Courses in building maintenance can help students gain the desirable skills in building construction and management that can be applied to a wide range of fields, including commercial construction, transportation, and the gas and oil industry. Environmental impact and sustainability may also be emphasized.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.