This is a complete list of our online construction courses. They are organized into two large categories. The 200 series courses focus on construction supervisory training while the 100 series courses include blueprint reading, estimating and materials courses and the 300 series focuses on green construction topics.

100 series courses (General Construction and Estimating)

200 series courses (STPonline Supervisory Training Program)

300 Series courses (Green Construction)

100 series General Construction and Estimating Courses

101 Introduction to Construction Estimating
A self-paced course. Learn about estimating labor, materials and equipment. Develop unit prices, learn to use production rates and develop standard crews. This estimating course provides an excellent introduction to the trade-specific estimating that we cover in Estimating and Bidding 1 and 2. The information from this course can be used in estimating any trade or type of construction. You can find more information here.

102 Essential Construction Math
This self-paced class is intended to develop mathematical skills that can be applied to the construction trade through practice and application. This course is an introduction to other courses in construction. While this class is not a prerequisite for any other classes, it does provide a foundation for them.

103 Construction Blueprint Reading
Students will learn how to read architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical blueprints. We will practice looking up information and solving common construction problems by reading the blueprints. Click here for more information.

105 Estimating and Bidding 1
This is the first of two hands-on detailed estimating courses. Students will learn how to estimate general conditions, site work, excavation, concrete and masonry. Be sure to look over the prerequisites for this class. Click here for more information.

106 Estimating and Bidding 2
This course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating.

107 Construction Materials and Processes
The purpose of this course is to give the student an overall and elementary understanding of construction materials and processes. We will study one specific material category, one specific construction process, and an overall construction system each week. The student will have the opportunity to expand the studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered by the student in his/her work place.

200 Series Courses (STPonline supervisory training).

201S Leadership and Motivation for Construction Supervisors STP Unit 1
This class will teach the student how to recognize their style of leadership and how to utilize other styles when appropriate. You will learn how the analysis of worker needs will affect worker motivation. The affect that attitudes and abilities have on job performance and how to positively influence attitudes and abilities will be studied. The leader as goal setter, communicator and role model will all be discussed. Job site applications of all subjects will be stressed.

202S Oral and Written Communications for Construction Supervisors STP Unit 2
Positive direct communication is the goal all supervisors should set for themselves. We will learn about positive direct communication with an emphasis on construction supervision. The course will cover how to help people communicate with you, how to listen better, and how to deal with the difficult person. Negotiating will be studied. Communicating with all organizational levels and with groups will studied also. More info about this course.

203P Construction Problem Solving and Decision Making STP Unit 3
The purpose of this class is to provide the student with the knowledge of how to solve and prevent problems and how to make decisions. We will study technical problems, human performance problems and scheduling problems. We will learn how to avoid barriers to creative problem solving and we will learn how to create a problem solving atmosphere at the jobsite. More info about this course.

204P Contract Documents and Construction Law STP Unit 4
Students will learn about common construction contract clauses and how to read a contract. Construction disputes, including differing site conditions, claims, delays and construction defects will be studied. More info about this course.

205T Planning and Scheduling STP Unit 5
The purpose of this class is to provide the student with basic construction planning and scheduling skills. The student will learn how to prepare bar chart schedules and critical path schedules. The student will be able to read complex project schedules, the basics of project management by scheduling, and will learn to employ acceleration techniques. More info about this course.

206T Cost Awareness and Production Control STP Unit 6
This class will focus on construction cost control procedures utilized by both small and large construction companies. Cost control will be discussed at both the project level and the corporate level. You will learn about the cost control cycle and how to ensure effective production control.

207S Accident Prevention and Loss Control STP Unit 7
We already know a lot about safety in the construction industry so this class will try to focus on managing the safety function. We will review the documentation, reference materials and advisory services that are available. Using the project schedule to help prevent losses will be studied. Students will learn how to select of methods and equipment to prevent loss. Other subjects we will study include: delegating responsibility for safety, equipment maintenance, and common construction hazards. More info about this course.

208P Project Management for Construction Supervisors STP Unit 8
Students will learn how to plan, organize and staff a construction project. Planning will be stressed for production and support activities. Students will learn how to formulate policies and procedures. Subcontractor management, purchasing and receiving will all be studied. Project startup, site layout and close out will be studied.

209T Construction Productivity Improvement STP Unit 9
Organizing a project with productivity improvement as a goal will be studied. Students will learn how to calculate and measure worker productivity. During this semester, we will challenge the work process, learn about personnel management, and practice work improvement analysis. Understanding worker's abilities and the impact of environmental factors will be studied. We will complete the course with a discussion of implementing and monitoring the productivity program.

300 Series Courses (Green Construction)

301 Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction
The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings. We will look at the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in some detail. Sustainability evaluation systems will be reviewed. This course will focus on LEED-NC (new construction) requirements.

302 LEED for New Construction: Applying the Guidelines
This course reviews the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Credit System. The foundation of the course will identify and help to understand the objectives of Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Material and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Design Process Credits and Prerequisites. Focus is placed on a systematic view of green building, sustainability, Low-Impact Development and Storm Water Issues.

Emphasis is on understanding the environmental aspects of LEED. The course studies techniques to reach the goals of LEED in environmental impact, energy and indoor air quality that pertain to building projects and the community surrounding the project.

303 Building Information Modeling (BIM) with an Emphasis on Green Construction
The purpose of this class is to give the student an overall and elementary understanding of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) concepts. As an introductory course to BIM, we will study the history and implementation of BIM and how it is used within sustainable design. The course will investigate workflow development including estimating, bidding, quantity take off, project management, supervision and the inter-relations of BIM team members. We will look at how companies are using BIM to reduce errors and change orders and how that relates to construction costs savings.

305 Building Green Buildings: The Contractor's Perspective
The purpose of this course is to provide construction professionals with information that will help them to effectively bid, contract, build and close out green building projects. We will explore the green building process from the contractor's and subcontractor's point of view.