101: INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
Students who successfully complete Introduction to Construction Estimating will learn the basic principles of construction estimating. Topics to be studied include:

• Organization of the estimate
• Types of estimates
• Elements of an estimate
• Quantity take off techniques
• Pricing techniques
• Adjusting the estimate for a variety of variable factors
• Estimating labor, materials and equipment
• Profit and overhead markups

Upon completion of this course students will understand the different types of estimates and how to organize an estimating document. This course will build a foundation of knowledge that the student will use while estimating virtually any individual trade or project type.

This is a self-paced course.

102: ESSENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MATH
This class is designed to develop mathematical skills that can be applied through the construction trade through practice and application. Students who successfully complete Essential Construction Math will be able to:

• Use and understand all operations on fractions and decimals that are common to the construction industry
• Convert fractions to decimals
• Calculate area, and volume of various shapes
• Convert measurements from cubic feet to cubic yards
• Measure the volume of concrete footings, slabs, walls, and columns
• Calculate board feet
• Calculate and measure for basic constructions in woods and concrete

103: CONSTRUCTION BLUEPRINT READING
The reading of construction blueprints is a foundational skill in construction. All construction professionals, regardless of whether they are working in the field or in the office, must know how to read blueprints. Blueprint reading requires practice and some basic knowledge of blueprints to be proficient at it. Upon completion of this course you will:

• Have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects
• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals
• Be able to find trade information using blueprints
• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials
• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using

105: ESTIMATING AND BIDDING 1
This 10-week course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with general conditions, site work, concrete, framework and masonry estimating. At the completion of the Estimating & Bidding I course students will be able to:

• Estimate the cost of general conditions
• Prepare quantity take off of excavation and backfill
• Prepare a quantity take off of concrete and framework
• Use unit prices to price an estimate
• Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of masonry work

This is a paced course.

106: ESTIMATING AND BIDDING 2
Estimating & Bidding II features hands-on estimating and quantity take off of activities associated with metals, wood, doors and windows, finishes, electrical, and mechanical estimating. At course completion of this 10-week course students will be able to:

• Estimate the conceptual cost of structural metals
• Prepare quantity take off and an estimate of rough carpentry and various finishes
• Prepare a quantity take off of roofing and waterproofing
• Use unit prices to price doors and windows
• Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of mechanical and electrical systems

This is a paced course.

107: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
This 10-week course provides an overall and elementary understanding of construction materials and processes. One specific material category, one specific construction process, and an overall construction system will be studied each week. Students will have the opportunity to expand the studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered by the student in his/her workplace. By the completion of this course students will be able to:

• Recognize quality control procedures for various materials
• Be familiar with material manufacturing processes and know where to find information about them when needed, including the relevant history of each material
• Understand the physical limitations of the materials Understand the regulatory environment under which materials are manufactured and incorporated into new structures
• Know the important aspects of how each material is used in construction processes

This is a paced course.

301: FUNDAMENTALS OF GREEN BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings. We will look at the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in some detail. Sustainability evaluation systems will be reviewed. This course will focus on LEED-NC (new construction) requirements.

This is a paced course.

302: LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION: APPLYING THE GUIDELINES
This course reviews the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Credit System. The foundation of the course will identify and help to understand the objectives of Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Material and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Design Process Credits and Prerequisites. Focus is placed on a systematic view of green building, sustainability, Low-Impact Development and Storm Water Issues.

Emphasis is on understanding the environmental aspects of LEED. The course studies techniques to reach the goals of LEED in environmental impact, energy and indoor air quality that pertain to building projects and the community surrounding the project.

This is a paced course.

304: BUILDING COMMISSIONING
Building commissioning is a process designed to verify that a building will meet the project design requirements. It is a quality assurance process for the delivery of buildings and building systems. This course will cover the various aspects and requirements of building commissioning through the pre-design phase, design, construction and post construction phases of a building construction project. You will study the make up of the Commissioning Team and the role of scheduling and coordination in the commissioning process. Some of the topics you will study includes verification and testing, documentation, training, systems and ongoing commissioning.

