Project Estimation and Cost Management

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Project Estimation and Cost Management

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5 modules

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7 hours to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply project estimation techniques to define scope, effort, costs, and resource requirements.
Develop project schedules and budgets using WBS, MS Project, and planning frameworks.
Analyze cost variance, resource utilization, and project performance to improve outcomes.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Master project estimation, cost management, and planning using real-world tools and techniques.

Learn how to build accurate project budgets, timelines, and resource plans with confidence. This course provides a complete, practical guide to project estimation and cost management, covering everything from Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to advanced scheduling in MS Project. You will learn how to define scope, estimate effort, allocate resources, and manage budgets effectively. Through hands-on examples and structured frameworks, you will understand how to convert estimation data into actionable project plans using MS Project. The course also covers key concepts such as cost variance, resource optimization, and effort-driven scheduling. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently estimate, plan, and manage projects, making you job-ready for roles in project management, business analysis, and operations.

Learn core concepts of project estimation, cost structures, and estimation frameworks to build a strong foundation for planning and budgeting.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

Develop structured WBS, define project scope, and apply estimation drivers and assumptions to create accurate project plans.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

Transform estimation data into structured schedules using MS Project, including task sequencing, dependencies, and scheduling formulas.

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6 videos1 assignment

Manage resources, optimize task duration, and apply effort-driven scheduling techniques to improve project efficiency.

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6 videos1 assignment

Apply budgeting strategies, track project performance, analyze variance, and optimize planning using real-world project tools.

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6 videos1 assignment

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EDUCBA

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