San Diego State University offers a professional certificate in construction inspection through its College of Extended Studies. The program is primarily designed for those in the construction field who are already familiar with the construction process and much of the terminology in the field. Students in the program learn both the process of construction inspection along with the knowledge of the various construction codes. The school offers seven different courses in the construction inspection field: wood-frame inspection, concrete inspection, pre-stressed concrete, masonry, plan reading, structural steel and electrical inspection. Students must complete four of these courses to receive the certificate.
San Diego State University
College of Extended Studies
5250 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
619-594-5821
sdsu.edu
The University of Washington's Professional and Continuing Education Department offers a professional certificate in Public Works Construction Inspection. The program is designed to last six months, but it can be taken as an accelerated five-week program as well. The certificate is designed to prepare inspectors for work in the inspection of dams, sewer and water lines, retaining walls, bridges, roads and public utility systems. Courses include studies in areas such as public works documentation, the inspection process and materials testing and inspection techniques for various construction projects.
University of Washington
Professional and Continuing Education
Seattle, WA 98195
206-685-8936
uw.edu
Santiago Canyon College in Orange, California, also offers a public works construction certificate. The school offers an Associate of Science degree in the field of public works as well for those who wish to go beyond the requirements of a certificate program. The public works construction inspection certificate requires the completion of 18 credit hours. Courses of study include areas such as project management principles, inspection of public works projects, public administration, cost estimation, reading plans, and concrete and asphalt inspection.
Santiago Canyon College
8045 East Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92869
714-628-4900
sccollege.edu