Construction Management Certificate (Non-Credit to Credit Pathway)

The Construction Management Certificate non-credit program prepares students for immediate employment in the building trades or advancement into the Construction Technology credit program. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab work, students gain practical skills in blueprint reading, construction techniques, safety protocols, and industry-relevant mathematics. Graduates of this program are eligible to articulate earned training into the college’s credit-based Construction Technology Certificate or Diploma programs.

Award Type:

Certificate of Completion from Iowa Western Community College

Learning Outcomes:

Accurately interpret residential blueprints and construction documents
Apply industry-standard construction techniques and materials
Demonstrate safe work practices on construction sites
Understand core math concepts used in the construction industry
Identify and explain the principles of basic building construction

Educational Objective:

Vocational - prepares students for entry-level employment and articulation into a credit-bearing Construction Technology program

Tuition:

$2,350 (estimated)

Included Costs:

Books/Materials: $175
Tool Access & PPE: $125
Total Estimated Fees: $300

Fees include textbooks, training supplies, safety gear, and access to tools

Length of Course:

160 Contact Hours & online, face-to-face

Course Outline:

Technical Math for Trades (TRADE-111 2) - 30 hours
Residential Blueprint Reading (TRADE-103 2) - 30 hours
Principles of Building Construction I (TRADE-102 2) - 30 hours
Building Construction Techniques I (TRADE-101 3) - 50 hours
Construction Safety (TRADE-104 2) - 20 hours

Admission Requirements:

Minimum age 17
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Physical ability to perform basic construction tasks
English literacy for safety and instruction comprehension

Attendance Requirements:

90% attendance required to complete the program
One excused absence permitted per course; additional absences must be approved
Tardiness beyond 10 minutes is recorded and tracked
Students must complete all hands-on projects and classroom assignments to receive credit
Unsatisfactory progress may result in dismissal

Instruction Qualification:

Instructor is registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching.