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About the Course

Construction Project Management introduces learners to Project Initiation and Planning. Columbia University professor, Ibrahim Odeh, along with industry experts join together to provide a comprehensive overview of the construction industry. There are 10 modules that allow learners to become knowledgeable of construction management within the dynamic construction industry. Professor Odeh teaches learners about the fundamentals of the Project Development Cycle while guest lecturers discuss Lean Project Delivery method and Lean Design Behaviors. Technological advances, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), will be introduced with real world examples of the uses of BIM during the Lifecycle of the Project. The course concludes with Professor Odeh discussing the importance of project planning and scheduling and an opportunity to develop a Work Breakdown Structure. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Learn about construction management, including an understanding of the construction industry, the role of a project manager, construction contract types, and project delivery methods -Explain the fundamental principles to establish Environment, Health and Safety in the construction industry -Detail the principles and application of sustainability development in construction industry -Summarize the work breakdown structure (WBS) and estimate the construction activity duration...

Top reviews

DC

Jul 20, 2020

I thought it was a great intro coming from my Architecture background and looking forward to the other classes. I did think the information was occasionally repetitive but overall it had a great flow.

DG

Feb 19, 2021

This was a great experience. It gave the confidence to tackle such issues as Duration of Activity Schedules and many more. Learned a lot and course content will forever be my guide on future projects.

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By Mert A

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Jul 21, 2021

Your videos of lessons and your notes of lessons are very helpful.

Thanks for this extraordinary experience.

By Haytham N

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Dec 19, 2022

Really interesting and the core of the activity.

Instructors have good communication and learning pedagogy.

By lanre n

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Dec 27, 2021

The course was very insightful. I strongly recommend it for any professioanl in the construction industry

By Arun B

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Oct 5, 2020

The course was very informative .i almost covered all the topics for a beginner in construction management

By WILLIAM R G

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Apr 24, 2020

I enjoyed every minute of the modules. I have been in the industry for 20+ years its fun to keep learning.

By mary D

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Feb 26, 2017

This is a very educative and interesting session. My knowledge about construction management has improved.

By Guillermo G

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Apr 13, 2022

It has been very helpfull, I have been able to actually understand what is the roll of a project manager

By Syeda h z

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Jan 14, 2021

the overall experience was quite fascinating. The time limit and the course content was quite reasonable.

By Thiago H M

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Aug 23, 2020

Great course! Brings a vast amount of knowledge throughout several essential topics to a Project Manager.

By Oyewole O

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Jul 16, 2020

A well packaged course for learning of the adaptation of project management to the construction industry.

By Rachel S

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Jun 22, 2020

Informative even for an Architect / Contract Administrator, good to learn the other side of construction.

By Joseph S

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May 13, 2020

Very Nice overview of Construction Management. The instructors were easily understood and knowledgable.

By gyanendra k

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Jul 12, 2017

It is very much oriented with the practical as well as advanced concepts based. It was very informative.

By Rizka M

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Mar 8, 2021

it is really helpful for my career advancement. Thank you so much Mr. Ibrahim Odeh and other professors

By Adrianti V

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Nov 7, 2020

It was really fun to know all about construction management as a whole knowledge, including the trends!

By DANIEL C

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Feb 7, 2023

Excellent foundational overview. Top notch industry presenters with in depth knowledge and experience.

By Wasay M

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Jan 18, 2023

Highly recommended for individual who want to deep dive into foundations of Construction Project mgmt.

By Aneri P

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Jun 21, 2021

I really want to thank you coursera platform and coloumbia university as well as this course professor

By Sandra I T

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Nov 4, 2018

I'm very interest in learning CPM and the new technologies who comes in the field. good update course.

By Aldo T

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Feb 17, 2022

8 years ago I took a diploma course in CPM, I wanted to update myself and I really liked this course.

By GPhi

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Nov 9, 2021

Comprehensive course for sure. Challenging and has all the details I needed as a refresher. Thanks!

By Jahnavi M

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Aug 20, 2020

All necessary information is provided and few of the guest lectures were amazing and very informative

By Alexa A N

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Sep 5, 2018

The course was very informative and I learned a lot of concepts that I can apply to my everyday work.

By jainender s

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Oct 24, 2021

very interesting and perfectly planned on real scenarios , profound and highly experienced faculties

By Ali H

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Nov 12, 2020

I have learned a lot of new things in this course, just like bonds, planning and sustainability ect.