Certificates
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Construction Procurement
The Construction Procurement certificate offers a comprehensive understanding of the processes and strategies involved in acquiring goods and services for construction projects, focusing on effective procurement methods, contract management, and supplier selection.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Construction Planning & Scheduling
- Construction Accounting & Finance
- Building Cost Estimate
- Heavy Highway Cost Estimating
Requirements
The Construction Procurement Certificate requires a total of 9 credit hours.
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Construction Project Manager
The Construction Project Manager certificate provides professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively plan, coordinate, and oversee construction projects, emphasizing project scope, scheduling, budgeting, and team management.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Construction Management
- Construction Planning and Scheduling
- Construction Law
Requirements
The Construction Project Manager Certificate requires a total of 9 credit hours.
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Construction Safety, Law, & Management
This certificate provides comprehensive instruction on the principles and regulations governing safety practices in construction, as well as the legal aspects and effective management strategies associated with ensuring a secure and compliant work environment.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Construction Management
- Construction Safety
- Construction Law
Requirements
The Construction Safety, Law, & Management Certificate requires a total of 10 credit hours.
Construction Safety, Law, & Management Certificate Course Offerings
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Estimating & Planning Construction Costs
The Estimating & Planning Construction Costs certificate provides students with an understanding of the current planning and cost affecting the construction industry.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Building Cost Estimating
- Heavy/Highway Cost Estimating
- Construction Planning & Scheduling
Requirements
The Estimating & Planning Construction Costs certificate requires a total of 9 credit hours.
Estimating & Planning Construction Costs Certificate Course Offerings
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Lean Green Belt
The Lean Green Belt Certificate Program is a 5-credit hour certificate program housed in the Department of Engineering. A lean company views itself as a part of an extended value chain, focusing on the elimination of waste between the company and its suppliers and the company and its customers.
Lean is a management philosophy derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS).
Upon completion of this certificate, a student will have developed a deep understanding of the principles of lean manufacturing and will be able to apply these principles in manufacturing or service organizations.
Requirements
The Certificate in Lean Green Belt requires a total of 5 credit hours.
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Six Sigma Green Belt
The Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program is a 6-credit hour certificate program housed in the Department of Engineering. Six Sigma is a method of continuous process improvement. First developed at Motorola in the 1980s, the systematic approach of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) and the associated tools (such as the fishbone diagram, the Pareto chart, and ANOVA) have been widely and successfully applied.
Upon completion of this certificate, a student will be able to play a major role in process improvement and will be prepared to achieve the Black Belt and Master Black Belt certifications through their company.
Requirements
The Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt requires a total of 6 credit hours both for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Surveying & Modeling
The Estimating & Planning Construction Costs certificate provides students with an understanding of accurately measuring and mapping the physical features of a land area, often used in construction, engineering, and land management.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Surveying
- Civil Drafting
Requirements
The Surveying & Modeling certificate requires a total of 9 credit hours.
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Sustainability
The Sustainability Certificate provides students with the unique opportunity to be positioned strategically in an ever-changing workforce. It will challenge students to think systemically, and globally while shaping to become a leader who will affect positive change.
Three core concepts in sustainability shape the minor: science and technology, economics, and social and cultural perspectives. These three are interconnected and serve as guides for the curricular pathways selected by the students.
This certificate is open to students in all majors.
Requirements
The Certificate in Sustainability requires a total of 7 credit hours for undergraduate students and 6 credit hours for graduate students.
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Transportation Engineering
The Transportation Engineering Certificate provides students with a specialized opportunity to gain expertise in sustainable and efficient transportation systems. As the industry evolves, this certificate equips students with the skills to address modern transportation challenges, integrating innovative engineering solutions with sustainability principles.
Three core areas shape the certificate: transportation infrastructure and technology, economic and environmental impacts, and social and policy considerations. These interconnected domains guide students in developing well-rounded, forward-thinking approaches to transportation engineering.
This certificate is open to students in all engineering and related majors.
Requirements
The Certificate in Transportation Engineering requires a total of 12 credit hours.
Students wishing to enroll in any certificate program can declare and select the required courses through their PAWS account.
