Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to advance in the construction industry with a convenient, online program designed for working adults.
Cal State East Bay’s Construction Management Certificate Program provides you with an up-to-date understanding of construction management fundamentals and equips you with the leadership skills you’ll need to advance to a management position or create your own construction business. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be prepared for the day-to-day challenges you will face in the field, from managing subcontractors and cash flow to controlling costs and minimizing risk.
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Professional DevelopmentHands-on preparation for management roles
Faculty ExcellenceTaught by faculty with extensive experience in the construction industry
With CSUEB’s Construction Management Program, you’ll enjoy a dynamic curriculum that merges theory with practice and provides you with the opportunity to apply the techniques you learn in a variety of real-world settings. You’ll learn from seasoned professionals and engage in online coursework that mixes lectures, group work, reading and writing assignments, and guest speaker engagements.
This is an excellent program, even for seasoned construction professionals like me. The program can also be very beneficial for younger individuals getting started in the trade. The certificate helped complete the ‘education’ portion of my resume and set me apart from my competition. Many interested employers were impressed that I completed a two-year course, and I was hired at PG&E as an Operations Superintendent.
Taking part in a construction project is an exciting job in and of itself, but can you imagine being in charge of the entire project from development to implementation? As a construction manager, you’ll be involved in every step of a construction project from planning and coordinating to budget and supervision. Throughout the lifespan of a project, you may find yourself working from an office one day and then out in the field on a construction site the next.
The median annual wage for construction managers in the San Francisco Bay Area was $149,570, in 2023, while the national median wage is $104,900.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment of construction managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average occupation.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Construction managers held about 505,800 jobs in 2022.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
With the training and education you’ll receive at Cal State East Bay, you’ll be equipped to embrace management roles in a variety of industries and settings, including the building of public, residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as roads, memorials, and bridges.
Certification is becoming increasingly important for construction managers and with a Certificate in Construction Management from an accredited university, you’ll demonstrate expert knowledge and experience to both future employers and employees.
Upon completion of the program, Cal State East Bay graduates have opened their own successful construction management businesses and others have secured management positions within their existing companies or a new organization entirely.
About two years ago, I started my own construction management company. I spend much of the work week engaged in estimating, CPM scheduling, project management, construction accounting…all courses that I took through the CSUEB Construction Management program.
As part of your experience in the Construction Management Certificate Program, you will:
Courses are conveniently offered online, making them easily accessible for active professionals. You’ll enjoy a curriculum that incorporates a variety of learning styles including lectures, class discussion, group work, reading and writing assignments, and guest speaker lecture.
Course | Units | Term |
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EXTX 200: Drawings and Specifications | ||
EXTX 201: Business Practices and Project Controls | ||
EXTX 202: Legal Aspects of Construction | Fall, weeks 9-16 |
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EXTX 203: Estimating and Bidding | Fall, weeks 9-16 |
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EXTX 204: Project Planning | Spring, weeks 1-8 | |
EXTX 205: Project Administration and Site Supervision | ||
EXTX 206: CPM Scheduling | Spring, weeks 9-16 | |
EXTX 207: Construction Methods & Materials | Spring, weeks 9-16 | |
EXTX 208: Practical Applications of Construction Management | 3 CEUs | Summer |
Course schedules, including the terms that courses are offered in, are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on courses currently being offered, visit the Course Search page.
Admission to CSUEB’s Construction Management Certificate Program is accepted on an ongoing basis. It is recommended you have knowledge of basic construction math and understanding of construction contracting as well as three years of experience in the construction industry before enrolling.
If you’re not quite ready to commit to the full program, individual courses may be taken without formal admission to the certificate program.
*Cal State East Bay alumni: The Forever Pioneer Discount is available for this program. Registration must be processed via this Forever Pioneer form in order to qualify for the discount.
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Area of study: Certificate in Construction Management
Ideal for: Construction professionals who seek to move into management roles and professionals in related fields such as architecture, engineering, and real estate whose work requires a strong grasp of construction management fundamentals
Program format: Online synchronous
Number of courses: 9 courses
Minimum program length: 12 months
Tuition costs: $5,670 (Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.) Forever Pioneer discount is available for Cal State East Bay alumni.
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