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Certificate in Construction Management

Move Your Construction Career to the Next Level

About This Program

In today’s fast-paced construction industry, demand is high for well-trained managers who can tackle complex projects and track all the moving parts. If you’re looking to rise in this dynamic field, our certificate program will give you a solid boost.

The program’s custom curriculum offers thorough coverage of all major aspects of the field. Learn from experienced managers and professional educators, then apply your newfound knowledge to in-class case studies.

This program includes regular standing and advanced standing tracks. Those with regular standing start in the summer quarter and take all six courses; those with advanced standing start in autumn quarter and take the last five courses.

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Designed For

Professionals with at least five years of experience in the commercial construction field. Those with less experience will need to complete an introductory quarter of coursework. 

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What You'll Learn

  • Principles and practices for planning and managing construction projects

  • Tools and techniques of cost estimating

  • Accident prevention through construction safety techniques

  • Streamlined management tasks using technology

Earn Credit Toward Your Master's Degree Prerequisites

By completing this certificate program, you'll fulfill some of the prerequisites for the UW Master of Science in Construction Management. Learn more about credit options.

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This program is intended for professional development and is not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.

Program Overview

Complete the courses listed below to earn the certificate.

Quarter 1

Introduction to Methods & Materials through Plan Reading

Choose One of Two Sections


“I met a bunch of classmates that were all experienced professionals who had been in the construction industry for many years. And all of the instructors brought in practical experience. Most of us connected to them on a practical level because they were coming straight from the industry.”

— CHYTHRA PUTTARAJU, CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

READ CHYTHRA'S STORY


Certificate Sessions

Hybrid

June 2027 Credit
Duration 12 months
Location UW Seattle, Online
In Development

Closed Certificate Sessions

Online Synchronous

June 2026 Credit
Duration 12 months
Time Evenings
Location Online
Closed

Online Synchronous

June 2025 Credit
Duration 12 months
Time Flexible, Evenings
Location Online
Closed

Hybrid

June 2026 Credit
Duration 12 months
Time Evenings
Location UW Seattle, Online
Closed

Hybrid

June 2025 Credit
Duration 12 months
Time Evenings
Location UW Seattle, Online
Closed