Certification Programs

Gold Seal Certification Credits

This course allows you to earn credits towards Gold Seal Certification Program, subject to approval upon review. Keep in mind that 6 hours of learning equals 1 Gold Seal credit. You can see the course hours in the curriculum section on this page. This course is also part of our Intermediate Level Bundle, which earns you 36 credits towards the GSC Program, with a minimum passing mark requirement of 75%.
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In this course we will build the solid ground...

...that you, as a cost estimator, want to be on during the most challenging phase of the cost estimate development.

  • Cost Estimate Review

    In this course, you'll discover what's expected of a cost estimator during a cost estimate review and how to deliver it: demonstrating that the cost estimate is comprehensive and based on dependable data.

  • Cost Estimate Validation

    Gain an understanding of the data validation process required in the final stage of cost estimate development, accounting for project size and type and cost estimate type.

  • Improve Your performance

    In this course, you'll receive insider tips and tricks for use during cost estimate development to improve your performance during cost estimate reviews.

A few more words...

...on the cost estimator's performance during the cost estimate review process.

Being able to provide clear and concise answers to the cost estimate review team is crucial for demonstrating the quality and validity of a cost estimate. In this course, you'll learn about the real-life cost estimate review process and gain valuable insights on how to prevent performance issues and maintain the confidence of the review team.
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Course curriculum

Estimated time to complete this course: 12 hours.

    1. 1.1 Overview of Online Course Structure

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    2. 1.2 Defining the Expected Outcomes for Construction Professionals

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    3. 1.3 Certification Programs Credits

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    4. 1.4 Instructor Introduction and Background

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    5. 1.5 Estimated Time Commitment for Course Completion

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    6. 1.6 Detailed Evaluation Criteria

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    7. 1.7 Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills

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    8. 1.8 Pre-course Assessment to Gauge Understanding

    1. 2.1 Introduction to Fit-for-Use Methodology

    2. 2.2 Maintaining Perspective in Estimation

    3. 2.2 Maintaining Perspective in Estimation - Quiz

    4. 2.3 Evaluating Project-Specific Conditions

    5. 2.3 Evaluating Project-Specific Conditions - Quiz

    6. 2.4 Analyzing Current Market Conditions

    7. 2.4 Analyzing Current Market Conditions - Quiz

    8. 2.5 Assessing Resource Availability

    9. 2.5 Assessing Resource Availability - Quiz

    10. 2.6 Reviewing Direct Costs

    11. 2.6 Reviewing Direct Costs - Quiz

    12. 2.7 Assessing Project Duration Impacts

    13. 2.7 Assessing Project Duration Impacts - Quiz

    14. 2.8 Indirect Costs Analysis

    15. 2.8 Indirect Costs Analysis - Quiz

    16. 2.9 Risks and Opportunities Exploration

    17. 2.9 Risks and Opportunities Exploration - Quiz

    18. 2.10 Understanding Contractor and Owner Perspectives

    19. 2.11 Cost Review Assignment

    1. 3.1 Fundamentals of Cost Estimate Validation

    2. 3.2 Benchmarking Unit Rates

    3. 3.2 Benchmarking Unit Rates - Quiz

    4. 3.3 Validating Schedules Effectively

    5. 3.3 Validating Schedules Effectively - Quiz

    6. 3.4 Conducting Contingency Assessments

    7. 3.4 Conducting Contingency Assessments - Quiz

    8. 3.5 Enhancing Communication for Clear Estimates

    9. 3.6 Validation Assignment

    1. 4.1 Practical Cost Estimate Review

    2. 4.2 Hands-On Cost Estimate Validation

    3. 4.3 Case Studies: Application in Real-world Scenarios

    4. 4.4 Collaborative Reviews: Techniques and Best Practices

    5. 4.5 Applied Assessment

    1. 5.1 Highlighting Major Insights

    2. 5.2 Planning for Future Learning Paths

    3. 5.3 Reflective Course Review

    4. 5.4 Completion Certificate

About this course

  • $150.00
  • 45 lessons

Collaboration is essential

The benefit of timely feedback

All lessons have a dedicated discussion section so you can ask questions, see previously answered questions, interact with other course participants and your instructor. You do not have to go through this learning journey alone or have to ponder on unanswered questions.
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A word from the training program creator

Doina Dobre, P.Eng., GSC

To improve your cost estimating skills, it's important to review your past performances and identify areas for improvement. By following a well-documented process during cost estimate development, you can ensure a higher level of accuracy and quality in your work. With my extensive experience in the industry, I've seen a variety of approaches to cost estimate reviews and have distilled the most essential elements into this course.
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