Program Description
The Construction Estimating and Planning Microcredential is a suite of three connected courses designed to offer a pathway into the field of construction management and administration. Courses are short, impactful, and can be immediately applied to the workplace.
Is This Program Right For You?
This program will be of interest to a wide range of construction workers, including tradespersons and journeypersons, contractors, and construction business owners.
What will I receive?
Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a Record of Achievement in Construction Estimating & Planning
Cost
- The approximate cost of this series is $2,085 CAD
- Course Fees are $695 CAD
- Pay as you go - students pay on a course-by-course basis as they register. You do not need to pay all of the course fees at once
- Courses are GST-exempt
- Consider applying for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant
- Some courses may require additional resources such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
Program Details
- This series is comprised of three courses. Each course is 39 hours in length, for a total of 117 instructional hours
- This series is designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within four months
- Students have the flexibility to determine their own course load around their availability.
- Typically students complete 1-2 courses per semester based on the course length
- Courses are graded with assessments. This might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, assignments, papers, and presentations
- Courses are offered online synchronously or asynchronously. Please check the course section for details. Further details on delivery formats can be found here
- Course materials are shared in eClass. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks. This information can be found in the course section details
Your Instructors
- Our instructors are not just educators; they are industry experts, adult learning specialists, and professionals deeply connected to the pulse of their respective fields.
How to Apply
- There are no admission requirements or process students need to complete when pursuing a Continuing Education Professional Series
How to Apply for your Record of Achievement
- Once students have completed the required courses they can Request their Record of Achievement for series/MC completion
- Record of Achievements are mailed to the current address on your student file; therefore, please maintain your contact information by reviewing and updating in Bear Tracks.
Transferability and Professional Designations
- These courses can be applied toward the Construction Management and Administration Certificate for those interested in pursuing further professional development.
- All three courses are accredited for the Gold Seal certification (Canadian Construction Association) and for the Blue Seal certificate (Alberta Advanced Education — Apprenticeship and Industry Training), as well as recognized by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) toward the Professional Quantity Surveyor and Construction Estimator Certified designations.
International Students
- International Students are welcome to enroll in our courses, with the only requirement being a stable internet connection. There are no differential course fees for international students completing courses in this program
- Students are responsible for ensuring that they are proficient in English so that they can fully participate in classes
- Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. Foreign nationals authorized to work in Canada who are prohibited from engaging in studies as a condition of their work permit are allowed to engage in distance learning courses. For more information please contact University of Alberta International Student Services
- Further information can be found on withdrawals, refunds+ transfers, assessment and grading, Program Admission
Support Services
- Student Service Centre - for payment and registration inquiries
- Program Office - for course/program inquiries and the Canada Alberta Job Grant
- eClass support
- IT assistance
- Learning remotely
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