Construction Management

The Construction Management Certificate Series is a 9-month series of classes designed to provide business management tools to existing and aspiring independent contractors. Participants who complete the series will earn a Certificate of Completion from the Temple University Fox School of Business and the Small Business Development Center.

The 9-month series of classes covers the following topics:

Team Building and Baseline AssessmentConstruction Blue PrintsMethods & Materials
OSHA Regulations for ContractorsQuantity Take-Off & Cost EstimatingProject Scheduling & Budgeting
AccountingLoansContract Administration & Control
Contract LawPre-BusinessBonding & Insurance
SBDC Construction Management

The Temple CMC is a full-scope training program for Construction Management. Be ready to work; be ready to learn; and, most importantly, be ready to get excited since you are taught by the top construction experts in Philadelphia. I would recommend this course without reservation.

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Cooperative Agreement

The Temple SBDC is partially funded by a grant from the Department of Community & Economic Development and by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Cooperative Agreement No. 4-603001-Z-0040-24. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor(s)’ or participants’ opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services.

Funding Partners

Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and in part through support from Temple University.  All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 215-204-7282.  All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government.  By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

All SBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Temple SBDC at 1801 Liacouras Walk, Alter Hall 739, Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215-204-7282, email address:

The Temple University SBDC is a member of the network of Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers and the National Association of Small Business Development Centers.