Construction Management is the planning, coordinating, and building of a project from conception to completion. This specialization is intended for Construction industry professionals, engineers, and architects looking to advance their careers. Students interested in learning about construction project management would also benefit from this specialization.
Construction Management Specialization
Construction Project Management and Planning. Develop and understand the foundations of project planning and scheduling techniques
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Skills you will gain
ScheduleFinanceCost ControlCost Estimate
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There are 4 Courses in this Specialization
Course1
Construction Project Management
4.8
1,826 ratings
Construction Project Management introduces you to Project Initiation and Planning. Industry experts join Columbia University professor, Ibrahim Odeh, to give an overview of the construction industry. Professor Odeh teaches 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, 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.
Course2
Construction Scheduling
4.8
831 ratings
Learners will discover the key project scheduling techniques and procedures including; how to create a network diagram, how to define the importance of the critical path in a project network, and defining project activities float. Also covered are the fundamentals of Bar Charts, Precedence Diagrams, Activity on Arrow, PERT, Range Estimating, and linear project operations and the line of balance.
Course3
Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
4.7
714 ratings
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. Students will work on a break-even analysis of construction tasks in a project.
Course4
Construction Finance
4.7
443 ratings
The final course of the specialization expands the knowledge of a construction project manager to include an understanding of economics and the mathematics of money, an essential component of every construction project. Topics covered include the time value of money, the definition and calculation of the types of interest rates, and the importance of Cash Flow Diagrams.
Instructor
Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia UniversityDirector of Research and Founder, Global Leaders in Construction Management
About Columbia University
For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries and service to society.
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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
20 weeks
What background knowledge is necessary?
No specific knowledge is needed to participate in the specialization.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
It is recommended to take the courses in the suggested order but not required.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No university credit will be provided.
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
Understand the foundations of project planning and perform more advanced scheduling calculations.
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