Construction Project Management is a Certificate program offered by Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN. The program takes 1 year to complete, with a total tuition of $20,604.
Program Overview
Dunwoody’s Construction Project Management certificate was created for those already in the construction industry and ready for their next professional step.
Gain real-world experience using industry-standard technologies, tour renowned organizations and job sites, and meet guest speakers from local and national partners.
Through interactive training and hands-on activities, you will learn best practices and industry standards for planning and executing complex construction projects.
Class sizes are small, ensuring you ample time with your instructors—all of whom come directly from industry.
All students in the Construction Project Management certificate program receive a laptop loaded with construction software.
This software suite includes the same programs and products you’ll find out in industry, including Autodesk products, Microsoft Project and Visio, Takeoff Suite, OnCenter QuickBid, Primavera Project Management Suite, Revu CAD Bluebeam, RSMeans CostWorks, Sage Timberline Accounting and Estimating and more.
Credits earned in the Construction Project Management certificate directly transfer into Dunwoody’s Construction Project Management associate’s degree.
What sets this Program apart
Facilities used in this program include:
Construction Lab. Test and gain familiarity with construction and siteworks materials and fabrication construction assembling.
- Aggregate, sand, soil and concrete testing equipment
- Drum sander, thickness planer, table router, and drill press
- 10” table saw, 12” miter saw, and band saw
- Various power and hand tools, including drills and saws
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sets
Admission Requirements and Process
Students applying for admission to Dunwoody College of Technology must provide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center. Admission decisions are based on a careful, overall assessment of each student’s academic preparation and performance, as well as the additional information provided in the application. Additional requirements may be required for certain programs.
Program requirements. Dunwoody’s Construction Project Management certificate was created for those already in the construction industry and ready for their next professional step.
General Requirements
- Industry backgroundDunwoody’s Construction Project Management certificate was created for those already in the construction industry and ready for their next professional step.
- High school diploma or GEDProvide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center.
- College transcriptsIf you have completed college credits and intend to apply for federal financial aid, or want the credits considered for transfer, an official transcript from that institution is…
- Admission reviewAdmission decisions weigh coursework through high school graduation, any previous college-level coursework, grade point average and the application essay.
- Test scores optionalACT, SAT or PSAT scores are considered if available but are not required.
- ImmunizationMinnesota law (M.S. 135A.14) requires students born after 1956 to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella; accepted students fill out an immunization…
- OrientationOrientation is an enrollment requirement for all new students; admitted students are mailed information on Orientation sessions.
Application Process
- 1Fill out an application for admissionRegister for Dunwoody’s Admissions portal and start your application; you can save your progress and come back to it.
- 2Provide official transcriptsRequest official transcripts from all educational institutions attended (including high school), sent directly to the Dunwoody Admissions Office, or have your GED scores sent.
- 3Personal interviewA personal interview with an Admissions Counselor is recommended to ensure Dunwoody is the right fit for your educational and career goals.
- 4Admissions decisionYour completed file goes to the admissions committee, which meets once a week; students are notified of decisions within four business days.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA (Dunwoody school code 004641); a completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships.FAFSA Code for Minneapolis Campus: 004641Complete FAFSA Application
- 6Attend orientationAdmitted students are mailed information on Orientation, an enrollment requirement for all new students, where they receive their class schedule and student ID.
Program Schedule
Length of program. 1 Year (2 Semesters).
Classes offered. Day; Evening; Distance Learning.
Available starts. Fall Semester, Spring Semester.
Upcoming start dates. January 25, 2027, August 30, 2027, January 24, 2028 (per the 2026-2027 academic calendar).
- January 25th, 2027
- August 30th, 2027
- January 24th, 2028
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program cost (2026-27). Total program tuition is $20,604 (Year 1: $20,604). Required fees (device) total $778 and books, supplies, materials and course/program fees total $658, for an estimated total program cost of $22,040.
Cost of attendance. For the 2025-26 academic year Dunwoody lists average annual costs (which vary by program) of $27,704 tuition, $744 books and supplies and $710 fees, plus living expenses of $3,898 food, $11,766 on-campus or $12,106 off-campus housing, $2,000 transportation and $2,200 miscellaneous.
Financial aid. Most Dunwoody students receive some form of financial aid, including federal and state grants, federal loans and work study. Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Dunwoody’s federal school code is 004641. A completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships, and each year Dunwoody gives out nearly $4 million in scholarship funding.
Minnesota programs. Dunwoody participates in the Minnesota State Grant, Dream Act, Postsecondary Child Care Grant, GI Bill Scholarship, Indian Scholarship, Fostering Independence Grant, State Work-Study and SELF Loan programs.
Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes Dunwoody as a Benefits Eligible College, and Dunwoody is a Yellow Ribbon School. Dunwoody waives the application fee and enrollment fees for veterans and military students.
Payment plans. Dunwoody offers a payment plan option for students to divide the balance owed each semester into smaller payments; students must enroll in the payment plan each semester.
Curriculum
The Construction Project Management (PMGT), Certificate requires 17 credits. By the end of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply effective written communication skills appropriate to the construction discipline.
- Apply effective oral communication skills appropriate to the construction discipline.
- Apply quantity takeoff skills for bidding or budgeting purposes on a construction project.
- Apply the aptitude to schedule a basic construction project.
- Apply current technology related to the construction industry.
- Apply the interpretation of construction documents (contracts, specifications, and drawings) used in managing a construction project.
- Apply basic principles of construction accounting.
- Apply basic surveying techniques used in building layout.
- Understand basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.
- Understand the fundamentals of contracts, codes, and regulations that govern a construction project.
- Understand basic construction methods and materials.
- Understand basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.
- Understand the basic principles of structural design.
- Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
Class topics include:
- Construction Plans & Measurements
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Planning & Scheduling
- Building Codes
- Construction Safety
- Construction Administration
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Average salary. $82K (Construction Sciences & Building Technology, Certificate; 2023-24 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report, as shown on the program page).
What to expect as a Dunwoody College of Technology student
Student organizations. Opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom include:
- Dunwoody Construction Management Student Association (DCMSA)
- SkillsUSA
- Student Government Association (SGA)
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Dunwoody College of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Minneapolis Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 9 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.4% rather than 100%.
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