Construction & Trades

Construction & Trades

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Estimating and Cost Control for Construction

Master the fundamentals of estimating and cost control to keep construction projects on budget and on track. This course is ideal for current or aspiring construction professionals and applies toward the Construction Management Certificate. Learn key techniques to improve accuracy, control project costs, and reduce rework. Core topics include:

• Estimating Basics – Understand the steps in developing accurate project estimates.
• Cost Control Systems – Learn how to monitor and manage project costs effectively.
• Simple Cost Analysis – Perform cost comparisons and identify budget variances.
• Rework Tracking – Document causes and costs of rework to improve future planning.
• Project Manager’s Role – Explore the PM’s responsibility in budgeting, reporting, and cost performance.

Gain practical tools to manage construction costs with confidence and reduce budget risk.

Tuesday, October 7 – October 21, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ONLINE

Fee and Cost: $309, XBUSD-110

Introduction to Project Management for Construction

Explore the essential role of the construction project manager in this foundational course, perfect for those new to the field or pursuing the Construction Management Certificate. Learn the key functions, skills, and responsibilities involved in managing construction projects from start to finish. Topics include:

• Project Management Basics – Understand the phases and flow of a construction project.
• Core Skills – Learn the technical and leadership traits of effective project managers.
• Delivery Methods – Compare the four most common construction delivery systems.
• Ethics & Safety – Emphasize ethical decision-making and job-site safety best practices.

Build a strong foundation in construction project management and prepare for more advanced study or on-the-job success.

Tuesday, September 9 – September 23, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 9: 00 p.m.

ONLINE

Fee and Cost: $309, XBUSD-117

Scheduling in Construction

Learn how to plan, build, and manage effective project schedules in this essential course for construction professionals. Whether you’re creating simple task lists or complex network diagrams, this course equips you with practical scheduling tools to keep projects on time and on track. Applies toward the Construction Management Certificate. Key topics include:

• Scheduling Fundamentals – Develop bar charts, network diagrams, and critical path schedules.
• Prioritization & Planning – Set task priorities, delegate effectively, and plan project timelines.
• CPM Techniques – Calculate early/late starts, finishes, and total float for better control.
• Schedule Optimization – Analyze, update, and adjust schedules based on project changes.
• Tools & Methods – Explore alternative scheduling approaches and real-world applications.

Gain hands-on skills to improve time management, resource allocation, and overall project success.

Tuesday, October 28 – November 11, 2025

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ONLINE

Fee and Cost: $309, XBUSD-118

Construction Management with OSHA

Invest in your future with an introduction to Project Management, Estimating and
Scheduling in construction while also earning your OSHA certification. Take all the
Construction Management fundamentals courses plus the OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 course
work to achieve your nationally recognized credentials.

Course fee includes your OSHA card and certificate.
All classes run from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and will be delivered via Zoom.

Construction Management with OSHA 10
September 9/16/23/30
October 7/14/21/28
November 4/11/18/25
Fee: $1049

Construction Management with OSHA 30
September 9/16/23/30
October 7/14/21/28
November 4/11/18/25
December 2/9/16 and January 6/13/20
Fee: $1349