Quick Facts
Price$3,475
CEUs5.4
Contact Hours54 hours
The Construction Superintendent Certification Program is an online, turnkey training solution designed to help current and aspiring superintendents master the complex challenges they face in the field while excelling in both business and people management. Through sixteen online courses plus an introductory module, participants develop skills in construction business acumen, people leadership, operational excellence, risk mitigation, and client satisfaction. The program uses practical, real-world lessons, scenarios, and activities to shorten the learning curve and help individuals grow into highly effective superintendents more quickly. This program is offered in partnership with NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).
Courses will cover the following topics:
- Leadership, Ethics, and Communication: Succeeding as a Project Steward
- Human Resources: Building a Strong Team
- Safety and Health: Protecting People
- Site Logistics: Coordinating Project Resource Flow
- Work Planning: Ensuring Safe and Productive Workflow
- Resource Management: Optimizing People, Materials, and Equipment
- Constructability: Integrating Construction Knowledge into Design
- Information Management: Delivering Accurate and Timely Information
- Legal Concepts and Regulations: Understanding Construction Law
- Cost Control: Monitoring and Influencing Project Spend
- Risk Management and Claims Prevention: Protecting Your Business
- Change Management: Minimizing the Impact of Change
- Contracts and Procurement: Understanding and Implementing Project Agreements
- Scheduling: Developing and Managing the Project Timeline
- Quality: Delivering Excellence
- Project Closeout: Finishing Strong
Requirements
Participants will earn the NCCER Construction Superintendent Certification upon:
- Passing all assessments in courses
- Meeting the education requirements and necessary years of verifiable supervisory experience
- High school diploma plus four years of experience or Bachelor's degree in construction management plus two years of experience.
- Experience Requirements for Either Option: Relevant experience, regardless of job title, must be from periods during which:
- You were the leader and single point of responsibility for construction performance for an entire project OR a significant, defined major portion or a specific scope as a specialty contractor.
- Your specific areas of responsibilities included safety, cost, schedule, quality, compliance, resource management, site logistics, and contract partner relationship management.
- Note: Candidates for the Construction Superintendent certification do not have to meet these requirements to be eligible to take the courses and the assessment. However, NCCER will not issue your certification until you meet all requirements.
These online courses require access to a computer with Internet access, email, an Internet browser (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox recommended), MS PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Duration
This online certificate is comprised of 16 courses and learners have six months to complete the entire program.
What Will I Earn
Upon successful completion of the required coursework and assessments participants earn the NCCER Construction Superintendent Certification, signaling proven competence in leading safe, productive, and profitable construction projects. You will be able to download your official LSU/NCCER Certificate. We recommend you print out this certificate and showcase it with pride!
Completers will also receive a digital badge that showcases your new skill set and provides employers with a reliable way to assess your capabilities. These badges serve as a visual representation of your accomplishments and can be shared on social media, personal websites, or professional networking sites.
English Proficiency Requirements
Information on English Proficiency Requirements are located here.