Construction Management
Construction Management Certificate Program
The Construction Management Certificate Program provides a flexible and comprehensive pathway for professionals looking to advance their careers in the construction industry. The program consists of six specialized courses covering legal aspects of construction, project management for construction, scheduling, basic construction accounting, estimating and bidding, and negotiation techniques.
Students can choose to complete the program at an accelerated pace by taking two courses per term, finishing in as little as one year, or take a more flexible approach by enrolling in one course per term, allowing for completion within two years. Courses are offered in the evenings, on Cal Poly Pomona’s campus, typically once a week, and can be taken in any order to accommodate busy schedules.
Construction Manager was named the Best Construction Job in 2021 and the average salary is over $75,000 per year. The Construction Management Certificate is ideal for anyone seeking to advance in the building and design field. Important aspects such as accounting procedures, legal issues, estimating and bidding, and the negotiating process are presented.
Who Should Enroll?
- Individuals ready to take on responsibility for construction, building, design, and renovation projects
- Contractors, subcontractors, architects, project managers, engineers, and facilities managers
- Real estate professionals
- Finance professionals in the construction industry
REQUIRED COURSES
|
COURSE |
TERM |
|---|---|
| CMC 130 - Legal Aspects of Construction | Spring |
| CMC 170 - Project Management Engineer for Construction | Spring |
| CMC 110 - Basic Estimating and Bidding | Summer |
| CMC 120 - The Negotiation | Summer |
| CMC 150 - C.P.M. Scheduling | Fall |
| CMC 160 - Basic Construction Accounting | Fall |
Now Accepting Registration
Introduction to estimating utilizing the CSI format. Requires no knowledge of estimating, but some knowledge of basic algebra and blueprint reading would be helpful.
Classes begin on Tuesday, June 9th, and end on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026.
Class meetings will be in-person at CPP campus.
This class will provide an understanding of the theory and process of negotiation. The class will examine a broad spectrum of negotiation problems faced by all managers and professionals, with a special emphasis on situations typical of the construction industry. Students will develop these abilities and gain an understanding of negotiation in useful analytical frameworks.
Classes begin on Wednesday, June 10th, and end on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026.
Class meetings will be in-person at CPP campus.
Upcoming Courses
This course will provide the students with a good understanding of the concepts of Critical Path Method of Scheduling and a working knowledge of the steps involved in developing a C.P.M. Schedule, which is a requirement of virtually all construction contracts in today’s industry. The history of schedule development, from a planning tool to a comprehensive project management tool is covered. Logic development, detailed cost loading, manpower loading, equipment utilization, disruption and delay analysis, and float identification and manipulation are covered in this course.
Classes will start in Fall 2026
Introduction to Accounting and Financial Management to acquaint the student of Construction Management with the many financial aspects used in the construction industry and in the field to properly manage the process of construction as well as monitoring the basic risk of losing monies while managing the construction process. Review the process for the creation of the contractor’s schedule of values and the processing of the monthly payment process for contractors and subcontractors. Review of the change order requests, and the accounting tools needed to verify and confirm the validity of the requests and the financial impact on the overall project.
Classes will start in Fall 2026
