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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Construction Project Management by Columbia University

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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

EH

Jul 8, 2018

Very good introduction to outline the difference in project mgmt, programme mgmt and construction mgmt. Enough detail on various aspects for CM including type of contracts, technology and planning.

SS

Sep 19, 2020

Thank You, Coursera for the course . Its an honor and grateful to gain knowledge and skill from you. This helps me to alleviate the management and planning skills and to attend more courses from you.

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By Tolulope D A

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Oct 20, 2019

Thanks Prof. Odeh

Thanks Coursera for the opportunity.

By Javier G

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Dec 18, 2018

An excelent course for engineers and constructors!!!

By Terri

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Jul 8, 2018

Great course and great knowledge! So worth the money!

By Raymond S

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Sep 6, 2017

Very helpful course. Really up to date and practical.

By Winner M

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May 4, 2017

I love the course ... its Awesome ... Thanks Coursera

By Jesus A S R

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Nov 18, 2025

Una excelente oportunidad de crecimiento profesional

By Victor J J

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Jul 26, 2024

Great course if you want to learn about construction

By Garshasb K

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Feb 11, 2024

A course with innovative ideas and expert professors

By D'vaq R

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Sep 29, 2022

Very informative and helps me keep my skills sharp.

By hamse h i

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Jul 5, 2021

thanks alot all of you for giving me this aportunity

By Luke S

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Jan 16, 2024

Great course that lays a solid industry foundation.

By Wint W K

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Aug 23, 2021

Excellent course in Construction Project Management

By Yichuan D

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Feb 26, 2021

it is an excellent course and very detailed as well

By Titus A B

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Jan 17, 2021

very helpful for anyone pursuing project management

By JULIAN R D C

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Nov 2, 2020

Education Very helpful for Cosntruction Management.

By Mayank A

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Oct 17, 2019

This Course is very helpful. Strongly Recommend it.

By Ajit S

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Jul 26, 2019

This was really helpful Course Especially the week4

By Diana Z

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Oct 25, 2017

Thank you very much for such an informative course!

By Davi T G F

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Jan 27, 2017

Tanto o curso quanto os instrutores são excelentes!

By SAVEENYASANJANA K

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Mar 27, 2025

Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity

By Jeremia S

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Jan 6, 2023

Menambah wawasan baru tengang manajemen konstruksi

By Adam T

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Mar 6, 2021

Great lectures by very knowledgeable professionals

By Desmond D

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Sep 16, 2020

100% recommend. Very easy to follow. I enjoyed it.

By Mauricio R C

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Nov 6, 2018

Really easy to learn, good job for the instructors

By Nikhil R

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Jun 29, 2017

Its a wonderful learning experience with coursera.