certificate

Construction Management

The certificate provides an up-to-date, comprehensive, and rigorous curriculum of the construction industry and covers the practical principles of construction management. Courses can be taken fully online or on-ground in Westwood and Downtown Los Angeles.

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This program is perfect for...

Engineers and construction professionals seeking formal training in construction management
Professionals who want to pursue career paths in construction management
Individuals working in the field looking for transition to managerial roles
Professionals looking to focus on specific aspects of construction industry

What you can learn.

Current developments in managing construction projects
Construction scheduling using Primavera and MS Project applications
Construction costs and estimating, including pricing material, equipment, labor, and subcontracting
Legal aspects of construction contracts and projects
Job site management and construction technology

What our students say about our certificates.

What this certificate has done for our students.

84%

feel it helped them enhance their career

2 in 3

received a salary increase after starting the certificate

50%

switched careers after completing the program

92%

recommend the certificate to others

Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (4)

Elective (4)

Required Courses

Fundamentals of Construction Management

C&EE X 407.1

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Construction Technology

C&EE X 407.2

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Construction Planning and Management Systems Using Primavera

C&EE X 407.3

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Fundamentals of Construction Costs and Estimating

C&EE X 412.1

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Non-Certificate Course

Contractor's Licensing Exam Preparation Course (CLEP)

C&EE 859

Typically Offered: Fall

Electives

Students must complete four additional elective courses from the below list or any course in Project Management, Advanced Plumbing Systems Design, or HVAC Design.

The Solar Energy Solution: Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office

EC ENGR X 425.10

Typically Offered: Fall

Fundamentals of Project Management

MGMT X 444.1

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Project Risk and Procurement Management

MGMT X 444.4

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Project Schedule and Cost Management

MGMT X 444.2

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Project Quality and Leadership

MGMT X 444.3

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Project Management Capstone

MGMT X 444.6

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Advanced HVAC Design

MECH&AE X 424.9

HVAC Central Plants

MECH&AE X 424.8

HVAC Design Fundamentals

MECH&AE X 424.7

Typically Offered: Fall

HVAC Systems and Equipment

MECH&AE X 424.10

HVAC Operation and Controls

MECH&AE X 424.6

The Solar Energy Solution: Harnessing Solar Power in the Home and Office

EL ENGR X 425.10

Typically Offered: Fall

Plumbing Systems III: Systems Applications

MECH&AE X 400.10

Solar Thermal Energy Solutions

MECH&AE X 400.13

Typically Offered: Winter

High-Rise Building Plumbing Design

MECH&AE X 400.14

Fire Protection for Plumbing Engineers

MECH&AE X 400.16

Hospital and Laboratory Plumbing Systems Design

MECH&AE X 400.17

Agile Methodologies II

MGMT X 418.32

Project Monitoring and Control

MGMT X 443.8

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Leadership and the Human Element in Project Management

MGMT X 443.4

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Managing Global Outsourced Projects

MGMT X 443.5

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Project Planning with Microsoft Project

MGMT X 443.6

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Fundamentals of Agile Methodologies

MGMT X 418.31C

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Plumbing Systems I: Code and Engineering Fundamentals

MECH&AE X 400.8

Plumbing Systems II: Advanced Engineering Systems

MECH&AE X 400.9

Principles of Structural Analysis

C&EE X 412.16

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Construction Job Site Management

C&EE X 412.5

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Construction Project Management Using MS Project

C&EE X 412.8

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Reading Construction Blueprints

C&EE X 412.9

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

C&EE X 438.8

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Sustainable Energy Management

C&EE X 438.9

Typically Offered: Fall

Electrical Design and Construction

C&EE X 489.14

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM)

C&EE X 489.16

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Construction Safety and Health Management

C&EE X 490.05

Introduction to Civil Engineering for Horizontal Infrastructure

C&EE X 490.1

Typically Offered: Winter

Fundamentals of Construction Management

C&EE X 407.1

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Construction Technology

C&EE X 407.2

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Construction Planning and Management Systems Using Primavera

C&EE X 407.3

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Legal Aspects of Construction Projects and Contracts

C&EE X 408.75

Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Construction Documentation

C&EE X 409.1

Typically Offered: Spring

Fundamentals of Construction Costs and Estimating

C&EE X 412.1

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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Estimated Cost Breakdown

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 & Candidacy Fee

150.00

Estimated Program Tuition

8000.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

0.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

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International Students

The Certificate in Construction Management is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting test scores from either TOEFL, IELTS or iTEP. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement if certain criteria are met.

English language proficiency (minimum*):

TOEFL iBT: 83
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5

*Admitted international students whose test scores are below 100 on TOEFL iBT, 7.0 on the IELTS Academic, or 5.1 on the iTEP Academic-Plus will be required to take 1-2 supplemental English as a Second Language courses.

Learn more:

Academic Requirements & English Language Proficiency

International Students: How to Apply