What you will learn
About this training bundle
Accelerate your career in construction, engineering, architecture and real estate development.
In this series of six courses, you will learn about every major material and system in a building. You will learn the terminology and will develop a very strong understanding of how a building is built. This content is absolutely critical if you are involved in any way on a building construction project.
Our online commercial building construction fundamentals classes are thorough and detailed. We start at the very beginning. You will learn about the design and construction team and the order in which various construction disciplines build their respective building components.
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Choose a start date that best aligns with your schedule and complete courses at your own pace. You have the freedom to stack multiple courses or bundles on top of each other or take a break and return to them later.
The average completion time for the Construction Fundamentals Bundle is 2-3 months.
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Earn a verified Digital Credential from Credly by completing this bundle with a grade of 70% or higher.
Courses Included
The Construction Fundamentals Bundle consists of 4 courses.
CFC 101 - Overview, Site Utilities, Earthwork, Foundations
Learn about the roles played by the design & construction team. Learn how the site is prepared, the types of equipment used, different types of soil conditions & why various building foundations are used.
CFC 102 - The Building Structure
Learn about the cranes used, designing a building structure, the structural systems & how building load is analyzed and factored into the design. Receive an in-depth study of cast-in-place & precast concrete and structural steel.
CFC 103 - The Building Enclosure
Learn about the building envelope, cold-formed steel stud systems, cladding systems, curtain walls, roofing systems and glass window systems. Learn how the building envelope keeps water out and controls temperature & humidity.
CFC 104 - Interiors & Finish Site Work
Learn about wall types, interior partitions, drywall and drywall finishes and construction sequencing. Learn about construction sequences for curbs, asphalt paving & landscaping.
CFC 105 - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & AV-Tel-Data Systems
This course is an in-depth study about MEP and building systems, including thermal comfort, indoor air quality, HVAC controls & how plumbing, electrical & emergency distribution systems function.
CFC 106 - Fire Protection Systems & Project Turnover
Learn many details about fire suppression systems, life-safety requirements, installing elevators, building commissioning, certificate of occupancy and project closeout.
Here is the course outline:
Welcome to Construction Fundamentals! |
CFC 101 - Site Utilities, Earthwork & FoundationsLearn about the roles played by the design & construction team. Learn how the site is prepared, the types of equipment used, different types of soil conditions & why various building foundations are used. |
CFC 102 - The Building StructureLearn about the cranes used, designing a building structure, the structural systems & how building load is analyzed and factored into the design. Receive an in-depth study of cast-in-place & precast concrete and structural steel. |
CFC 103 - The Building EnclosureLearn about the building envelope, cold-formed steel stud systems, cladding systems, curtain walls, roofing systems and glass window systems. Learn how the building envelope keeps water out and controls temperature & humidity. |
CFC 104 - Interiors and Finish Site WorkLearn about walltypes, interior partitions, drywall and drywall finishes and construction sequencing. Learn about construction sequences for curbs, asphalt paving & landscaping. |
CFC 105 - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & AV-Tel-DataThis course is an in-depth study about MEP and building systems, including thermal comfort, indoor air quality, HVAC controls & how plumbing, electrical & emergency distribution systems function. |
CFC 106 - Fire Protection, Startup/Testing & CloseoutLearn many details about fire suppression systems, life-safety requirements, installing elevators, building commissioning, certificate of occupancy and project closeout. |
Accept your Micro-CredentialIf you have passed each course in this bundle with a 70% or higher, go here to earn your Accredible verified Digital Credential. |
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