CONSTRUCTION COURSES
Advance Your Career. Build Your Crew.
San Diego ASA has partnered with Construction Experts Inc. (CEI) to bring professional development courses directly to our members. Online courses are available 24/7, offered four times per year, and designed to fit around a working professional's schedule.
All course fees include the required textbook. Textbooks are non-refundable. Upon completing your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you and shared with ASA and CEI to prepare for your enrollment.
In partnership with Construction Experts Inc. (CEI) — Encinitas, CA
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Course Listings
All courses are self-paced and offered online. Use the categories below to browse by series.
Courses offered in partnership with Construction Experts Inc. (CEI), Encinitas CA — offering online construction education since 1994 through SDSU, SFSU, and partner organizations across California.
SEMINAR SERIES
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099 Introduction to Concrete
Learn the basics of working with concrete. Develop a deeper understanding of the construction industry's most commonly used material.
25 Hours
Self-paced, start anytime
Includes Textbook
Members: $190 | Non-Members: $225
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100 Introduction to Construction
Understand the major roles, players, and processes in the construction industry. Covers construction types and the project lifecycle.
25 Hours
Self-paced, start anytime
Includes Textbook
Members: $190 | Non-Members: $225
ESTIMATING AND RELATED CLASSES
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101 Introduction to Construction Estimating
In 101 students develop foundational knowledge of the procedures, materials, equipment, and practices needed in estimating.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced, start anytime
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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102 Essential Construction Math
In 102 students develop mathematical skills through practice and application to the construction trades in this self-paced online construction course.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced, start anytime
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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103 Construction Blueprint Reading
In 103 students learn how to read architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, roofing, and electrical blueprints in this online blueprint reading class.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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105 Estimating and Bidding 1
In 105 students learn how to estimate general conditions, site work, excavation, concrete, and masonry in this hands-on estimating course.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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106 Estimating and Bidding 2
Practice estimating and quantity take-off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating. You may take Estimating and Bidding 1 and 2 in any order.
45–50 HoursSelf-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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107 Construction Materials and Processes
In 107 students develop foundational knowledge of construction materials and processes that utilize concrete, brick and CMU, metals, wood products, roofing, and more.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
CIVIL SITE WORK CLASSES
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108 Construction Equipment and Methods
Learn the basics of working with concrete. Develop a deeper understanding of the construction industry's most commonly used material.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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109 Practical Applications of Civil Site Work
In 109 students develop a deeper understanding of civil construction techniques in this online construction course.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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110 Civil Blueprint Reading and Materials
In 110 students gain an overall and elementary understanding of civil construction blueprints and materials in this blueprint reading course.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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114 Estimating Civil and Site Work Construction
In 114 students develop foundational knowledge of estimating for heavy civil and site work construction projects.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CLASSES
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305 Building Green Building: Contractor's Perspective
In 305 students learn construction project management skills focused on green building projects.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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308 Construction Project Management
In 308 students learn construction project management strategies, procedures, and systems used by project managers from the beginning of the project to the end.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
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310 Practical Applications of Construction Law
Learn how to survey the legal environment to protect yourself as a construction professional.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $550 | Non-Members: $640
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION CLASSES
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201 Leadership and Motivation STP Unit 1
In 201 Unit 1 students recognize their own leadership style and learn how to utilize other leadership styles when appropriate.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $425 | Non-Members: $500
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202 Oral and Written Communications STP Unit 2
In 202, Unit 2 students acquire the skills and understanding needed for positive, direct communication, with an emphasis on construction supervision.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $425 | Non-Members: $500
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203 Risk Management and Problem Solving STP Unit 6
In 203, Unit 6 students practice identifying, managing, and solving risk-related construction problems.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $425 | Non-Members: $500
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204 Contract Documents and Construction Law Unit STP 4
In 204, Unit 4 students learn about common construction contract clauses and how to read a contract in this online construction course.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $425 | Non-Members: $500
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205 Planning and Scheduling STP Unit 3
In 205, Unit 3 students learn and apply basic construction planning and scheduling skills, including preparing bar chart schedules and critical path schedules.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $425 | Non-Members: $500
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206 Construction Productivity and Cost Management STP Unit 5
In 206, Unit 5 students study construction cost control procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
45–50 Hours
Self-paced
Includes Textbook
Members: $425 | Non-Members: $500