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About the Course

This course introduces the types of cost estimation from the conceptual design phase through the more detailed design phase of a construction project. In addition, the course highlights the importance of controlling costs and how to monitor project cash flow. Learners will work on a break-even analysis of construction tasks in a project. The course begins with Professor Odeh providing an overview of what will be covered. Next, learners explore the stages of design in a construction project. Professor Odeh then describes the types of cost estimates in a construction project, and the tools and methods used to create estimates. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Acquire the fundamentals of cost estimation and the design phase to perform cost estimation -Learn about cost control and cost control methods, emphasizing the Earned Value Method or EVM -Understand the close out period of the project by exploring the punch lists, final approval, and turnover to the client...

Top reviews

AM

May 5, 2020

great class. I learned a lot of valuable information. I am looking to make a career change and I hope this online learning course will aid me significantly in making a career switch.

AW

Apr 25, 2021

The course is very good. But please, upload the excel or pdf to make learning easier. Because some videos are very difficult to see, especially excel form. Thanks.

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By Eduardo C

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Jul 9, 2017

Excellent course to learn how to estimate costs!

By Raad M

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Aug 11, 2024

very information and lots of useful information

By Rekik D M

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Sep 22, 2018

Thank you! great content even for entry levels.

By Nazeer S

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Dec 27, 2016

Good Topics, but covered at a very basic level.

By Hany S

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Jul 10, 2024

Very good course covering wide range of topics

By Andrew

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Jul 18, 2020

It's overall a great overview of the industry!

By FRANCISCO J A B

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May 27, 2017

Excellent approach on real costing situations

By Joseph W K

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Nov 15, 2020

Good big picture of construction management

By Kaunda M

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Oct 6, 2021

Excellent content, insightful instructors.

By Mamani M

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Apr 13, 2018

Very concise, precise, and elaborate...!

By satyam T

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Jul 15, 2025

Very Resourceful and clarifying course.

By Dermot C

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Jul 12, 2019

Really Excellent course for beginners.

By Darisa S R

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Aug 14, 2020

Pretty good, but very basic concepts

By Saudia A b

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Jan 19, 2025

this is a need and i appreciate.

By Talha B

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Apr 27, 2025

one of the best in series....

By Cooper L

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Jul 20, 2021

The course was very good

By محمد ا

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Dec 1, 2017

it was a very good course

By irshad m

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Sep 7, 2021

good learning exprience

By Vincent T C

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Jan 9, 2019

Very helpful course!

By Aiman G

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Jun 11, 2022

Very Useful Course.

By Emad S

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Sep 1, 2019

Very Helpful Course

By Rajkumar s

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Oct 8, 2021

excellent course

By Devraj I

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Sep 17, 2023

good

very good

By Said A H

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May 18, 2020

Great Course!

By Makhanbyet A

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May 15, 2017

satisfactory