The class will go over construction checklists, construction verification requirements and special contexts. The course will stress green building requirements in regards to commissioning with an emphasis on construction operations.

This is a paced course.

305: BUILDING GREEN BUILDINGS: THE CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE
The purpose of this course is to provide construction professionals with information that will help them to effectively bid, contract, build and close out green building projects. We will explore the green building process from the contractor's and subcontractor's point of view.

This is a paced course.

201: STP 1 - LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION
This 10-week course will teach the student how to recognize their style of leadership and how to utilize other styles when appropriate. Students will learn how the analysis of worker needs will affect worker motivation. The affect that attitudes and abilities have on job performance and how to positively influence attitudes and abilities will be studied. The leader as goal setter, communicator and role model will all be discussed. Job site applications of all subjects will be stressed.

This is a paced course.

202: STP 2 - ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Positive direct communication is the goal all supervisors should set for themselves. In this 10-week course students will learn about positive direct communication with an emphasis on construction supervision. The course will cover how to help people communicate with you, how to listen better, and how to deal with the difficult person. Negotiating will be studied. Communicating with all organizational levels and with groups will also be studied.

This is a paced course.

203: STP 3 - PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
The purpose of this 10-week course is to provide the student with the knowledge of how to solve and prevent problems and how to make decisions. They will study technical problems, human performance problems and scheduling problems. Students will learn how to avoid barriers to creative problem solving and how to create a problem solving atmosphere at the jobsite.

This is a paced course.

205: STP 5 - PLANNING AND SCHEDULING
The purpose of this 10-week course is to provide the student with basic construction planning and scheduling skills. The student will learn how to prepare bar chart schedules and critical path schedules. They will be able to read complex project schedules, and will learn the basics of project management by scheduling, as well as how to employ acceleration techniques.

This is a paced course.

206: STP 6 - CONSTRUCTION COST CONTROL
This 10-week course will focus on construction cost control procedures utilized by both small and large construction companies. Cost control will be discussed at both the project level and the corporate level. Students will learn about the cost control cycle and how to ensure effective production control.

This is a paced course.

207: STP 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND LOSS CONTROL
This 10-week course will focus on managing the construction safety function. Students will learn how to use the project schedule to help prevent losses. They will learn how to select methods and equipment to prevent loss and ensure a safe working environment. Students will study the delegation of responsibility for safety, equipment maintenance, and common construction hazards. They will learn how to administer an accident prevention program at the job site level and how to handle a job site inspection by a regulatory agency. We will review the documentation, reference materials and advisory services that are available to the construction supervisor.

This is a paced course.

208: STP 8 - CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
In this 10-week course students will learn how project management roles are changing as innovative contracts, alternate delivery systems, alternative dispute resolution, and creative project financing are increasingly changing how projects are administered. The modern project manager has more information available than ever before and information technology is changing rapidly.

Students will learn about cost and risk control as well as developing and applying policies and procedures. Other topics will include subcontractor management, purchasing and project financing. Project start up and close out techniques will be covered.

This is a paced course.

209: STP 9: CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT
In this 10-week course organizing a project with productivity improvement as a goal will be studied. Students will learn how to calculate and measure worker productivity. During this course students will challenge the work process, learn about personnel management, and practice work improvement analysis. Understanding worker's abilities and the impact of environmental factors will be studied. The course will be completed with a discussion of implementing and monitoring the productivity program.

This is a paced course.

210: STP 10 - GENERAL AND SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR DYNAMICS
This 10-week course explores the dynamic relationships that exist between construction contractors of all types, (general contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, material and equipment suppliers), to accomplish the execution of a successful project. This course will help the construction professional to understand and recognize the importance of each part of the construction system and how to coordinate the work within the system.

This is a paced course.