As many construction managers are entering retirement age, opportunities abound for skilled tradespeople to level-up into management roles. Providing knowledge and skillsets in people and project management, leadership, safety and regulations, and construction finance, this certificate is specifically designed to prepare construction tradespeople and workers who have completed an apprenticeship or have related construction experience for supervisory and management careers. The 100% online option makes it convenient to earn your certificate while balancing personal and professional commitments.
The outlook for the construction sector is strong. Forecasts indicate that due to projected increases in population and economic growth, a growing demand exists for new buildings and roads, which will create new construction jobs. This program’s comprehensive, hands-on learning and portfolio preparation will leave you ready to meet the demands of this thriving industry.
This 18-credit certificate program includes in-depth discussions of applying motivational leadership, managing teams, recognizing and working within different organizational cultures, and leveraging effective negotiation and public speaking skills. It will also educate you on the details of successful project management, the concepts of accounting and finance as they apply to the construction industry, and the functions of the human resources department, including OSHA regulations, compliances, and the laws governing the construction industry.
Not only is this online undergraduate certificate in Construction Management a valuable standalone credential, it can also serve as a stepping-stone to a WilmU bachelor’s degree, such as the B.S. in Applied Business. All 18 credits of this certificate can be applied to that bachelor’s degree program. In addition, construction workers who have completed a Delaware apprenticeship have an opportunity to receive up to 42 WilmU academic credits for their work experience. By combining those opportunities, you could find yourself halfway toward completion of a 120-credit bachelor’s degree program.
42 credits for work experience/apprenticeship
+ 18 credits for completion of the Construction Management certificate
= 60 credits, ½ of a 120-credit Bachelor’s Degree
Earn this Dual-Credit Certificate and apply the credits to a related WilmU degree program! Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE lets you earn multiple credentials simultaneously — accelerating your education goals and making your credits even more valuable. Learn more about WilmU's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.
Wilmington University certificate programs teach you the subject-specific knowledge you need to advance in your career or to simply explore a new field. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities in your evolving field today. Many WilmU certificate programs can be completed online or at several of our face-to-face locations!