About the Design and Construction Certificate
The Design and Construction Certificate courses offered in Scranton, PA can be used to expand your knowledge in specific construction skill areas. They will focus on design principles, system integration, code compliance, construction law, and construction coordination.
These building systems classes are offered via live video instruction giving you the convenience of joining class from home or work while engaging with the instructor and other students.
The design and construction program is composed of four courses required to earn the non-credit certificate.
Career Potential
As the construction industry grows, so does demand for knowledge of building systems. Employers are looking for Maintenance Technicians, Construction and Project Managers who understand the design aspects needed for plumbing, preventative maintenance, HVAC, wiring, pipe systems and so on.
Source: Burning Glass Technologies’ Labor Insight™ Real-time Labor Market Information tool.
Building Systems Course Offerings
This noncredit certificate consists of four courses.
- Scheduling & Time Management in Construction - AE 5559
- Introduction to Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems - AE 5558
- Construction Law – CE 6298
- Introduction to Structural and Building Envelope Systems – AE 5001
Schedule and Registration Information
Visit the Building Systems and Design Construction web page on the Penn State's Continuing Education and Workforce Development website for up-to-date registration information.
Note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.
