Construction Project Management • Centralia, IL • Campus / Online • $166/Credit (In-District, incl. fees)
Kaskaskia College offers 3 construction management pathways:
- A.A.S. in Construction Project Management
- Construction Estimating Certificate
- Construction Scheduling Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | $10.1K in-district / $25.9K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 61 |
| Estimating Certificate | $1.7K in-district / $4.3K out-of-state | 2 semesters | 10 |
| Scheduling Certificate | $1.8K in-district / $4.7K out-of-state | 2 semesters | 11 |
Tuition estimates use Kaskaskia College’s current on-campus per-credit tuition and student services fee.
- Why choose it: Kaskaskia’s A.A.S. trains students on named construction software, including Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Project, Revit, Procore, and Navisworks, and adds OSHA 30 and a 2+2 agreement with SIU Carbondale.
- Trade-off: The program has no internship, and the two short certificates aren’t eligible for federal financial aid.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., two certificates |
| Format | Campus; Kaskaskia’s program finder lists all three as available online |
| Campus Location | Centralia (main campus) |
| Credit Hours | 10-11 (certificates); 61 (A.A.S.) |
| Internship | None listed |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Excel, Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, MS Project, Revit, Procore, Navisworks |
| Industry Certifications | OSHA 30 (CSTR 186) |
| Transfer Pathway | 2+2 with SIU Carbondale Technical Resource Management |
| Tuition | $166/credit in-district, $265 out-of-district, $425 out-of-state |
A.A.S. in Construction Project Management
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. in Construction Project Management at Kaskaskia College is approximately $10,126 (61 credits at $166/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Project Management A.A.S. prepares students to oversee residential and commercial projects from planning through completion.
A.A.S. Curriculum
- Estimating and scheduling: CSPM 106 Estimating Techniques (4), CSPM 201 Construction Estimating/Cost Accounting (3), CSPM 203 Construction Scheduling I (3), and CSPM 205 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3)
- Technical courses: CSTR 100 Fundamentals of Construction Practices (2), CSPM 102 Construction Blueprints and Specifications I (4), and CSPM 103 and 104 Construction Materials and Methods I and II (3 each)
- Software: DFTG 201 Revit (4) and CSPM 207 Construction Technology (Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Navisworks) (3)
- Management and safety: CSPM 107 Labor Relations in the Workplace (3), BUSN 127 Principles of Management (3), BUSN 103 Introduction to Business (3), BUSN 134 Managing Diversity (3), CSTR 186 Construction Safety 30 (2), and HLTH 208 First Aid (3)
- General education: ENGL 101, COMM 103, CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry, and TECM 110 Technical Mathematics or MATH 130 Contemporary Mathematics
Four of the degree’s construction courses are estimating or scheduling, each taught with named software: Excel, Bluebeam, and On-Screen Takeoff for estimating and Microsoft Project for scheduling. CSPM 201 and 205 use real commercial projects. The math is technical or contemporary math rather than precalculus.
More curriculum details are available in Kaskaskia’s 2026-27 catalog.
You Should Know
- Kaskaskia’s program finder marks the degree as available online, but CSTR 100 and the lab fees and recommended tool list in its cost sheet suggest some in-person work; check the course schedule before planning on a fully online degree.
- The Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) offers scholarships to students in the program.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship or practicum is listed. The commercial project work in CSPM 201 and 205 is the closest the degree comes to applied field experience.
A.A.S. Admissions
- Open admission as a community college
Construction Estimating Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Estimating Certificate at Kaskaskia College is approximately $1,660 (10 credits at $166/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 2 semesters.
The Construction Estimating Certificate covers estimating, cost accounting, and labor relations.
Estimating Certificate Curriculum
- CSPM 106 Estimating Techniques (4), CSPM 107 Labor Relations in the Workplace (3), and CSPM 201 Construction Estimating/Cost Accounting (3)
All three courses count toward the A.A.S., so the certificate works as a short credential for people already in the trades or as a first step toward the degree.
You Should Know
- Kaskaskia’s catalog lists this certificate as not eligible for federal financial aid.
Estimating Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Estimating Certificate Admissions
- Same open admission as the A.A.S.
Construction Scheduling Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Scheduling Certificate at Kaskaskia College is approximately $1,826 (11 credits at $166/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 2 semesters.
The Construction Scheduling Certificate focuses on building and maintaining project schedules.
Scheduling Certificate Curriculum
- CSPM 203 Construction Scheduling I (3), CSPM 205 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3), CSPM 201 Construction Estimating/Cost Accounting (3), and CSTR 186 Construction Safety 30 (2)
The scheduling certificate includes OSHA 30 and both scheduling courses, and Kaskaskia aims it at entry-level scheduling and project coordination roles.
You Should Know
- This certificate is also listed as not eligible for federal financial aid.
- CSPM 201 appears in both certificates, so earning both takes 18 credits, not 21.
Scheduling Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Scheduling Certificate Admissions
- Same open admission as the A.A.S.
Tuition
Kaskaskia College charges $166 per credit hour for District 501 residents, $265 for other Illinois residents, and $425 for out-of-state students on campus. Online courses cost $176 per credit for students outside the district. The program’s cost sheet breaks the in-district rate into $140 tuition and a $26 student services fee.
| Item | In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per credit (on campus) | $166 | $265 | $425 |
| A.A.S. (61 credits) | $10,126 | $16,165 | $25,925 |
| Estimating Certificate (10 credits) | $1,660 | $2,650 | $4,250 |
| Scheduling Certificate (11 credits) | $1,826 | $2,915 | $4,675 |
See Kaskaskia’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- The program’s cost sheet adds lab fees, books (about $360 a semester), insurance, and a $400 recommended tool list, for a total of about $12,322 for the A.A.S.
- Out-of-district and out-of-state students who take courses online pay $176 per credit, far less than the on-campus rate.
- The tuition page doesn’t label its rates with an academic year.
In-district students pay about $10.1K in tuition and fees for the A.A.S., or about $12.3K with books, lab fees, and tools. That’s close to John A. Logan College’s $10,800 A.A.S., another southern Illinois option with an SIU Carbondale pathway, and above Southwestern Illinois College’s $9,702 A.A.S. in the Metro East.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for south-central Illinois students who want software-focused estimating and scheduling training, either as a full A.A.S. or a short certificate.
Software depth: Students train on Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Project, Revit, Procore, and Navisworks.
Stackable credentials: Both certificates are made of A.A.S. courses, so working tradespeople can earn a certificate first and continue toward the degree, then use the 2+2 agreement with SIU Carbondale.
Accreditation and Credentials
Kaskaskia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility for its degree programs.
The construction programs carry no programmatic accreditation, and ACCE’s associate list includes no Illinois programs.
The A.A.S. and scheduling certificate include CSTR 186 Construction Safety 30. Kaskaskia doesn’t state that its credentials count toward a contractor license; Illinois has no statewide general contractor license.