Develop construction engineering management skills for today’s global industry.
Construction engineering is the field of engineering that focuses on planning, designing, and managing the construction of infrastructure and building projects. It involves coordinating materials, equipment, and labor to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
| Instruction Time | Completion Time | CEUs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering & Management | ~ 82-110 hours total | 9 months from start date | 5.25 |
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.
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.
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.
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:
Consider stacking your certificate into a master’s 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 (MEng) 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.
Location: Online
Schedule: Self-paced
Instruction Time: ~13-16 hrs
Instructor: Carol Menassa
Location: Online
Schedule: Self-paced
Instruction Time: ~18-23 hrs
Instructor: Vineet Kamat
Location: Online
Schedule: Self-paced
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Instructor: SangHyun Lee
Location: Online
Schedule: Self-paced
Instruction Time: ~9-14 hrs
Instructor: Vineet Kamat
Location: Online
Schedule: Self-paced
Instruction Time: ~17-22 hrs
Instructor: SangHyun Lee
Location: Online
Schedule: Self-paced
Instruction Time: ~7-12 hrs
Instructor: Carol Menassa
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Professor and John L. Tishman CM Faculty Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Robert B. Harris Collegiate Professor and John L. Tishman CM Faculty Scholar, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Construction engineering is used to plan and deliver infrastructure and building projects such as roads, bridges, and commercial facilities. Construction managers coordinate schedules, materials, equipment, and contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while meeting design and regulatory requirements.
You do not need experience in the construction industry to participate in this program. A fundamental understanding of math—especially algebra and geometry—and basic concepts from physics will be helpful.
No, you do not have to take all of the courses. The program includes six individual courses. You can choose to take any of the six, or if you’d like to earn your Construction Engineering & Management certificate, you can register for the full program and take all six.
If you would like to continue learning beyond the certificate program, you may be interested in the online Construction Engineering & Management Master of Engineering (MEng) degree. If you are accepted into the master’s program, your certificate counts toward credits in the degree program, which saves you more than $6,000.
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