5 Core Courses, 60 Hours of Electives* 14 Semester Units, 210 Hours of Instruction

Choose 5 from list below:

Construction Project Scheduling and Control CIV ENG X463 (2 semester units)Understand network-based schedules and control to ensure successful completion of a project.

Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling CIV ENG X494 (2 semester units)Examine how building information modeling technologies can be used for 3-D project visualization, quantity takeoff, cost estimating, scheduling, coordination and facility management.

Fundamentals of Construction Law IDS X440 (2 semester units)Learn California construction law as it applies to foundational rights, statutes and legal obligations.

Management and Supervision: Systems, People and Performance CIV ENG X479.1 (2 semester units)Employ effective strategies to lead, plan, organize and manage construction projects.

Management in the Construction Industry CIV ENG X464 (2 semester units)Get an introduction to management techniques common in the industry.

Managing Safety and Health in Construction Projects CIV ENG X452 (2 semester units)Learn to recognize the safety and environmental issues faced by a construction firm.

Preconstruction Estimating: From Design Development Stage to the Final Bid Process CIV ENG X451 (2 semester units)Understand all aspects of construction-estimating techniques during preconstruction.

Sustainable Construction Management and Field Practices CIV ENG X490 (2 semester units)Understand green management and operating tactics from preconstruction to commissioning. *See the website for a complete list of electives. Course availability is subject to change.

The Certificate Program in Construction Management provides thorough preparation for effective leadership in the field, including work for major projects (large office buildings and facilities infrastructures) and smaller-scale projects (residential and small offices). Learn the regulatory, insurance, management, safety, estimating and environmental aspects necessary for a project’s overall planning and control. Gain problem-solving skills to determine costs, establish schedules and apply time-value-of-money concepts to effectively evaluate alternatives. In addition to interpreting construction-material properties and standards, you acquire perspectives on emerging issues in the field. With a curriculum overseen by an advisory board of industry and education leaders and approved by the University of California, Berkeley, College of Engineering, you are assured of a relevant, up-to-date education.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN

Construction Management

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“ The material was so related to a work project that it made the content clear. It helps when you’re in the work environment and you can put the coursework into practice.”

—ANA LAZO, Certificate Program in Construction Management Graduate

Prerequisites for AdmissionThere are no formal prerequisites for the Certificate Program in Construction Management, but a bachelor’s degree or previous construction experience is recommended.

Curriculum and Completion RequirementsThe curriculum comprises 5 core courses (10 semester units) and 60 hours of electives (2–4 courses) for a total of 14 se-mester units (210 hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

You must take all courses for a letter grade. To receive the certificate, you must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, with a grade of C or better in each course. A Certificate With Distinction will be awarded to those who complete the certificate with a GPA of 3.7 or higher.

You must complete all coursework within five years of register-ing for the certificate. However, requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field; we recommend completing the curriculum in a timely fashion.

How to Register for This Professional CertificateRegister for the Certificate Program in Construction Manage-ment at extension.berkeley.edu/cert/register.html. Click on the More Information button next to the certificate title to begin the registration process. Complete your student account profile if you are a new student, and pay the nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the Certificate Program in Construction Management.

Value of a UC Berkeley Extension Professional CertificateAs the continuing education arm of the University of Califor-nia, Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension is a respected provider of adult and professional education. A UC Berkeley Extension professional certificate is approved by an academic advisory board comprising industry experts; University of California, Berkeley, professors; and UC Berkeley Extension academic staff. A certificate is widely recognized as proof of the success-ful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth course of study.

Learn MoreFor additional information about the Certificate Program in Construction Management, visit extension.berkeley.edu/cert/const.html, email extension-techeng@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4151.

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