Located in north-central Massachusetts, Construction Supervisor Training offers prospective students the chance to start a career in the construction industry. In particular, this school prepares its students for the Construction Supervisor's License Exam. Classes are held four times each year--in the months of January, April, July and October--and are located in 14 cities, including as far west as Pittsfield and as far east as Nantucket. Registration requires three full years of construction experience. The program's teaching methodology focuses heavily on testing, retesting, and reviewing.
Construction Supervisor Training
57 Riverbend Street
Athol, MA 01331-2560
978-821-2093
contractorsuccess.com
The Wentworth Institute of Technology, as part of its Civil, Construction, and Environment academic department, offers both an undergraduate construction management program (which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree) and a graduate program in construction management (which leads to a Master of Science degree). The school teaches skills with a heavy emphasis on the technical side, including the fundamentals of engineering, cost estimating and budgeting. Graduation requirements include a 30-hour training course conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Evening and day classes are offered for both programs, with the graduate program providing books and a laptop.
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
617-989-4590
www.wit.edu
Northeastern University's Division of Graduate Studies offers a Graduate Certificate in Construction Management. Students can also use the online-only program to acquire a Master of Science in Project Management degree. Requirements include a professional resume, undergraduate transcripts, and letters of recommendation. The program is specifically geared toward advancing the careers of construction-related professionals such as design and consulting engineers, and contractors and subcontractors.
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-373-2000
northeastern.edu