Build your construction skills and take the next step in your career. The Construction Professional program at SFSU offers online classes and certificates that cover estimating, project management, supervision and more. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, you can choose courses that match your goals and schedule.
Online Classes and Certificates
Advance your career in construction with flexible online certificates. Whether you are starting out or building on years of experience, these programs give you practical skills to move forward in the industry. You can choose from six certificates:
- Civil Site Work Construction
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Practices
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Supervision — Building
- Construction Supervision — Civil Site Work
About the Program
The Construction Professional program helps you build practical skills to advance in the industry. Key features include:
- Expert instruction
Learn from experienced construction professionals who bring real-world knowledge to every class - Flexible online format
Study on your schedule with self-paced or weekly modules - Certificates or individual classes
Choose from six certificate programs or take courses that fit your goals - Professional development
Earn 4.5 CEUs per class to support your career growth - Career advancement
Gain skills in estimating, supervision, project management and other areas that employers value
Cost and Length
- Course fee: $585 per class
- Certificate cost: $2,925 to $4,680
- Textbooks: $100 to $160 per class (not included in course fee)
- Class length: 10 weeks, 4.5 CEUs each
- Start terms: Fall, winter, spring or summer
You can take individual courses that match your experience or work toward a certificate. Expect to spend about three to five hours each week on coursework.
CalJOBS
SFSU is an eligible training provider.
Construction Experts
This program is offered in partnership with Construction Experts, an organization that has provided guided online courses since 1994. Their classes deliver practical training to help construction professionals strengthen skills and stay competitive in the field
Program and Industry Statistics
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 Wage Estimates - San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA and Occupational Outlook Handbook.
What Students Say
“I think the biggest thing I will take from this class is the ability to speak and understand in general terms what types of equipment are used on a project, how they operate and how they affect cost, schedule and profit. I will also feel more confident when dealing with subcontractors regarding surveying and earthwork because I now have a general understanding of a lot of the aspects that go into these parts of the project.”
Kelly Sevier
108 Construction Equipment and Methods
News and Events
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Winter Online Classes Start Jan. 19, 2026 Find your online classes on the Construction Professional class schedule, and…
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SFSU will be closed for Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Contact Us
Afitap Boz | Program Lead | (415) 405-4227 | aboz@sfsu.edu