# Construction Course Online (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

The Construction Fundamentals course offers a comprehensive overview of the building construction process, covering everything from site utilities and earthwork to fire protection systems. Learn how multiple construction disciplines collaborate to bring a building to life, with practical instruction from industry professionals.

- **Understand Site Utilities, Earthwork, and Foundations** : Discover how a site is prepared for construction, including excavation and foundation installation. Explore soil conditions, the equipment used on-site, and the role of site utilities in the building process.
- **Explore the Building Structure and Systems: ** Learn about the role of cranes, concrete, steel, and other structural materials in the creation of a building. Gain insight into the design and integration of load-bearing systems for structural safety and stability.
- **Dive into Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and AV Systems: **Understand the design and installation of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and AV systems that ensure comfort and functionality. Explore topics such as indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and emergency power systems.
- **Gain Expertise in Fire Protection and Project Closeout: ** Study fire suppression systems, life safety requirements, and the commissioning process. Understand the final phases of a construction project, including building turnover, obtaining a certificate of occupancy, and post-occupancy procedures.

## What you'll learn

- Construction teams, soil types, heavy equipment, site preparation, utilities, earthwork, and foundation installation as part of early construction activities
- Cranes used on-site, structural design principles, building systems, and how loads are analyzed and incorporated into the structural design
- The building envelope, including integrity maintenance, moisture control, temperature regulation, and components such as cold-formed steel studs, cladding, roofing, and window systems
- Wall types, interior partitions, drywall, finishes, paint, flooring, ceilings, casework, and specialty installations in interior construction
- Thermal comfort, indoor air quality, mechanical systems, HVAC controls, plumbing systems, electrical distribution, and emergency power infrastructure
- Fire suppression and alarm systems, elevators, MEP integration, building commissioning, and post-occupancy procedures during project closeout

## Curriculum
1. **Site Utilities, Earthwork & Foundation (Self-Paced)**
2. **Building Structure Course (Self-Paced)**
3. **Building Enclosure Course (Self-Paced)**
4. **Interiors & Finish Site Work (Self-Paced)**
5. **Fundamentals of MEP for Buildings (Self-Paced)**
6. **Building Construction Fire Protection (Self-Paced)**
7. **Construction Materials Course (Self-Paced)**
8. **Blueprint Reading Course - Commercial Construction (Self-Paced)**
9. **Blueprint Reading Course - Residential Construction (Self-Paced)**
10. **Intro to Construction Estimating Course (Self-Paced)**

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1499