Learn the Marketing Skills AEC Firms Are Hiring For
Jumpstart your career
Our training program is designed for marketing professionals ready to bring their skills into the AEC industry. Through courses on proposal writing, digital marketing, and AEC fundamentals, you will gain the industry-specific knowledge needed to make an immediate impact. After completing this program, you'll be ready for roles like:
Marketing Coordinator
Proposal Assistant/ Coordinator
Business Development Support
Junior Graphic Designer
What can you expect?
Starting salaries for AEC marketing roles typically range from $55,000–$65,000, with room to grow quickly as you gain experience. Many firms offer full-time benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) plans, paid holidays, hybrid work options, and opportunities for advancement.
Whether you’re a communications grad, designer, or just curious about where marketing meets the built environment, this program opens the door.
Why build a career in AEC?
Earning Potential
The average entry-level salary in California starts at $53,000 per year and can rapidly increase to over $150,000 per year, depending on your role and contributions. Numerous AEC marketing experts have established enduring and fulfilling careers in the industry.
Career Growth
Several career paths and growth opportunities are available once you have developed a solid foundation as a marketing coordinator. You can focus on graphic design and branding, digital marketing and content, or business development, you can choose a focus that's right for you.
Opportunity
The AEC industry consistently ranks among the 15 most prominent industries in the country and is growing. Its employers make up roughly 5% of the U.S. workforce. With over 75,000 firms to choose from, the AEC industry offers an array of career environments, ranging from boutique studios to global multidisciplinary firms.
Free Introductory Course for Recent Graduates
Course 01: Introduction to the AEC Industry course is available free of charge for recent graduates who want to explore whether the AEC industry is the right fit for them. To qualify, candidates should meet the following criteria:
Recent graduate or graduated in the past 2 years with GPA of 3.0 or higher
Currently unemployed or underemployed (must provide documentation)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Motivated and seeking to advance your career
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As someone new to the AEC industry, the AECO courses introduced me to key fundamental concepts in a clear, cohesive way: covering everything from AEC essentials to digital marketing strategies that are valuable in any industry. During my academic internship, I had the opportunity to interview an industry professional at Cal State Long Beach about their Campus Master Plan, which gave me real insight into the projects shaping our communities and the work that goes into them. Overall, it was a valuable and eye-opening introduction to marketing in the AEC industry.
- MADELEINE HARRIS, GRADUATE OF
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
Discover if this program is the right fit for you.
Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to talk about your career goals, explore open marketing positions in your area, and map out your path into the AEC industry.
Whether you come from a background in Communications, English, Business, or the Arts—let's discuss how your skills translate.