Certificates in Construction Professional 

offered by San Francisco State University

Learn the basics of working with concrete in this self-paced seminar. Develop an deeper understanding of the most commonly used construction material

Develop familiarity with the construction industry, its parties, and processes, and different types of construction, the diverse roles, stages, and processes of a construction project

Develop foundational knowledge of the procedures, materials, equipment and practices that are needed in estimating for any trade or type of construction

Develop mathematical skills through practice and application to the construction trade

Learn how to read architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical blueprints

Learn how to estimate general conditions, site work, excavation, concrete and masonry

hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with metals, wood, doors and windows, finishes, electrical and mechanical estimating

Develop foundational knowledge of construction materials and processes that utilize these materials

Develop an overall understanding of construction equipment and selected construction methods

Understanding civil construction techniques. This includes site preparation and grading, excavation, backfill, compaction, trenching, paving and dewatering