CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Learn how to effectively bring a construction project forward in a timely and cost-effective manner. This highly popular credential is recognized by the construction industry for its comprehensiveness and relevance, as well as its role in professionalizing the industry.

Upon completion of the program, students have mastered the following:

• Preconstruction services, as well as the many political and professional aspects of the world of owners: designers, tenants, regulatory agencies, community agencies, and contractors.
• Bidding and award practices.
• Planning, scheduling, and control systems.
• Project delivery methods.
• Contracts, estimating, and quality assurance.
• Safety, risk management, insurance, and bonding.
• Liens, claims and liability, and dispute resolution.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete six courses--three required courses and three additional courses from the Construction Project Management section. Students may substitute other courses for the required courses if they obtain permission from an advisor.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (3 of these courses are required)
	Introduction to Construction Project Management Gain an understanding of the construction industry and an overview of the design and construction process in this introductory course. Topics include the roles of... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9301	$695
	Principles of Project Management Learn the industry-recognized framework for effective cost and time management of a construction project during the design, planning, implementation, and evaluation stages. Topics include organizing... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9420	$695
	Construction Law Examine the major legal issues concerning the construction industry. Topics include an overview of participants; bidding and contract formation; typical construction contracts and conditions; subcontracts;... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9466	$695
Electives (3 of these courses are required)
	AutoCAD Professional Level I Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD in this hands-on course, and discover how to prepare 2-D drawings for architecture, interior design, mechanical and structural engineering, and... (click on course name to read more)		X62.8101	$795
	AutoCAD Professional Level II This course builds on instructional material covered in AutoCAD Professional Level I and presents intermediate editing techniques, along with a demonstration of 3-D design drawing.... (click on course name to read more)		X62.8102	$795
	Construction Methods and Materials: Building Core and Shell Examine the methods, materials, and structural systems used in constructing the core and shell components of high-rise buildings. Topics include site work; foundations; steel framing,... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9300	$695
	Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control This comprehensive project management course emphasizes the Critical Path Method (CPM) and other analytical and quantitative scheduling and management techniques. Primavera software, case studies, problems,... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9305	$695
	Fundamentals of Construction Estimating Acquire an overview of the theory, procedures, and practices used to develop project estimates and the final bid price. Topics include the bidding process; the... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9308	$675
	Estimating for Interior Construction Learn a practical step-by-step approach to estimating residential high-rise and commercial interior construction projects and renovation projects. Topics include demolition, drywall, carpentry, light steel, doors,... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9309	$675
	Construction Methods and Materials: Building Interiors Examine the methods, materials, and systems used in constructing the architectural components of buildings. Topics include drywall construction systems; light gauge metal framing; lath and... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9350	$695
	Fundamentals of Building Systems This introductory course is designed for both construction and real estate professionals, and provides a technical overview of commercial building systems, including design principles, choice... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9351	$695
	Fundamentals of Construction Documents The ability to accurately read construction drawings and plans is a required skill in the management of construction projects. This course covers plans, specifications, and... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9358	$695
	Advanced Construction Documents For those who already have a basic knowledge of construction drawings and plans, this course explores plan reading in greater detail, the coordination of trades,... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9371	$640
	Owner's Side Project Management Examine the special and broader responsibilities of the owner's construction project manager (distinct from those of the architect or construction firm) especially as geared to... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9380	$695
	Construction Field Management Examine the role, responsibilities, and specific tasks of the superintendent on a construction site. Topics include site preparation, site logistics, and mobilization; temporary facilities and... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9401	$695
	Construction Project Cost Management This course examines the concepts and techniques of project or program cost management. Topics include project budget development and management; cost estimating and scheduling; cost... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9426	$640
	Managing Interior Construction Projects Learn the techniques involved in managing the unique challenges of an interior gut renovation project. Owners' reps, project managers, and contractors benefit from this course... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9431	$695
	Understanding the New York City Zoning Resolution Acquire an understanding of the legal and technical framework of the New York City Zoning Resolution, including zoning applicability to existing and new construction. Topics... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9471	$670
	Planning for Building Approvals, Permits, and Certificates of Occupancy Learn how to tailor your project to comply with building codes and the plethora of New York City regulatory agencies, such as the Fire, Housing... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9473	$640
	Understanding the New York City Building Code Discuss the legal and technical framework of the Building Code, including code applicability to work perfomed on new and existing buildings. Topics include an overview... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9474	$670
	Electrical Systems Design I Study basic electrical principles and their application to electrical equipment, circuits, and systems used in commercial and residential buildings. Topics include elements of DC and... (click on course name to read more)		X63.9507	$745

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