Construction Documents

Elevate your confidence and your contributions on the next project. Effective construction project teams rely on industry standard documents for planning and production. When you complete the Construction Documents microcredential, you gain trust and credibility from others with your newly gained literacy useful for estimating, scheduling, quality control and more.

Learners gain a foundation to better understand different types of construction projects and documents, navigate through a set of drawings and specifications to find and use desired information, and assist clients/owners in interpreting the information.

As a participant you will:
Recognize different types of construction and documents
Navigate a set of drawings and specifications to find and utilize desired information
Assist owners and other stakeholders in interpreting the information

Course Details

At Clarkson, our microcredentials are designed by industry experts, built by educators.

You earn a digital badge to signal specific achievement to your professional network. These are concise, specialized skills and knowledge, providing a flexible and efficient way for learners to acquire industry-relevant competencies. The digital badge is verified through Open Badge Factory and can be added to your LinkedIn, resume, online portfolio or more.

Instructional Plan

The Construction Documents Micro-Credential is composed of the following 5 learning modules:

Module 1 - Introduction and Overview
Module 2 - Types of Documents
Module 3 - Vertical/Building Construction
Module 4 - Horizontal/Linear Construction
Module 5 - Specifications.

Within each module is an interactive lesson, instructional resources, e.g., PDF articles, webpages, or videos, and a multiple-choice exam.

Assessments

Learners complete four 10-question quizzes, earning 80% or higher.

Earning Criteria

Complete the five asynchronous modules, most including a lecture and a quiz, within 3 weeks of enrollment.

Sample Lesson

Sample the Construction Documents microcredential learning experience here when you view the first 14 minute recording in the course. You will meet instructor Jim Billings and gain orientation to the learning experience including objectives, structure, outline and schedule for your learning. Learn about construction, types of documents, drawings for vertical and horizontal construction and specifications.

Watch the Construction Documents Sample Lesson

Meet Your Instructor

With almost 40 years in design and construction, as well as the past 8 years developing and teaching senior and graduate courses at Clarkson University, Jim provides a unique and diverse perspective of the engineering industry.

His professional experience in the private sector includes strategic planning, program management, design, and construction of major infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. Jim’s held corporate leadership, management, and technical positions, as well as served in advisory roles to municipal, planning, and zoning boards.

He has also served on executive boards of several professional societies and technical associations. He’s been active in many community activities in support of local and regional causes.

Jim is a 1978 Clarkson grad in Civil & Environmental Engineering, and a Professional Engineer in 8 states.

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