The classroom format begins in September 2000 and meets two evenings per week for eight months. Distinguished UW faculty and outstanding community professionals have worked together to develop this program. Representatives of top businesses such as Baugh Construction, GLY Construction and HNTB Corp. serve on the advisory board . Courses have been developed and approved by the UW College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Instructors are leading professionals currently active in construction management, or UW faculty specializing in this field.
Some courses have guest lecturers with particular areas of expertise.
This program is for professionals in construction, architecture and engineering who wish to develop and expand their managerial skills without pursuing degrees in construction management. Individuals with undergraduate degrees in non-construction disciplines can use the program to meet some of the prerequisites for admission to the evening UW Master's Degree Program in Construction Management. Courses taken and credits earned in this certificate program cannot be applied toward the Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. Formats and Credits Students choose a classroom or distance learning format. The classroom format includes two evenings per week on the UW campus in Seattle.