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Wednesday, January 16, 6pm,
Schulz Information Center 1121
About the Program
This Certificate Program provides education for contractors, subcontractors, project managers, superintendents, owner representatives, design professionals and anyone interested in advancing in a career in the construction industry. The faculty are all highly experienced in various professional occupations and have outstanding teaching abilities. Courses may be taken alone to fulfill an individual’s specific need for specialized knowledge or to complete the requirements for the Construction Management Certificate.
To qualify for the Construction Management Certificate, students must successfully complete 240 hours of classroom instruction. Most courses in this Certificate Program are 30 hours. Courses in the Green Building Professional Certificate Program and the Management and Supervision Certificate Program also may be counted toward the Construction Management Certificate.
The courses are offered on a credit/no credit basis for Continuing Education Units (CEU). The CEU is a nationally recognized measurement of professional development coursework. The coursework may include required texts, materials provided by the instructors, work outside class, and examination at the discretion of the instructors.
Registration may be completed online at the website below, through catalogs available upon request from the School of Extended Education and by phone/fax.
Program Coordinator: Bryan J. Varner, CSI, CCCA bjvarner@sonic.net or (707) 578-3303
How does the certificate program relate to employment
in the construction industry?
The program's focus is on essential skills for succeeding in the business environment
such as business planning, accounting, personnel management, project scheduling
computer applications and marketing.
The skills presented apply to small construction business owners as well as
to managers and business personnel within a larger company.
Do I need to make formal application to the program?
No application is necessary; you can sign up for one course
or the whole program on a class-by-class basis.
How do I obtain my certificate?
After completing the required eight courses, call the School of Extended Education
at 707/664-2394 and request your Application for Certificate. After checking
your records and confirming that you've met the requirements, a certificate
is mailed to you.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes, for more information on scholarships see Student
Resources.
The TERI Continuing Education Loan is also available to certificate program
students who meet certain requirements. Applications are available in the Extended
Education office.
Do courses need to be taken in a certain order?
No, you may enroll in the courses in any order;
there is no required sequence.
How long does it take to complete
the program?
Students taking at least three courses per semester,
Fall and Spring, can complete the program in three semesters.
Financial Aid
The Education Resources Institute Inc. (TERI) offers student loans for certificate
program students who meet certain requirements. Applications are available in
Extended Education, 707/664-2394.
Scholarships:
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) and the Redwood Empire Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) have established scholarships for students in Construction Management Certificate Program. Scholarships are used to reimburse qualified students for course fees. Applications are passed out in class at the beginning of each semester. The Northern California Engineering Contractors’ Association (ECA) also has a scholarship fund; please contact their organization directly for more information.
Resources and Links
Private Industry Council/Job Training Program (PIC/JTPA) Employment & Training
Division provides assistance to qualified applicants. They can be reached at
707/547-5550 or visit their Web
site.
Sonoma County Job Link offers online labor
market information and links to job
search sites.
North Coast Builders Exchange
Related Programs
Certificate Programs:
Management & Supervision
Meeting Management
SSU Academic Schools and Departments:
Business Administration
Liberal Studies BA Degree Completion Program
Students may enroll for individual courses and do not have to complete the full certificate. Courses in the Green Building Professional Certificate may be counted toward the Construction Management Program.
Construction Organization and Management
Principles of Construction Accounting
Project Scheduling
Construction Contracts
Construction Specifications
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
Computerized Estimating
Estimating and Bidding
Financial Management and Cash Flow
Advanced Blueprint Reading
Construction Law
Construction Marketing and Sales
Computerized Construction Accounting
Computerized Project Scheduling
Introduction to Engineering Construction
About the Program | FAQs | Student Resources | Course Requirements