Many opportunities exist for construction professionals with the right sets of skills. To be successful, you must remain competitive during fluctuating economic cycles. Enhance your knowledge of the construction industry and expand your capacity for leadership with the Construction Management Development Program's certification classes.  Certification classes consist of six (6) courses which will each be offered in Tallahassee, Pensacola, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The purpose of the Construction Management Development Program and Bond Guarantee Program is to ensure that qualified applicants such as a firm that is classified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), have the opportunity to bid, win and perform successfully statewide on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contracts.

Acquire the business and technical knowledge to thrive in this challenging industry. Learn a comprehensive, systems-based approach to construction management, and gain valuable insight into the construction industry

Gain practical knowledge that matters

• Learn to prepare winning bids.
• Gain the ability to manage construction projects of any size.
• Accurately determine construction methods, labor needs and time estimates.
• Acquire the ability to supervise and monitor all construction activities.

The CMDP-BGP program benefits construction managers and owners, contractors, architects, engineers, framers, electricians, plumbers, mechanical contractors, foundation layers, commercial and residential construction professionals and real estate and financial leaders to name a few.

For more information on the CMDP-BGP certification classes, please contact Walter Adams, Training Coordinator at (850) 561-2036 or walter.adams@famu.edu.  Also, Marcus Barley, Bonding Coordinator at (850) 561-2042 or marcus.barley@famu.edu.