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听All classes for this program are LIVE ONLINE. This instructor-led program utilizes our campus' Canvas Learning Management System (LMS)听available directly at , as well as through our student portal, . Live virtual class sessions are conducted at the day/time indicated in the program schedule.
Attendance and participation via Zoom at all class sessions is required.

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Be sure to get your password and instructions to access MyCSUDH and other CSUDH online resources when you register, and download/print materials for the first week prior to course start.

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Course Descriptions

Please note that more course offerings may be available in the future. Spring courses are posted in early October, Summer courses are posted in February, and Fall courses are posted in early March.

CMX 903 | Plan Reading

1.8 CEUs
This course provides hands-on training in interpreting and analyzing architectural and engineering drawings. Students work directly with construction documents to听identify听symbols, scales, and spatial relationships. Practical exercises focus on reading plans, sections, and elevations to visualize real-world structures. By the end of the course, students can confidently navigate and apply construction drawings in professional settings.

(This class must be taken before CMX 902听Estimation.)

听 Optional Text:听
Reading Architectural Working Drawings: Residential and Light Construction. Edward Muller. ISBN-10: 0131114689 | ISBN-13: 978-0131114685

CMX 902 | Estimation

2.4 CEUs
Course Prerequisite (Required):听CMX 903听Plan Reading

Students develop practical estimating skills through real-world exercises and team-based projects. The course covers quantity take-offs, unit pricing, and cost control techniques using sample project documents. Emphasis is placed on applying estimating methods to realistic project scenarios and bid preparation. Students finish the course with a working understanding of how estimates guide project planning and financial decisions.

(Students must complete this class before taking CMX 920 Field Project Management or CMX 925 Bidding and Scheduling.)

听 Required Text:
Construction Estimating Reference Data. Ed Sarviel, Craftsman Books ISBN-10: 0934041849 | ISBN-13: 978-0934041843

CMX 904 | Construction Accounting

1.2 CEUs
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to construction accounting, covering job-cost tracking, payroll, subcontractor management, financial controls, and key accounting principles. Students learn to interpret financial statements, manage project costs, and use industry-specific processes and technologies. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with practical skills to handle essential accounting tasks in construction settings.

CMX 905 | Financing Real Estate Acquisitions

0.6 CEUs
This course explores the financial foundations of real estate development and construction projects. Students practice evaluating feasibility, preparing mock financing packages, and analyzing lender requirements. Emphasis is placed on understanding how funding structures influence project scope, timing, and profitability.听

CMX 921 | Law for Construction

1.8 CEUs
This course examines construction law through practical, project-based case studies. Students interpret real-world contract scenarios to听identify听rights, obligations, and potential disputes. Simulated exercises emphasize risk management and contract administration in active construction settings. By applying legal principles to realistic examples, students learn to prevent and resolve jobsite conflicts effectively.听听

CMX 925 | Bidding and Scheduling

1.8 CEUs
Prerequisite Courses (Recommended): CMX 903听Plan Reading, CMX 902听Estimating

Students gain applied experience in preparing bids and developing construction schedules. Hands-on projects include building logic-based timelines and mock bid submissions. The course focuses on critical path methods, sequencing, and time-cost coordination using actual project case studies. By the end, students can manage project timeframes and resources using practical scheduling tools.

(Students must complete this class before taking CMX 920 Field Project Management.)

CMX 926 | Construction Safety

2.4 CEUs
This course emphasizes applied safety management through realistic construction case studies. Students learn how to prepare a safety plan and understand crisis听response procedures听aligned with OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards. Practical discussions focus on incident prevention, hazard recognition, and emergency procedures. Graduates leave with the tools to implement effective safety programs in the field.听听

Students can take this course online from anywhere. Students in the LA area will have expanded opportunities to visit sites and learn from experts on site.

CMX 920 | Field Project Management (Capstone)

4.2 CEUs听 Spring Term Only
Prerequisite Courses (Required): CMX 903听Plan Reading, CMX 902听Estimating, CMX 925听Bidding and Scheduling
Recommended Courses: CMX 904, CMX 905, CMX 921, CMX 926

As the capstone of the program, this course integrates all prior coursework through a hands-on, team-based project. Students manage a simulated construction project from planning to close-out, responding to a mock Request for Proposals (RFP). Through this exercise, they apply leadership, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control skills in real-world contexts. The course emphasizes collaboration, ethics, and professional communication, including written reports and oral presentations. Students work with authentic project documents and industry feedback to refine their management approach. By completion, participants听demonstrate听the ability to lead complex construction projects using practical, field-ready strategies.

For maximum benefit and engagement with course material, students are required to complete CMX 903 Plan Reading, CMX 902 Estimating, and CMX 925 Bidding and Scheduling with a grade of CR before taking this class.

Students can take this course online from anywhere. Students in the LA area will have expanded opportunities to visit sites and learn from experts on site.

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