From Spreadsheets to Structured Software

Turn Estimating Software into a Practical Tool, Not a Frustration

Cost estimating platforms promise a lot, but only deliver if you know how to work with them. This course strips away the noise and shows you how digital tools actually support construction estimating. From takeoff to review cycles, templates to traceability, you will see how software fits real projects, real workflows, and real deadlines.
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What You Wil Learn

Explore the full list of modules and lessons included in this course.

    1. 1.0 Welcome and Orientation

    2. 1.1 Learning Outcomes, Certification Programs Credits, and Time Commitment

    3. 1.2 Evaluation and Course Navigation

    4. 1.3 Assignment – General Knowledge Check

    1. 2.0 Introduction to Estimating Software Tools

    2. 2.0 Introduction to Estimating Software Tools - Quiz

    3. 2.1 Role of Databases in Estimating Workflows

    4. 2.1 Role of Databases in Estimating Workflows - Quiz

    5. 2.2 Integration Across Project Systems

    6. 2.2 Integration Across Project Systems - Quiz

    7. 2.3 Common Software Limitations and Workarounds

    8. 2.3 Common Software Limitations and Workarounds - Quiz

    9. 2.4 Assignment – Case-Based Software Gap Analysis

    1. 3.0 Core Functions: Takeoff to Estimate Output

    2. 3.0 Core Functions: Takeoff to Estimate Output - Quiz

    3. 3.1 Building Estimates Using Digital Libraries

    4. 3.1 Building Estimates Using Digital Libraries - Quiz

    5. 3.2 Review and Audit Tools in Software Platforms

    6. 3.2 Review and Audit Tools in Software Platforms - Quiz

    7. 3.3 Customization: Templates, Tags, and Sort Levels

    8. 3.3 Customization: Templates, Tags, and Sort Levels - Quiz

    9. 3.4 Assignment – Build and Review a Software-Based Estimate

    1. 4.0 Excel as a Practical Estimating Platform

    2. 4.1 Structured Templates: Labour, Equipment, and Materials

    3. 4.2 Assignment – Simulate a Basic Estimate in Excel

    1. 5.0 Review of Common Cost Estimating Tools

    2. 5.1 Feature Comparison for Small vs. Complex Projects

    3. 5.2 Emerging Trends: AI, Cloud, and Mobile Interfaces

    4. 5.3 Assignment – Software Tool Evaluation Summary

    1. 6.0 Course Recap and Key Takeaways

    2. 6.1 Advancing Your Skills Beyond the Course

    3. 6.2 Share Your Feedback and Experience

    4. 6.3 Certificate of Completion and Additional Resources

About this course

  • $492.00
  • 33 lessons
  • Total learning commitment to complete this course: 20 hours
  • Course format: text, presentations, audio, downloadable PDF's.

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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