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Construction Management Certificate Program

Program at a Glance

  • Complete in 12 months
  • 6 online courses
  • $4,462.50-$5,250.00
  • Eligible for VA Benefits
  • Included on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), as approved by Yolo County
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Student Recommended

92% of construction students would recommend this program to a colleague*

*Based on UC Davis CPE Class Climate Survey

Become a Construction Manager with an Online Certificate

Invest in your career with the Construction Management Certificate Program. Taught by respected industry veterans, our program features a robust curriculum that covers the fundamental aspects and principles of being an elite construction manager, and is endorsed by the region’s top industry associations, including BIA, SRBX and the American Society of Professional Estimators.

Who Is This Program For?

  • Entry- and mid-level construction professionals looking to accelerate their career progression
  • Experienced construction professionals interested in honing key skills in specific areas
  • Field or office staff seeking a practical understanding of the construction industry or looking to earn credit toward a construction management degree
  • Career changers interested in moving into the construction sector

What You’ll Learn

  • Read and apply blueprints and plans from conceptual drawings to final construction
  • Prepare winning bids and manage design-and-build projects of any size
  • Accurately determine construction methods, labor needs and project time frames
  • Implement proven strategies for supervising and monitoring construction activities
  • Use cost accounting principles and applications in a construction environment
  • Follow rules of bidding and the rights and liabilities of construction contractors and design professionals

What You’ll Get

  • One-on-one interaction with veteran construction managers who can help you succeed in today's building industry
  • Class projects and case studies that provide dynamic, real-world training in emerging technologies and new methods of project delivery
  • Unique networking opportunities with instructors, professional associations and fellow students that can help advance your career
  • A convenient online learning experience that doesn’t get in the way of your day job
  • Practical knowledge of a systems-based approach to construction management that can be applied immediately to your job
  • Academic credit through the UC Davis Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering that can be applied toward a construction management degree

Fast Track

Save 15% on the cost of the Construction Management Certificate by enrolling in the Fast Track option.

  • $89,535 is the average income for a construction manager (Glassdoor)
  • Construction management jobs are expected to grow by 10% by 2028, which is faster than the national job growth average (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • Top five states for construction management employment: California, Texas, Florida, New York and Illinois (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

This program requires completion of 20 required units of designated course work with a grade of “C” or better. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the Construction Management Certificate Program.

Course content is frequently revised to ensure that the program is up-to-date with the latest industry standards. For this reason, you must complete all of the course requirements of your certificate within five years from the day you enroll in the first course. A certificate will not be awarded if the requirements are not completed and your application for candidacy is not received within this timeframe.

For additional information about our enrollment policies, please click here.

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Required Courses

Required Courses Units Winter Spring Summer Fall
Construction Plan Reading & Specifications 3 Online Online Online
Construction Law and Contracts 4 Online Online Online
Construction Accounting and Financial Management 3 Online
Online Online
Estimating, Preconstruction and Bidding 4 Online
Online Online
Project Planning, Scheduling and Control 3 Online
Online Online
Construction Project Management: Bid and Beyond 3 Online Online Online
  • At Your Own Pace: Take individual courses for a total cost of $5,250 (or an average cost of $875 per course).
    • A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $125 must also be paid in order to receive your certificate.
  • Fast Track: Pay $4,462.50 in full at the time of enrollment and save over $900 on the cost of the program, including the waiver of the $125 registration fee. Please note that the Fast Track option is not available if paying with VA benefits. Learn more.
  • Textbooks are not included in the cost of tuition.

For information about financing your education, please click here.

Access free career resources. Our students have free access to tools for career planning, resume writing, interview practice and more. 

Ready to advance your career? Pick the option that best suits your needs and your lifestyle:

  • Register. Fill out a brief certificate registration form and pay the registration fee. By doing so, you declare your intent to complete the program and lock in program requirements. If you have questions about your course plan or next steps, please email us.
  • Fast Track. Enroll in our Construction Management Fast Track Certificate Program to save 15% on the cost of the program. We’ll waive your $125 registration fee and a program representative will contact you to discuss your academic path. 
  • Enroll in an individual course. Check out individual courses that are currently open for enrollment. Courses will be applied to the certificate program if you later decide to complete your certificate.
  • Sign up for an information session. Learn more about the program by enrolling in a free information session. If an information session for this program is not currently open for enrollment, click on “notify me,” and we’ll contact you when the next one becomes available.

Questions? We’re here to help. If you’ve got a question, email us or call (530) 757-8777.