Construction Management Academies FAQ
What are the academies?
The Project Supervision, Project Management, and Safety Management Academy consist of 60 hours of the most intense training available to the industry. These weeklong sessions include case studies, group discussion, and lecture.
The Women's Leadership Academy consists of 24 hours of intense training. These sessions include case studies, group discussion, and lecture.
More than 3,000 individuals representing 600 companies worldwide have participated in the NCCER Construction Management Academies.
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Will I receive a credential?
Once participants return back to work, they are asked to apply and implement a concept learned at the academy. Once the project is implemented and a report is submitted to NCCER, the participant will receive a certificate of completion and wallet card from the NCCER National Registry.
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What topics are covered?
The Project Supervision, Project Management, and Safety Management Academy include instruction on such topics as leadership styles, bid strategies, negotiating techniques, time management, productivity, scheduling, cost control, conflict resolution, and accident investigation. See objectives for each academy for detailed topics.
The Women's Leadership Academy includes 24 hours of instruction on such topics as leadership and management styles, negotiating techniques, time management, conflict resolution, problem-solving techniques, and conducting effective meetings. See the academy objectives for detailed topics.
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Are CEUs available?
Yes, CEU is available for the Project Supervision, Project Management, Safety Management, and Women's Leadership Academy. In addition, you can earn credit towards a master's degree in construction science and management at Clemson through the Project Management Academy.
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How much does an academy cost?
The Project Supervision, Project Management, and Safety Management Academy are $2995 each. This fee includes instruction, meals, all program materials and books, and pick-up/return to airport.
The Women's Leadership Academy is $1595. This fee includes instruction, meals, all program materials and books, and pick up/return to airport.
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Where are the academies held?
The academies are held at Clemson University's Outdoor Laboratory on Lake Hartwell in Clemson, South Carolina, and The Nature Place in Florissant, Colorado.
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What are the accommodations like?
The Outdoor Lab at Clemson consists of cabins that accommodate up to five participants in an open style dormitory arrangement. Each cabin is equipped with a common shower and bathroom facility and a designated space for case studies and group projects. Newspapers are delivered daily to each cabin.
The Nature Place has double-occupancy deluxe studio apartments constructed of natural wood, native rock, and large areas of glass. Each unit is carpeted and contains a fireplace, full bath, galley, loft, private deck, and extra-long twin or king size beds.
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Is transportation available?
Campus transportation is provided for computer labs and university tours. Transportation will be provided to and from the airport.
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What airport do I fly into and what are the suggested arrival/departure times?
Transportation is provided to Greenville/Spartanburg Airport (GSP) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS) between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the day of arrival. If you arrive after 5 p.m., for any reason, you will be responsible for your own transportation to the academy via shuttle, taxi, or rental car. We suggest an arrival time no later than 4 p.m.
Classes dismiss at noon on the day of departure. Due to vehicle and driver limitations, transportation to the airport will accommodate flights leaving after 2:30 p.m. Any flight departing before 2:30 p.m. will have to provide their own transportation to the airport.
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Are meals provided?
Meals are provided three times a day.
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How often are the academies offered?
The academies are offered up to three times annually based on demand.
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How do I register for an academy?
Click here to register for the Project Supervision, Project Management, or Safety Management Academy.
Click here to register for the Women's Leadership Academy.
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