Construction Project Controls Certificate, Credit Certificate

This certificate involves the controlling of the construction project. It introduces the creation of the plan and schedule to oversee the project, communication between the parties—owner/architect/contractor/subcontractor/supplier—procurement, and cost control procedures.

Program objectives

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

  1. identify the terms used in the planning and scheduling of a construction project;
  2. examine different methods of communication, problem-solving, and decision-making; and
  3. identify the responsibilities of a construction manager both on site and in office.

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 12*

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Note that students may take either CONT 255 or CONT 256 to complete their certificate requirements; these classes are only offered in the semesters indicated.

Semester 1*

Semester 2

Semester 3

Important Information

As of Fall 2021, the Construction Project Controls Certificate program is discontinued. No new students will be enrolled. Current students may refer to the "Grandfathering" Policy.

Short Description

This certificate involves the controlling of the construction project. It introduces the creation of the plan and schedule to oversee the project, communication between the parties—owner/architect/contractor/subcontractor/supplier—procurement, and cost control procedures.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

449

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville Phillip Acheampong, 443-840-4110 or pacheampong@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

  • Statewide Program (The Construction Project Controls Certificate, Introduction to Construction Methods Certificate, and Legal Aspects of Construction Certificate are not designated as Statewide Programs.)
  • Classes offered only at the Catonsville campus
  • Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Construction Management and Construction Craft Professional, see Portfolio and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
  • Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Courses Needed for This Program*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College. This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.