Organization Case Study
Credential As You Go Organization Case Study
Estimating & Planning Construction Costs Certificate
Colorado State University, Pueblo
Credential Title
Estimating & Planning Construction Costs Certificate
Academic Program
Construction Management
Stage of Development
In Development
Credit/Non-credit # of credits (if credit bearing)
9 credits
Length of Credential
24 weeks
Types of Partnerships
Industry
Incremental Credentialing Framework Approaches
- Learn As You Go
- Retro As You Go
Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes
- Gain a deeper understanding of the current major planning issues effecting the construction industry
- Develop skills and knowledge necessary to be a manager in today’s construction industry
- Expand current and develop additional advanced construction industry skills
Credential Components
Three courses from Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology
Why the Credential was Developed
- The Estimating & Planning Construction Costs Certificate is designed to enhance learners’ knowledge of construction costs and planning in the commercial and heavy/highway aspects of construction.
- The program focuses on learners with an entry-level or working knowledge of the construction industry, with the purpose of accelerating the student through various construction estimating processes and procedures.
How the Credential was Developed
- Construction management faculty designed the credential to serve students and employees looking for estimating and planning skills separate from a full degree.
- The certificate will also be available for students who left the college with completed coursework but no degree.
- The credential is recorded on a student’s transcript when conferred. A certificate document is also provided to the student.
The Targeted Learners
- Learners with interest in the construction industry
- Employees in the construction industry looking to move into management
- Previous students with some completed courses in Construction Management, but not a completed degree