CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN

Construction Management
The Certificate Program in Construction Management provides thorough preparation for effective leadership
in the field, including work for major projects (large office buildings and facilities infrastructures) and
smaller-scale projects (residential and small offices). Learn the regulatory, insurance, management, safety,
estimating and environmental aspects necessary for a projects overall planning and control. Gain problemsolving skills to determine costs, establish schedules and apply time-value-of-money concepts to effectively
evaluate alternatives. In addition to interpreting construction-material properties and standards, you acquire
perspectives on emerging issues in the field. With a curriculum overseen by an advisory board of industry and
education leaders and approved by the University of California, Berkeley, College of Engineering, you are assured
of a relevant, up-to-date education.

5 Core Courses, 60 Hours of Electives*

14 Semester Units, 210 Hours of Instruction
Choose 5 from list below:
Construction Project Scheduling and Control CIV ENG X463 (2 semester units)
Understand network-based schedules and control to ensure successful completion of a project.
Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling CIV ENG X494 (2 semester units)
Examine how building information modeling technologies can be used for 3-D project visualization,
quantity takeoff, cost estimating, scheduling, coordination and facility management.
Fundamentals of Construction Law IDS X440 (2 semester units)
Learn California construction law as it applies to foundational rights, statutes and legal obligations.
Management and Supervision: Systems, People and Performance
CIV ENG X479.1 (2 semester units)
Employ effective strategies to lead, plan, organize and manage construction projects.
Management in the Construction Industry CIV ENG X464 (2 semester units)
Get an introduction to management techniques common in the industry.
Managing Safety and Health in Construction Projects CIV ENG X452 (2 semester units)
Learn to recognize the safety and environmental issues faced by a construction firm.
Preconstruction Estimating: From Design Development Stage to the Final Bid Process
CIV ENG X451 (2 semester units)
Understand all aspects of construction-estimating techniques during preconstruction.
Sustainable Construction Management and Field Practices
CIV ENG X490 (2 semester units)
Understand green management and operating tactics from preconstruction to commissioning.
*See the website for a complete list of electives. Course availability is subject to change.

The material was so related to a work project that it made the content
clear. It helps when youre in the work environment and you can put the
coursework into practice.
ANA LAZO, Certificate Program in
Construction Management Graduate

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Prerequisites for Admission

There are no formal prerequisites for the Certificate Program
in Construction Management, but a bachelors degree or
previous construction experience is recommended.
Curriculum and Completion Requirements
The curriculum comprises 5 core courses (10 semester units)
and 60 hours of electives (24 courses) for a total of 14 semester units (210 hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a
nonrefundable certificate registration fee.
You must take all courses for a letter grade. To receive the
certificate, you must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of
3.0, with a grade of C or better in each course. A Certificate
With Distinction will be awarded to those who complete the
certificate with a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
You must complete all coursework within five years of registering for the certificate. However, requirements may be updated
based on new developments in the field; we recommend
completing the curriculum in a timely fashion.

Value of a UC Berkeley Extension

Professional Certificate
As the continuing education arm of the University of California, Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension is a respected provider
of adult and professional education. A UC Berkeley Extension
professional certificate is approved by an academic advisory
board comprising industry experts; University of California,
Berkeley, professors; and UC Berkeley Extension academic
staff. A certificate is widely recognized as proof of the successful completion of a high-caliber, in-depth course of study.
Learn More
For additional information about the Certificate Program in
Construction Management, visit extension.berkeley.edu/cert/
const.html, email extension-techeng@berkeley.edu or call
(510) 642-4151.

How to Register for This Professional Certificate

Register for the Certificate Program in Construction Management at extension.berkeley.edu/cert/register.html. Click on the
More Information button next to the certificate title to begin
the registration process. Complete your student account
profile if you are a new student, and pay the nonrefundable
certificate registration fee.
You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the
Certificate Program in Construction Management.

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