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Talat Salama
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Manufacturing & Construction Management
Building Construction Management, Minor
Construction Management | OCP
Construction Management | MS
Construction Management | BS
Applied Innovation Hub
214-06

Official Certificate Program in Construction Management

Central to Building Your Future.

Central’s Construction Management Official Certificate Program (OCP) prepares students for advancement in the construction industry. Participants explore a broad range of topics including resource management, contractual obligations and risks, design, planning, and personnel issues.

Program Features

  • Starts every January and August
  • 4-course program (12 credits)*
  • Courses count towards the courses in the Construction Management Master of Science program, reducing the requirement for the MS degree from 11 courses to only 7 courses
  • Attend part-time
  • No GMAT/GRE required

Did You Know?

The median annual wage for construction managers was $114k in May 2021. Employment of construction managers is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: bls.gov

Learning Outcomes

  1. Achieve a broad understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of construction management.
  2. Prepare the student or worker for a career or advancement in the construction industry beyond the "on the job training" environment.