Construction and Environmental Management

UC Berkeley Extension's construction and environmental management courses are ideal for career changers and those seeking job-enhancing knowledge. Learn the latest developments in sustainability awareness, policy and regulatory compliance, urban planning, environmental engineering and site remediation, civil engineering, construction management, HVAC and mechanical systems, LEED, natural resources and energy options, facilities management and safety. Courses are offered in Berkeley; San Francisco; Belmont; online; and, by request, on-site. Learn more at a free information session or request a one-on-one academic advising session with the department. Learn more at a free information session.

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Professional Certificates (What is a professional certificate?)

Construction Management (EDP 302448)

This certificate provides thorough, up-to-date preparation for effectiveness and leadership in the field of construction management, which includes green building for residential and commercial projects. Learn more.

HVAC (EDP 302117)

Take a coherent approach to acquiring in-depth technical understanding of the principles and applications you need to design new HVAC systems and retrofit existing systems to meet energy conservation standards. Learn more.

Specialized Programs of Study (What is a specialized program of study?)

Facilities Management (EDP 302927)

Gain the knowledge, tools and skills needed for successful facilities management, along with a thorough understanding of and practical experience in the critical business decision-making process of the facility manager. Learn more.

Smart Grid Technology (EDP 312059)

This entry-level program provides a solid foundation in smart grid technology (SGT), including a technical overview of networking, electrical engineering and power transmission and distribution. Learn more.

Leadership in Sustainability and Environmental Management (EDP 302985)

In addition to learning how sustainability practices can be implemented in cost-effective ways in public and private sectors, you acquire practical knowledge and a set of management tools based on sustainability leadership principles. Learn more.

Responsible Global Change Management (EDP 302969)

Get an introduction to the interrelated issues of environmental quality, sustainability and ecosystem health presented in language relevant to business, government and nonprofit organizations. Learn more.

Learn more about all of UC Berkeley Extension's professional certificates and specialized programs of study.

Information Sessions

Find out how to be your best. Come to a free information session to discover how UC Berkeley Extension can help you achieve your goals. Learn more about courses and programs, meet other prospective students, talk to instructors and staff and ask questions.

Enroll in a free information session, or call (510) 642-4111 to reserve your space.

Events, Programs and Resources

What's Trending? Sustainable Prosperous and Greener Corporations

UC Berkeley Extension presents Pamela Gordon, president and founder of Technology Forecasters Inc., and environmental consultant Harvey Stone for a discussion of leading companies who successfully manufacture products using dramatically fewer materials, less energy and safer chemicals. These real-world innovators address climate change and natural resources depletion while generating corporate profits, community benefits and professional pride. Watch the full video.

USGBC Education Provider

UC Berkeley Extension is an official Education Provider of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the nonprofit organization that developed the LEED^® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. Several of Extension's advanced courses are USGBC-approved to offer Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) continuing education credit.

Contact

To contact the department, email course@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4151.