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“I am happy to endorse Tim’s course on Construction Management. Prior to this course, I had zero knowledge of the subject area. I used this course and my Oracle Cloud skills to secure a well-paid contract consultancy role. The course more than paid for itself within my first week of contracting for this client. The course is well-presented and structured”

Khalil Rehman | Oracle Cloud Programme Director

“Very helpful course for me as I grow in my journey as a Construction Management Professional. The content is very relevant and detailed enough to empower me.”

Tendai Chikwata | Pr Eng. MBA. MSAICE, PMP®

“It provided me with knowledge of the basics of construction. It assisted me a lot in my role as a senior project engineer.”

Julian Paul Tira Tayson | Senior Project Engineer

“It gave me a good overview of the things I needed to know about the industry.”

Juanita Helg | Business Development and Executive Coach

“I have improved my knowledge and skills after taking the course. ”

Pawel Adamczyk | Assistant Manager

“The courses are well articulated and are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skill development. I am grateful to Sir for providing such quality content which sufficed my thirst for knowledge.”

Tarun Bisen | MIStructE, SRM University, Civil Engineering

“I have gained technical terms & methodologies throughout the course.”

Sameer Barakat | Sr.Civil Engineer, MS, PMP

Features and Benefits

✔ Proven: Over 20,000 students have taken our courses with an average user rating of 4.5 stars from 2,300 reviews.

✔ Practical : The course has been developed with industry experts to teach you exactly what you need to know. 94% of students surveyed said our courses helped grow their careers.

✔ Fast: Master skills that take years to learn in under 4 hours at your own pace.

✔ Zero Risk: No questions asked, 30-day money-back guarantee.

✔ Over 50 Downloadable Resources: Excel templates and a 120-page guidebook included.

✔ Certificate of Completion: A valuable addition to your resume to showcase a high level of acquired skills.

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  • Step 1: Sign-up Today

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  • Step 2: Complete The Course

    Complete the online lectures, practice activities and quizzes at your own pace

  • Step 3: Secure Your Certificate

    Gain your certificate of completion to show prospective employers that you possess in-demand industry skills

WHAT'S AHEAD

A 4-hour online course with video lectures, assignments, case studies, and quizzes to teach you:

  • What is estimating?
  • Why it matters?
  • Cost Estimate Components
  • How to accurately estimate construction costs with worked examples
  • Calculate direct and indirect costs
  • Manage and control costs during the construction phase

WHAT INDUSTRY EXPERTS ARE SAYING

Our experts have dedicated years to their craft and have achieved unparalleled success in their fields. Here are some of their insights:

  • As a former construction project manager and estimating manager, I have trained and supervised many junior engineers and graduates. I strongly believe that fundamental construction management skills are essential for success in this field. I highly recommend ConstructIQ's online courses as the best way to acquire these skills. Ashley Johnson
  • “Construction management skills like estimating and scheduling can be learned with practice. Those who excel in the industry master these skills. ConstructIQ's introduction to construction management courses are the best way for new entrants to master these fundamental skills.” James Yerbury

Course curriculum

    1. Overall Introduction

    2. How to Take the Course

    3. Who are these courses for?

    4. Who am I?

    5. What is Construction Management?

    6. Why do Construction Projects Fail?

    7. Course Guidebook

    8. Lecture Slides

    9. Become a Civil Estimator!

    1. Section 1 Introduction

    2. Introduction and Key Concepts

    3. Importance

    4. The Project Lifecycle

    5. Section 1 - Conclusion

    6. How do you think cost estimating and management is used on construction projects?

    1. Section 2 - Introduction

    2. Introduction to Cost Estimating

    3. What is Estimating?

    4. The Different Types of Estimating

    5. The Different Types of Construction Costs

    6. The Estimating Process

    7. Estimating at Different Project Stages

    8. Section 2.1 - Quiz

    1. 2.2 - Direct Costs

    2. Defining Scope - The Work Breakdown Structure

    3. Case Study - Missing Scope

    4. Create a WBS

    5. Establishing the Delivery Methodology

    6. Case Study - Delivery Methodology

    7. Pricing Model

    8. Set up a Pricing Model

    9. Quantity Take-Off

    10. Per-Unit Rate Cost

    11. Tip - Productivities

    12. Labour Rates

    13. Case Study - Labour Costs and Type

    14. Estimate Labour Costs

    15. Plant Costs

    16. Case Study - Plant Costs

    17. Estimate Plant Costs

    18. Material Costs

    19. Estimate Material Costs

    20. Sub-Contract Costs

    21. Case Study - Sub-Contracts

    22. Assumptions

    23. Detailed Example

    24. Calculate the activity costs - Drainage

    25. Estimate the cost yourself

    26. Section 2.2 - Quiz

    1. In-Direct Costs

    2. Overheads and Staff

    3. Preliminaries

    4. Case Study - Preliminaries

    5. Insurances and Security

    6. In-Direct Costs and the Project Schedule

    7. Section 2.3 - Quiz

    1. Section 2.4 - Finalising the Estimate

    2. Risk and Opportunity

    3. Case Study - Risk and Opportunity

    4. Set up a Risk and Opportunity Register

    5. Margin and Corporate Overheads

    6. Estimate Review

    7. Cash Flow Analysis

    8. Pricing Schedule

    9. Section 2 - Conclusion

    10. Section 2.4 - Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 93 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

See What Students' Say!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent examples and the animations added to the content. The narration was easy to understand and the structure made sense. I'd recommend this course for those who are on-boarding in the industry and would like a broad overview to set their expectations and interests.

Casey Brown

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5 stars

Being in the Estimation Field for 2 decades, this course gives me additional learnings.

Alfredo R.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5 stars

This course is very informative and it's coupled with several practical scenarios and examples that would aid with implementation.

Marvin Onen O.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5 stars

Well-structured and a brief course on project cost management... I would recommend you to take this course even if you have experience like me on cost management to wrap up your knowledge.

Serkan Alaoglu.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 out of 5 stars

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Carlos Rodriguez

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ABOUT ME

Hi, my name's Tim.

I'm an electrical engineer who has worked on significant infrastructure projects for a number of years for large construction companies. I've also completed a diploma in project management. I'm developing simple, quick, and easy courses on fundamental engineering skills for junior engineers working in the infrastructure market. The purpose of these courses is to supplement on-the-job learning and provide a framework for thinking about engineering and project management.
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FAQs

  • Does your course come with a refund policy?

    Yes! All courses come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

  • How long does each course last?

    Each course has between 3-4 hours of video lectures.

  • Are the courses self-paced, or do they have a set schedule?

    They are completely self-paced so you can take them whenever suits you!

  • Do you offer any kind of certification upon completion of the courses?

    Yes! The course comes with a certificate of completion that you can use to help you get new and better jobs!

  • Can the courses be accessed from anywhere in the world?

    Yes! The courses can be accessed anywhere in the world!