Professional Development
Building, Construction & Architecture Programs
Expand you skills, keep up with the latest trends, and stay competitive by completing one of our four certificate programs or registering for an individual course. All of our courses are led by instructors drawn from leading New England architecture, law, and consulting firms who bring their expertise to the classroom.
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Facilities Management
This certificate was developed for facilities plant managers, systems administrators/technicians, property managers, and maintenance personnel. Our certificate provides participants with the "top down" view required to manage and control a facility's system.
Seven courses complete the certificate as outlined below. Many students take multiple courses, enabling them to complete their certificate in about one year. Upon successful completion, Northeastern University will award a Certificate in Facilities Management.
Required Core Courses
Principles of Facilities Management I (CIV 5228)
Supervisory Management (CIV 5174)
Technical - Choose a minimum of two
Introduction to HVAC Systems Design I (ME 5303)
Design of Building Electrical Systems (CIV 5109)
Design of Building Plumbing Systems (CIV 5108)
Electives - Choose a minimum of three
Introduction to Fire Protection Systems (CIV 5307)
Landscape and Grounds Management (CIV 5232)
Managing Construction Contracts (CIV 5119)
Intelligent Building Systems (ME 5307)
Using Computers in Building Design and Construction (CIV 5050)
Introduction to AutoCAD (CIV 5655)
Construction Project Management
This certificate was developed for construction managers, construction superintendents, project managers, and site supervisors. Our certificate is unique in that it exposes you to both the functional and management skills you need as a construction manager. The courses are designed to enable you to manage contracts, estimate costs, bid, schedule projects, and understand the legal aspects of the construction business.
Seven courses complete the certificate as outlined below, or students may elect to enroll in an individual course. Many participants take multiple courses in the same quarter, enabling them to complete their certificate in about one year.
Required Courses
Construction Cost Estimating and Bidding (CIV 5115)
Managing Construction Contracts (CIV 5119)
Scheduling Construction Projects (CIV 5134)
Construction Project Management I (CIV 5245)
Electives - Choose a minimum of three courses
Using Computers in Building Design and Construction (CIV 5050)
Architectural Technology and Building Materials (CIV 5111)
Construction Law (CIV 5114)
Construction Supervisor's Building Code Review (CIV 5168)
Construction Blueprint Reading (CIV 5170)*
Construction Project Management II (CIV 5246)
Introduction to AutoCAD (CIV 5655)
Fundamentals of Construction Safety (ENV 5640)
HVAC Systems Design
This certificate was developed for mechanical engineers, HVAC consultants and contractors, facilities managers, systems administrators, and HVAC installers. This is a specialized study in the design and implementation of HVAC systems, including the use of computer-based tools and controls.
Seven courses complete the certificate as outlined below or students may elect to enroll in an individual course. Many students take multiple courses in the same quarter, enabling them to complete their certificate in about one year.
Required Courses
We recommend that participants take courses in the sequence listed below.
Introduction to HVAC Systems Design I (ME 5303)
HVAC Systems Design II (ME 5304)
HVAC Temperature Controls and Systems Design (ME 5301)
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing HVAC Systems/Air and Water (ME 5206)
Mechanical Cost Estimating and Bidding (ME 5182)
Direct Digital Controls and Energy Management Systems (ME 5100)
Electives - Choose a minimum of one
Fundamentals of Steam and Hydronic Systems Design and Applications (ME 5350)
Intelligent Building Systems (ME 5307)
Building and Construction Technology
This certificate was developed for contractors, project managers, home builders, and construction personnel. Our certificate focuses on the key principles of building and construction technology.
Seven courses complete the certificate as outlined below or students may elect to enroll in an individual course. Many participants take multiple courses in the same quarter, enabling them to complete their certificate in about one year.
Choose any seven of the following courses
Design of Building Plumbing Systems (CIV 5108)
Design of Building Electrical Systems (CIV 5109)
Introduction to HVAC Systems Design I (ME 5303)
Architectural Technology and Building Materials (CIV 5111)
Construction Blueprint Reading (CIV 5170)
Construction Supervisor's Building Code Review (CIV 5168)
Introduction to Fire Protection Systems (CIV 5307)
Using Computers in Building Design & Construction (CIV 5050)
Introduction to AutoCAD (CIV 5655)
Engineering Licensing Exam Preparation
Increase your opportunities and earning potential in the engineering field by becoming a licensed engineer in your state of practice. Take the first steps in meeting these high standards of excellence by preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Principles of Engineering (PE) exams.
Northeastern University's Professional Engineering Program continues to be one of the most comprehensive programs in the region and offers the largest selection of courses and optional topics within the courses. Review courses for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam are offered two times a year, as well as review courses in six of the Professional Engineering disciplines.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License Exam Preparation (ME 5168)
Principles and Practice (PE) License Exam Prep
Civil Engineering Environmental Focus (ENV 5350)
Civil Engineering Structural Focus (CIV 5450)
Electrical Engineering Focus (EE 5799)
Mechanical Engineering Focus (ME 5170)
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