Construction Management Certificate
This undergraduate certificate will give you an in-depth understanding of the design and technology framework and the communication and management skills required for your career advancement. Designed and taught by industry professionals, the program is for people interested in a career as a construction manager or industry professional who want to increase their knowledge of new technologies or improve their management and communication skills.
The Construction Management major and certificate are now WIA (Workforce Investment Act) certified! Please contact your local Minnesota WorkForce Center to find out if you are eligible to receive WIA funding for your studies.
A Growing Industry
Construction management is a growing field that offers you a number of career opportunities. The employment rate for construction managers is expected to increase by 20 percent by 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, due to:
- The need to replace existing infrastructure
- The need to build energy-efficient structures
- An increase in worker safety laws
- Changes in building technology
- Environmental protection regulations requiring more construction managers be available on site
What You'll Learn
This credit certificate course work combines design and engineering concepts with construction management and business skills. The curriculum is aligned with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management. You'll gain essential skills and knowledge in:
- Estimating documents
- Scheduling contracts
- Planning project execution
- Measuring results and ensuring quality
- Managing projects
Certificate Benefits
Real-world knowledge for real-world success -- that's what credit certificates at the University offer you. Enhance your capabilities, learn new skills, or begin working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree. These accredited certificate programs are:
- Designed for working professionals
- Shorter than degree programs
- Transferable as an area of study to a degree program
- Flexible, with courses offered at varying times
- Taught by University faculty
- Approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents
