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CONSTRUCTION CLASSES & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
CSUSM Extended Learning and Construction Experts, Inc. partnered to bring you a new series of online construction education courses designed for professionals, contractors and emerging leaders to thrive, and advance jobsite practices, business protocols, and construction practices.
Call 760-634-2474 or email Lisa Thibodeaux lisa@constructionclasses.com
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Our instructors are construction professionals currently working in the field.
Classes in the CSUSM Certificate in Construction Program include:
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
CERTIFICATE
Develop fundamental and advanced principles of construction estimating and bidding. Deep dive into the estimating process through each step, and use professional resources, templates, and feedback to effectively estimate commercial, civil, and residential projects.
Learn about the elements of estimating: software, calculations, equipment, tools and more. Self-paced, start anytime.
Gain a stronger foundation in calculating area, volume, board feet and measurement strategies. Self-paced, start anytime.
Strengthen your blueprint reading skills through exercises with reading foundations to roofing systems. Paced class offered every term.
Gain practice, resources, and feedback in estimating for general conditions, concrete, and masonry. Paced class offered every term.
Advance your estimating training with carpentry, doors, windows, MEP and a simulated bid day. Paced class offered every term.
Discover more about the most commonly used construction materials, sourcing, and sustainability. Paced class offered every term.
Study earthmoving equipment and how to determine which equipment is best for the job. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Apply the principles of project planning and scheduling to better understand time and resource management on a construction project. Paced class offered every term.
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE
CERTIFICATE
Develop a range of specializations in construction supervision, estimating, and project management Engage in online discussion forums to share resources, address common industry challenges, and exchange best practices.
Learn about the elements of estimating: software, calculations, equipment, tools and more. Self-paced, start anytime.
Gain a stronger foundation in calculating area, volume, board feet and measurement strategies. Self-paced, start anytime.
Strengthen your blueprint reading skills through exercises with reading foundations to roofing systems. Paced class offered every term.
Understand the structure of contract documents, negotiate and address concerns before they become high risk. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Connect cost analysis to productivity and influence how you look at a budget and workflow. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Enhance your knowledge & analysis of sustainable building practices and impact on the construction process. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
CIVIL SITE WORK
CERTIFICATE
Gain an in-depth education on heavy civil construction practices and the connections between construction equipment selection, earthwork, underground utilities, and the features of heavy civil construction.
Study earthmoving equipment and how to determine which equipment is best for the job. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Study practical knowledge about civil materials, civil construction practices, shrink and swell. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Practice reading civil drawings and highway plans and learn more about the use of civil construction materials. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Engage in weekly estimating tasks that build up to a complete estimate for a civil project. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
204P Contract Documents and Construction Law Unit 4. Understand the structure of contract documents, negotiate and address concerns before they become high risk. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
205T Planning and Scheduling Unit 3 Apply the principles of project planning and scheduling to better understand time and resource management on a construction project. Paced class offered every term.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE
Learn the fundamental principles of construction project management, including planning and scheduling, legal aspects of construction, contract development, insurance implementation, and equipment selection.
Study earthmoving equipment and how to determine which equipment is best for the job. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Apply the principles of project planning and scheduling to better understand time and resource management on a construction project. Paced class offered every term.
Enhance your knowledge & analysis of sustainable building practices and impact on the construction process. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Apply and understand decision making at each stage of the construction process from preconstruction to close out. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Develop skills to analyze the contractor’s liability, risk, and negotiate the solution by applying the law. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
203P Risk Management & Problem Solving Gain practice in problem solving and decision making skills to execute throughout your career. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
204P Contract Documents & Construction Law Understand the structure of contract documents, negotiate and address concerns before they become high risk. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
206T Construction Productivity & Cost Management Connect cost analysis to productivity and influence how you look at a budget and workflow. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION:
CIVIL SITE WORK CERTIFICATE
Develop skills superintendents need in leadership and problem solving. Enhance construction supervisory skills and advance your career to construction supervisor. Civil Emphasis incorporates classes focused on earthmoving and civil site work construction
Develop leadership and motivation skills and strategies to use on the jobsite and beyond. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Develop communication skills and strategies to have greater impact on your crews and coworkers. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Gain practice in problem solving and decision making skills to execute throughout your career. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Understand the structure of contract documents, negotiate and address concerns before they become high risk. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Apply the principles of project planning and scheduling to better understand time and resource management on a construction project. Paced class offered every term.
Connect cost analysis to productivity and influence how you look at a budget and workflow. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Building Emphasis
Two required classes
- 305 Building Green Building Enhance your knowledge & analysis of sustainable building practices and impact on the construction process. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
- 308 Construction Project Management Apply and understand decision making at each stage of the construction process from preconstruction to close out. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Civil Emphasis
Two required classes
- 108 Construction Equipment & Methods Study earthmoving equipment and how to determine which equipment is best for the job. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
- 109 Practical Applications of Civil Site Work Study practical knowledge about civil materials, civil construction practices, shrink and swell. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
BUILDING CERTIFICATE
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between contract documents and the construction project process. Enhance construction supervisory skills and scale up your career to construction supervisor. Building Emphasis focuses on vertical construction and sustainable construction processes.
Develop leadership and motivation skills and strategies to use on the jobsite and beyond. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Develop communication skills and strategies to have greater impact on your crews and coworkers. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Gain practice in problem solving and decision making skills to execute throughout your career. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Understand the structure of contract documents, negotiate and address concerns before they become high risk. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
Apply the principles of project planning and scheduling to better understand time and resource management on a construction project. Paced class offered every term.
Connect cost analysis to productivity and influence how you look at a budget and workflow. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
- 305 Building Green Buildings Enhance your knowledge & analysis of sustainable building practices and impact on the construction process. Paced class offered in January and June terms.
- 308 Construction Project Management Apply and understand decision making at each stage of the construction process from preconstruction to close out. Paced class offered in April and September terms.
Have Questions? Contact VERNICE at CSUSM Extended Learning
Call 760-634-2474 or email Lisa Thibodeaux lisa@constructionclasses.com
ADVANCE YOUR SKILLS ONLINE
CSUSM Extended Learning online construction classes are offered two to four times each year. Complete a 10 week self-paced course, a paced 10 week course or a 5 course certificate program.
Make your plans to get into class today by reviewing the certificate program and class schedule for the upcoming semesters. You can also see a complete list of our classes (from blueprint reading classes to estimating classes and more!) and our instructor gallery.
CSUSM Extended Learing online construction classes are designed for all levels of learners from emerging professionals, craft professionals, experienced construction professionals looking to advance your career.
STUDENT REVIEWS
“Everything was great. from the start, to self-pace, to the response from the tutor. All great.” (102 Essential Construction Math)
“This was a great course that will be put to use in my career…There is a huge disconnect between the field and the office and I feel like this lesson helps bridge that gap.” (206 Construction Productivity and Management)
PRICING
- $670 per 10-week class*
- $355 per seminar*
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