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Construction Management

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Learn key construction management topics in this fast-track program covering foundational industry knowledge.

Courses
5 Required
Methods
In Person
Online
F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Newcomers to construction management who are interested in learning key principles of the field
Those considering a career in construction management
Individuals working in the field looking to augment their on-the-job experience
Professionals seeking to transition into managerial and leadership roles with a fast-track program

What you can learn.

Study principles of construction management for commercial, civil and residential projects
Read and interpret construction blueprints using the Bluebeam® software
Discuss the appropriate technologies and materials to use when constructing buildings
Create and communicate construction schedules with Primavera® P6
Use the RSMeans® data to estimate general construction costs, including materials, equipment and labor

Build an in-demand career.

Construction managers plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects from start to finish. Whether civil, commercial or residential, every construction project is unique and requires specialized skills to go from conception to completion.

The five-course UCLA Extension Construction Management Certificate provides a solid foundation in the essentials of construction management, including key principles of project scheduling, cost management and quality assurance. Perfect for individuals who are new to the field or currently working in construction and looking to formalize their education, the program offers an overview of the industry's critical aspects.

This comprehensive curriculum blends theory and applied learning, exploring real-world scenarios, case studies and practical applications of construction management techniques and tools with experienced instructors. Graduates of the program are equipped for entry- to mid-level positions, such as assistant project manager, construction coordinator, estimator, site supervisor and quality assurance assistant. 

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Format: Online, Live Online, or In Person. Can be completed 100% online.
Duration: 2 quarters (full-time) / 3 quarters to 1.25 years (part-time)

 

 

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Learn how to enter or advance in the construction management field with UCLA Extension. These programs are ideal for engineers, architects, tradespeople, and project coordinators, as well as individuals exploring a career transition into the construction industry.

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This certificate is approved for international students to study full time in the U.S. on an F-1 visa.

International students must meet English language proficiency requirements for admission into the program.

While most certificate programs begin each quarter, some have limited intakes for students studying on F-1 visa. Find this program on the Browse Certificate Programs page to confirm entry quarters before applying.

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My name is Dan McAuliffe and I'm an instructor in the Construction Management Certificate program at UCLA Extension. The Construction Management

Chapter 2: DAN MCAULIFFE Instructor Construction Management

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program at UCLA Extension is unique in that it offers all of the curriculum a student needs who wants to study construction management with very

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flexible class delivery methods, whether it's online, hybrid, or in in the classroom, with classes offered year-round. My name is Evan Nishizu.

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I teach Reading Construction Blueprints at UCLA Extension. I seen that my students might come back in the next class and say, "Hey, I used what we learned last week in my job today," and everyone's impressed.

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So a student or working professional who wants to change career paths and get into construction has the opportunity to complete the program at a pretty quick speed if they like and to

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really learn the core competencies that you need to be a project engineer or field engineer on a job site.

Chapter 3: Professionals looking to focus on specific aspects of the construction industry

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Students that take electrical design and construction come from a multitude of backgrounds. Some more professionals already in the industry that really

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never had a background in electrical and they want to learn more about the specialty trade. Others are just breaking into it. Some of them just want to learn

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it as a career change, and the UCLA Extension Construction Management program certainly offers that.

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My name is Brian Roberts and I am a certificate graduate of the UCLA Extension Construction Management program.

Chapter 5: BRYAN ROBERTS Certificate Graduate Construction Management

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I decided to do the program at UCLA Extension because I was actually in between jobs and I really wanted to go back to school and learn a different

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craft. Several days after completing my certificate program at UCLA Extension, I

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actually received a position for an entertainment company for facilities management as well as construction management for the various build outs and projects that they had in their facility.

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Why we are unique in construction management? Because we have special attributes. We manage unique

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projects. You know, it's not a typical project that you keep repeating. Projects could have unique locations, unique challenges, a unique schedule

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requirements, a unique risk level. Each project is different in its entirety.

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That's why construction management is a slightly different science than the

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regular project management. I think UCLA Extension Program is by far probably the number one and in the area here.

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There's a lot of construction jobs out there, as anyone can see driving around town, there's tower cranes all over the place. What a

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student gets out of the program is the confidence and the ability to walk into a job site trailer and be a field engineer or an intern or project engineer and really set them up for that career in construction management.

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course
Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.
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Step 2: Become a Candidate
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Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application and Candidacy Fee
$200
Estimated Textbooks and Materials
$593
Estimated Program Tuition
$5597

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Payment Options

  • Not eligible for VA Benefit
  • Federal Financial Aid is not available

Required Courses

C&EE X 407.1

Fundamentals of Construction Management

Learn the basic principles and responsibilities of the construction management team and general contractor for commercial, civil and residential construction projects.

 

 

C&EE X 407.2

Construction Materials and Building Systems

Study construction materials, equipment, methods, and regulatory influences including technology of basic building materials, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems.

 

C&EE X 407.3

Construction Scheduling with Primavera® (P6)

An in-depth study of the current systems and techniques applied in construction planning, scheduling, control, and delay impact analysis.

 

C&EE X 407.4

Reading Construction Blueprint Drawings

Master the art of interpreting construction drawings, equipping you with essential skills for understanding architectural and engineering plans.

 

C&EE X 407.5

Construction Cost and Estimating Using RSMeans® Data

This course provides hands-on experience to build realistic general construction costs using RSMeans®. Topics include the preparation of quantity surveys (take-offs) and the development of material, labor, and equipment costs, including pricing of contractor and subcontractor work from actual working drawings and specifications.

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