Construction Project Controls Certificate

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Important Information

Short Description

This certificate involves the controlling of the construction project. It introduces the creation of the plan and schedule to oversee the project, communication between the parties—owner/architect/contractor/subcontractor/supplier—procurement, and cost control procedures.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

449

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville Greg Case, 443-840-4110 or gcase@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Statewide Program
Classes offered only at the Catonsville campus
Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Construction Management and Construction Craft Professional, see Portfolio and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Note that students may take either CONT 255 or CONT 256 to complete their certificate requirements; these classes are only offered in the semesters indicated.

Semester 1*

CONT 151 - Construction Planning and Scheduling 3 Credit(s).
CONT 166 - Construction Supervision and Leadership 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

CONT 254 - Construction Project Management 3 Credit(s).
CONT 255 or CONT 256 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

CONT 255 or CONT 256 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

Program Requirements and Electives - 12 Credits

Program Requirements:

CONT 151 - Construction Planning and Scheduling 3 Credit(s).
CONT 166 - Construction Supervision and Leadership 3 Credit(s).
CONT 254 - Construction Project Management 3 Credit(s).
CONT 255 - Construction Procurement and Contracting 3 Credit(s).
or
CONT 256 - Construction Cost Control 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 12*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

identify the terms used in the planning and scheduling of a construction project;
examine different methods of communication, problem-solving, and decision-making; and
identify the responsibilities of a construction manager both on site and in office.