Construction Management/OSHA 
Construction Management is one of the fastest growing industries and offers a promising career outlook given the anticipated growth in the industry and the shortage of skilled workers.
We offer a 5-course Certificate in Construction Management or courses may be taken individually.
Program Eligibility
- A high school diploma, or High School Equivalency is required
- No transcripts, SAT, ACT or other standardized exams are required
NEW! Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Grant Program
As part of the NJ Build Grant we are proud to offer the following opportunity to our community. It is widely known that males are an overwhelming majority in the construction industry. Using parameters defined by the US Department of Labor, our program will focus on recruiting individuals who will transform this industry. Women and Minorities will have the chance to secure a self-sustaining career by completing this program.
Steps to Certification
The Certificate in Construction Management Program includes the five (5) courses listed above. Courses and modules are in-person and online. The whole process will be completed in two cohorts, the first from September 2023 to May 2024 and the second being January 2024 to November 2024.
- Fill Out Application (Including Your Resume if Available)*
- One on One Interview for Acceptance
- 135 Hours of Training
- Career Placement Services Assistance With Job Search
Additionally, a $6,000 stipend will be given to each fellow with six payments throughout the program.
*Must identify as female or a minority interested in construction trade as per the grant parameters
Open House
Learn about the Construction Management and NJ BUILD Program at one of our Open House events. Click each link to sign up for the event.
In Person Open House 09.14.2023 at 11AM
The Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor.
Certificate in Construction Management
Our 5-course Certificate in Construction Management program prepares students to enter the field as assistant to the project superintendent, construction project manager, building maintenance manager, or estimator. Find answers to the most commonly asked questions on our FAQ page.
Students who successfully complete all five required courses receive:
- A Certificate in Construction Management
- An OSHA industry credential
- Job placement assistance including a resume review and mock interview practice
Required Courses:
30-Hr OSHA Construction Safety Training (CD-133)*
Basic to Intermediate Blueprint Reading (CD-405)
Construction Documents, Contract Law, Insurance and Ethics (CD-459)
Construction Project Organization and Management (CD-466)
Construction Estimating Basics (CD-582)**
* If you provide a copy of a current 30-hour OSHA credential, you do not need to take CD-133 in order to be eligible for the certificate.
**CD-582 Must be taken prior to or at the same time as CD-405
Add-on Areas of Specialization:
Students enrolled in our Certificate of Construction Management may earn an additional certificate in an area of specialization by completing select elective courses:
Specialization in Construction Document Technology
Construction Documents, Contract Law, Insurance and Ethics (CD-459)
Specialization in Scheduling
Construction Project Scheduling I (CD-580)
Construction Project Scheduling II (CD-148)
Specialization in Construction Project Management and Technology
Construction Estimating Basics (CD-582)**
Advanced Blueprint Reading (CD-136)
36-hour Project Management (BI-786)
Additional Construction Management Courses
Construction Site Management (CD-125)
Advanced Blueprint Reading (CD-136)
Computer Aided Drafting I (CD-164)
Methods and Materials in Construction (CD-165)
Building Systems Basics (CD-168)
Negotiating Construction Contracts (CD-473)
All courses may be taken individually.
Click here for a full course list with registration details
Online Courses. Anytime. Anywhere.
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