Program Information
Learn more about the Construction Trades program.
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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Construction Management is designed to provide individuals in the construction industry work-ready skill sets in management, leadership, motivation, oral and written communications, problem solving, planning and scheduling, cost awareness and production control, sustainability, time management, and OSHA safety. The skills acquired prepare individuals for a productive career in the construction industry as a foreman, manager, project manager, and owner. The program provides students a career pathway for entry into the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Management.
Details
- Field of Interest
- Applied Technology
- Academic Plan Code
- 5595
- Total Credits Required
- 20 - 29
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Formulate and evaluate information to effectively carry out a construction-related plan.
- Manage teams as a leader by setting a direction, aligning resources, and managing others.
- Effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders.
- Cultivate an awareness of environmental and cultural impacts.
- Utilize technical knowledge and skills to achieve design specifications.
- Utilize technology and software to create and interpret reports, designs, and their elements.
- Apply professional and ethical practices.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Practice appropriate Occupational Safety and Health
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON100 | Introduction to Construction | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
| CON251 | Microcomputers for Constructors | 3 | |||
| CON271 | Construction Safety | Students with OSHA 30 certification may have this course waived. | 0–3 | ||
| GTC108 or MAT15+ or MAT187 |
Technical Mathematics II or College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus | OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | None or MA or MA | 3–6 | |
| MGT229 | Management and Leadership I | SB, SCB | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON181 | Cost Estimating | 3 | |||
| CON244 | Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading | 3 | |||
| CON252 | Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment | 3 | |||
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry | Take MAT182 if MAT15+ was completed in Term 1 | MA | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON100 | Introduction to Construction | Critical course Gateway course | 2 | ||
| CON251 | Microcomputers for Constructors | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON271 | Construction Safety | Students with OSHA 30 certification may have this course waived. | 0–3 | ||
| GTC108 or MAT15+ or MAT187 |
Technical Mathematics II or College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus | OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | None or MA or MA | 3–6 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON181 | Cost Estimating | 3 | |||
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry | Take MAT182 if MAT15+ was completed in Term 2 | MA | 0–3 | |
| MGT229 | Management and Leadership I | SB, SCB | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON244 | Working Drawing Analysis: Blueprint Reading | 3 | |||
| CON252 | Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.