This course expands the knowledge of a construction project manager to include an understanding of economics and the mathematics of money, an essential component of every construction project. Topics covered include the time value of money, the definition and calculation of the types of interest rates, and the importance of Cash Flow Diagrams.
This course is part of the Construction Management Specialization
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About this Course
There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, an understanding of simple and compound interest, financial keywords would be beneficial.
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Try Coursera for BusinessWhat you will learn
The basic economics of the essential components in every construction project
The definition and calculation of different types of interest rates
The importance of Cash Flow Diagrams
Skills you will gain
- Financial Modeling
- Project
- Finance
- Real Estate
There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, an understanding of simple and compound interest, financial keywords would be beneficial.
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introduction To The Construction Finance Course
The Mathematics of Money
Real Estate Finance for Development Projects
Financial Plans for Development Projects
Project Finance
Risk In Project Finance
Reviews
- 5 stars80.89%
- 4 stars15.44%
- 3 stars2.50%
- 2 stars0.62%
- 1 star0.52%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION FINANCE
Excellent course led by esteemed people with many years of experience in the industry. Very practical and thorough survey of concepts and tools in the industry.
Great and Super Course. Thanks to all the experts. They were great. A special thanks to Professor Odeh who has done a superb job.
Moving from IT Project Manangement into the world of Construction Manaement and this course has really helped put me on the right path. Confident I will start out strong and keep asking questions!
It was very helpful for learning concepts like IRR, ARR, lean, risk management and simultaneously quizzes for every module is conducted. It is worth to take the course.
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