Construction Management

(EDP 302448)

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The field of construction management includes light (residential and small office buildings) and heavy (large office buildings and facilities, infrastructures) projects. A construction manager must be in charge of the overall planning and control of a project; this demands a command of many skills. Our certificate program is designed to provide you with knowledge of the regulatory, insurance, management, safety, estimating, and environmental aspects of the construction management field.

Program Benefits

The opportunity to develop professionally and to improve and acquire new and relevant knowledge and skills to enhance your professional growth

The knowledge and problem-solving skills to

determine costs for construction activities and projects, establish construction schedules, and apply time value of money concepts for evaluations of alternatives
evaluate project schedule and cost performance
interpret construction material properties and standards
perform managerial functions

A perspective on emerging issues in construction management

Who Will Benefit

The program is for construction project planners and designers, project engineers, project managers, general construction managers, executive construction managers, construction superintendents, general superintendents, individuals seeking a new career path as construction consultants, and those under contract with or employed by the owner, developer, or management firm overseeing a construction project.

Program Requirements

The program consists of five required courses and 60 hours of electives (usually two courses), for a total of 14 semester units/210 hours of instruction. Course availability is subject to change.

Required Courses
(Course descriptions for Required Courses)

Management in the Construction Industry [X464] (offered fall and spring terms)

Fundamentals of Construction Law [IDS (Law & CE) X440] (offered summer term)

Managing Safety and Health in Construction Projects [CE X452] (offered fall and spring terms)

Construction Project Scheduling and Control [CE X463] (offered spring term)

Preconstruction Estimating: From Design Development Stage to the Final Bid Process [CE X451] (offered summer term)

Elective Courses

Sixty hours of electives (usually two courses) are required.

The Building Envelope [X413.3] (offered future term)

Sustainable Construction Management and Field Practices [X490] (offered spring term)

Construction Project Management and Site Supervision [X479] (offered spring term)

Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling [X494] (offered spring and summer terms)

Construction Materials and Methods [CE X486] (offered spring term)

Contract Management [Business Management X407.7] (offered future term)

New! Construction Green Building Materials for LEED [X401.1] (offered fall term)

New! Schedule Delay Analysis and Construction Claims [X498.3] (offered fall term)

Hands-On Building Commissioning for LEED [X493] (offered spring and fall terms)

Implementing LEED 2009 Strategies [X496] (offered spring and fall terms)

New! LEED for Homes: Integrated Project Planning [X498.1] (offered spring and fall terms)

New! Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems [X440] (offered spring and fall terms)

Project Risk Management [Business Administration X440.4] (offered every term)

Project Procurement Management [Business Management X474.3] (offered every term)

AutoCAD Design Studio [Architecture X437] (offered future term)

Advanced Project Planning and Control [CE 268H] (offered future term)

Business Fundamentals for Engineering [CE 268I]
(UC courses taken via concurrent enrollment)

Law for Engineers [CE 290L]
(UC courses taken via concurrent enrollment)

Improving Performance in Engineering and Construction [CE 290M]
(UC courses taken via concurrent enrollment)

Advanced Construction Engineering [CE 290N]
(UC courses taken via concurrent enrollment)

Strategic Issues of the Engineering Construction Industry—Management of Complex Projects [CE 290P]
(UC courses taken via concurrent enrollment)

As new courses are developed, additional electives may be included in this curriculum.

Prerequisites for Admission

There are no prerequisites for the Certificate in Construction Management, but a bachelor's degree is recommended.

Registration Procedure

Courses start throughout the year. You may begin the certificate in any term. We recommend that you register for the certificate program before beginning the third course in the program.

To register for the program, please (1) complete and submit an Program Registration Form online or (2) print out and complete the form available at www.unex.berkeley.edu/cert/certproginfo.html. Mail or fax it as the form indicates, and include the nonrefundable application fee. Certificate registration cannot be taken by phone.

Requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the program in a timely fashion.

Completing the Program

You are expected to complete the course requirements for the certificate within five years of taking the first course. You must notify us in writing when you have received the final grade report for your last course. After verifying successful completion of all coursework and requirements, Extension awards your certificate.

Grading Policy

All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade point average of 3.0 is required in order to earn the certificate, and each course must be completed with a grade of C or better. If you maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher you will be awarded a Certificate with Distinction.

Substitution of Courses

Students may transfer up to two courses from another accredited university, subject to approval by the program director. Substitutions must be approved in writing by UC Berkeley Extension. Contact the program office for guidelines at (510) 642-4151 or course@unex.berkeley.edu.

Further Information

Please call (510) 642-4151 or write to:
Construction Management Certificate Program
UC Berkeley Extension
1995 University Avenue
Suite 110
Berkeley, CA 94704-7000

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