost awareness and production control to different elements of a project. 
 
Additional Information
Construction Experts Online
Plus approx. $156 text

Planning and Scheduling ETMCO 2005 C31

Tuition: $480.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online
The Certificate in Construction Supervision program includes this class on Planning and Scheduling because this is a primary technical skill required of the construction supervisor. Students will learn how to plan, prepare and update construction project schedules in this course. We will study construction planning and will practice preparing a project plan.
 
Additional Information
Construction Experts Online
Plus approx. $156 text

Construction Project Management ETMCO 3006 C31

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online
The purpose of this course is to provide a framework for understanding the project manager's roles, responsibilities, processes and procedures. Student will learn the stages of the project, dispute resolution, project financing, feasibility, bidding and contracting. Students will learn about cost and risk control as well as developing and applying policies and procedures. Other topics will include subcontractor management, purchasing and components of a good purchase order. Project start up and close out techniques will be covered.
 
Cost includes text

Practical Applications of Construction Law ETMCO 3005 C31

Tuition: $580.00
Instructor: Construction Experts
Where & When: Online 4/10/23 - 6/18/23 Online
The purpose of the 310 Practical Applications of Construction Law online course is to provide a framework for understanding the legal environment in which construction takes place. Students will learn the stages of contracts, how to avoid litigation, methods to protect yourself/ your company in a litigious society, understand the legal liability of construction professionals, avoid disputes using clauses, and be more informed when navigating the legality of the jobsite. Students will learn about the different models of contracts, contract principles, offers, and defenses to the formation of contracts. We will review the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and how it is used in sales contracts. Topics also include the roles and responsibilities of the contractor, architect, and the documents that bind them. Bonds, liens, and waivers,the legal liability of construction professionals, avoiding disputes through use of clauses, and how to avoid defects are included in this course.
 
Cost includes text
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