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 most commonly used construction material.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $190
25 Hours
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100 Introduction to Construction
Understand the major roles, players, and processes in the construction industry. Covers types of construction and project lifecycle.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $190
25 Hours
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.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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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.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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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.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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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 two part series of hands-on detailed estimating courses.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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105 Estimating and Bidding 2
Estimate metals, wood, doors and windows, finishes, electrical, and mechanical. Can be taken in any order with Estimating and Bidding 1.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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106 Construction Materials and Processes
In 106 students practice estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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 most commonly used construction material.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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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.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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110 Civil Blueprint Reading and Materials
In 110 students will gain an overall and elementary understanding of civil construction blueprints and materials in this blueprint reading class.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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114 Estimating Civil and Site Work Construction
In 114 students will develop foundational knowledge of estimating for heavy civil and site work construction projects.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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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.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
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310 Practical Applications of Construction Law
Learn how to survey the legal environment to protect yourself as a construction professional.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $550
45 - 50 Hours
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION CLASSES
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201 Leadership and Motivation STP Unit 1
In 201 Unit 1 students recognize their own style of leadership and how to utilize other styles when appropriate.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $500
45 - 50 Hours
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202 Oral and Written Communications STP Unit 2
In 202, Unit 2 students will acquire skills and understanding of positive direct communication with an emphasis on construction supervision.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $500
45 - 50 Hours
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203 Risk Management and Problem Solving STP Unit 6
In 203 Unit 6 students will practice Identifying, managing, and solving risk related construction problems.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $500
45 - 50 Hours
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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.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $500
45 - 50 Hours
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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. Prepare bar chart schedules and critical path schedules.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $500
45 - 50 Hours
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206 Construction Productivity and Cost Management STP Unit 5
In 206 Unit 5 students study the construction cost control procedures and options to improve productivity.
Self-paced
Textbook included
Price $500
45 - 50 Hours