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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.

AM

Jan 14, 2018

I had a great time learning about Construction and Project Management, all the modules were awesome. My personal favorite: Tech Trends. I hope you learn as much as I did, totally recommend this.

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By Tohid Y

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Jul 18, 2021

It was a great opportunity. Thanks to Columbia university and their great team

By Antonio M

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May 9, 2021

Excellent content. I'm very impressed with the course and the course content.

By Tushar S

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Jul 19, 2020

Very informative course. All the tutors were amazing in clearing the concepts.

By Ana M

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Feb 3, 2018

I've really enjoyed this course. Very intructive and absolutely recommendable!

By Abhishek S

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Aug 14, 2017

Awesome learning experience!!!

Thanks Coursera!!!

Thanks Columbia University!!!

By Farhan J

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Aug 8, 2017

Exceptional Teaching by experts that improved my technical skills and concepts

By chemi o

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Jan 21, 2023

This course gave me a strong knowledge about capital infrastructure projects

By Ketaki A

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Nov 24, 2020

A great insight into the live practices of construction management functions!

By Nilay S

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Nov 6, 2020

excellent course curricular and thorough managed and well knowledge faculties

By Joaquin L R

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Sep 25, 2020

Amazing....the perfect words with the perfect time, with the perfect teachers

By Mohammed H

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Sep 8, 2020

thank you ibrahim and coursera also other teachers for your valuable lectures

By Akshit S

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Aug 8, 2020

All the speakers in this course explains all the topic in very well manner ..

By Sailee B

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Nov 13, 2017

Excellent course. Taught me a lot with great clarity and very well organized.

By Janke H

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Aug 14, 2017

This course gave me a good understanding on how construction management works

By Rk R

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Apr 23, 2024

this course helped me a lot learning things which are very useful for future

By basil m

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May 12, 2020

ITS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW THE BASIC OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

By Dhuha a

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Mar 24, 2017

I loved and enjoyed this course it was very helpful and understanding

Thanks

By Usama B

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Aug 9, 2021

it helped me learn such great topics in a very easy and understandable way

By César A R R

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Jan 1, 2021

excelente, estuvieron a cargo del curso, verdaderos conocedores del tema...

By chiarpah m

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Aug 5, 2020

I wish I could review the materials and my notes from the completed course.

By Jorge A T N

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Apr 22, 2020

Excelente curso sobre la gestión de proyectos de construcción. Recomendado.

By Gustavo A R P

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Oct 26, 2019

large and complete couse which can give you generall view of great topics.

By om p s

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May 24, 2017

Best course in construction management by great university and best teacher

By Ed V

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Dec 11, 2016

Great course, very informative, full of insights and practical information.

By Akshaya V

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Aug 18, 2025

Great resource for participants coming from a non-construction background.