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
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COURSE |
TERM |
|---|---|
| CMC 130 - Legal Aspects of Construction | Spring - Open Now |
| CMC 170 - Project Management Engineer for Construction | Spring - Open Now |
| 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
Overview of the legal system as it relates to the construction industry; contractor’s license law; contracts; mechanic lien laws; home improvement contracts; contractor and design professional relationships.
Classes begin Tuesday, January 13, and end on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Class meetings will be in-person at CPP campus.
Review and interpretation of the construction phase management documents and tools, which are normally the responsibility of the on-site Project Engineer to establish, monitor, and deliver for the proper and timely execution of a construction project.
Classes begin Thursday, January 15, and end on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Class meetings will be in-person at CPP campus.
Upcoming Courses
Overview of the legal system as it relates to the construction industry; contractor’s license law; contracts; mechanic lien laws; home improvement contracts; contractor and design professional relationships.
Classes will start in Summer 2026
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 will start in Summer 2026
