PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATES
Construction Engineering and Management
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Develop construction engineering management skills for today’s global industry.
Building a career in the rapidly growing construction industry demands specialized knowledge in construction engineering and management. The global demand for skilled construction managers is on the rise. Our Construction Engineering and Management certificate equips you with the necessary skills to meet this demand.
This self-paced online certificate provides comprehensive training on how construction projects are conceptualized, organized, and financed. You will master techniques for accurately accounting for ongoing projects and discover best practices in construction project management. Additionally, you will learn about selecting the right equipment to enhance efficiency and safety, along with leading sustainability practices in the industry.
Prepare yourself to excel in the construction field with our expert-led certificate.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand construction accounting
- Learn project scheduling techniques
- Understand worksite safety
- Gain ability to conduct life cycle analysis
- Optimize utilization of construction equipment
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This self-paced online certificate includes 6 courses that take around 6-7 months to complete with an estimated 5 hours of course work and instruction per week. Complete all 6 courses within 9 months — or faster if you’re able — from the start of your first course.Â
If you are interested in pursuing a Master’s in Construction Engineering and Management, your certificate serves as a stackable credential. This means you may be eligible for up to 6 credits to be waived if you apply and are admitted to the degree program.
Below is a description of the courses designed by our renowned faculty.
- Understand the characteristics of the construction industry
- Construction project life cycle, participants and acquisition process
- Project delivery methods (DBB, PCM, DB, IPD and CM at Risk)
- Project financial contract types
- Project procurement methods
- Project: Application of Project Delivery Methods
- Prepare and analyze financial statements
- Understand financial transactions in construction
- Calculate partial income, expenses, and revenue
- Measure project progress using construction effort and construction output
- Project assignments
- Basic principles of Critical Path Method (CPM)
- How to develop a project schedule
- Time cost tradeoff and resource leveling
- Fundamentals of Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
- Project monitoring and control
- Introductory engineering and economic aspects of selecting and operating construction equipment
- Engineering principles of dozers and graders
- Engineering principles of excavators, haulers, cranes and lifting devices
- Economics of construction equipment
- The importance of safety in construction
- How to adopt basic safety programs for use in construction projects
- Safety reporting and measurement
- How to apply basic accident prevention methods
- Organizational safety management
- Ergonomics in construction
- Growth models to measure changes in population, affluence and environmental impacts
- Traditional vs sustainable construction practices
- Life cycle cost analysis for construction projects
- Sustainable building material
Who Should Attend
Aspiring construction managers and construction engineers will benefit from this course. A foundational knowledge of mathematics (including algebra and geometry) and foundational physics (including forces and motion) is required.
Additional roles which will benefit from this certificate include:
- Project Managers
- Technical Managers
- Construction Professionals
- Mid-Level Managers
- Business Owners
- Consultants
- Students and Graduates
- International Professionals
Stackable Credential
Consider stacking your certificate into a Masters degree in Construction Engineering & Management
When you successfully complete this certificate program, and if you apply and gain admission to the Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management (M.Eng.) offered by the University of Michigan, you may be eligible to waive up to 6 credits toward your degree. This stackable certificate is an opportunity to reduce your total degree costs, and time to completion.Â
INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM
Carol Menassa, PhD
Professor and John L. Tishman CM Faculty Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering
What's Next?
GRADUATE DEGREE
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Construction and Engineering Management
Specifically designed for students who want to pursue a professional career in the construction industry and are seeking a world-class education that combines theoretical knowledge and professional practice.
GRADUATE DEGREE + MBA
Construction Engineering and Management M.Eng. + MBA
This dual degree program is recommended for prospective and current construction engineers and managers who would like to receive formal education in business administration and work in the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry.