Applied Print Reading for Construction Professionals is a 60-hour workforce training course that teaches students how to read, understand, and interpret construction drawings used throughout the construction industry. Beginning with residential plans and progressing to commercial and heavy-construction projects, students learn to navigate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings while developing practical skills that support construction management, estimating, inspection, and field operations.

Format: In-Person, Live Online, Hybrid
Course Hours: 60 Hours
Duration: 10 Weeks
CEUs: 6.0

• Residential construction drawings
• Commercial construction drawings
• Heavy-construction plans
• Architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Scales, sections, details, and schedules
• Construction symbols and abbreviations
• Site plans and specifications
• Digital plan review using Bluebeam and related tools

• Read and interpret construction plan sets with confidence
• Identify key information within architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Use scales, schedules, sections, and details to understand project scope
• Navigate specifications, notes, and drawing references
• Communicate plan requirements to field and office teams
• Support estimating, coordination, inspection, and project management activities

This course is designed for individuals seeking foundational construction drawing interpretation skills, including:

• Future project managers
• Estimators
• Project coordinators
• Construction inspectors
• Tradespeople transitioning into management roles
• Individuals entering construction management or field supervision careers

Successful completion of this course can help prepare students for entry-level and advancing roles within the construction industry, including:

• Project Coordinator
• Assistant Project Manager
• Construction Estimator
• Field Engineer
• Construction Inspector
• Assistant Superintendent

• High school diploma or GED recommended
• Must be at least 18 years of age if pursuing the full Construction Management Certificate
• Basic math skills recommended
• Computer and internet access are helpful for digital plan review activities
• No prior print reading experience is required

Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Bergen Community College Certificate of Completion. This course also applies toward Bergen Community College’s noncredit Certificate in Construction Management.

This course does not directly prepare students for a separate industry certification exam. No certification exam voucher, testing fee, or exam registration is included with tuition.