Construction Estimating Skills
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Construction Estimating Certificate Program is designed to prepare students to perform estimations and bidding of construction work which is part of the construction building trade as well as other professions associated closely with the trade. Students will study the phases of a building construction project to develop an overview and understanding of the building construction industry. The Construction Estimating Certificate requires a total of 17 units in required courses. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
Construction Estimating Skills Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 46,460
- High salary: 210,530
- Average salary: 97270
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Certificate after high school, Some college
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 43,550
- High salary: 97,840
- Average salary: 64200
Construction Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 65,160
- High salary: 176,990
- Average salary: 106980
All Careers in Construction Estimating Skills (4)
| Construction Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 106,980 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,270 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | High school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GED | Rising | 78,690 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Certificate after high school, Some college | Declining | 64,200 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Calculate an estimated cost from pricing and quantity information.
- Use plans, specifications, and contracts in estimating exercises.