From Scope to Structure

Build the Strategic Insight Behind Accurate Cost Estimates.

A reliable estimate reflects more than just quantities and rates; it shows how well the scope is defined, how risks are managed, and how the estimate structure supports procurement and controls. This course focuses on the practical development of cost estimates that align with real-world delivery models, schedule logic, and contract strategy. Whether you are developing direct costs, validating inputs, or reviewing estimate risk, you will gain the insight and structure needed to deliver dependable results.
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What You Wil Learn

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    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. 2.1 The Importance of Planning Before Estimating

    2. 2.2 Structuring the Estimate for Controls and Review

    3. 2.2 Structuring the Estimate for Controls and Review - Quiz

    4. 2.3 Defining Estimate Inputs and Scope Clarity

    5. 2.3 Defining Estimate Inputs and Scope Clarity - Quiz

    6. 2.4 Review Techniques and Peer Feedback

    7. 2.4 Review Techniques and Peer Feedback - Quiz

    8. 2.5 Planning Assignment – Input Checklist and Estimate Structure Map

    1. 3.1 Integrating Procurement and Package Interfaces

    2. 3.1 Integrating Procurement and Package Interfaces - Quiz

    3. 3.2 Work Breakdown Structure Mastery

    4. 3.2 Work Breakdown Structure Mastery - Quiz

    5. 3.3 Quantity Take-Off and Scope Quantification

    6. 3.3 Quantity Take-Off and Scope Quantification - Quiz

    7. 3.4 Developing Unit Prices Based on Production Logic

    8. 3.4 Developing Unit Prices Based on Production Logic - Quiz

    9. 3.5 Vendor and Labour Cost Data Management

    10. 3.5 Vendor and Labour Cost Data Management - Quiz

    11. 3.6 Delivery Model-Specific Estimating Approaches

    12. 3.6 Delivery Model-Specific Estimating Approaches - Quiz

    13. 3.7 Assignment – Detailed Estimate Build (Direct Costs)

    1. 4.1 Scenario-Based Cost Planning Exercises

    2. 4.1 Scenario-Based Cost Planning Exercises - Quiz

    3. 4.2 Estimating Review and Cost Control Integration - Quiz

    4. 4.3 Benchmarking and Performance Review

    5. 4.3 Benchmarking and Performance Review - Quiz

    6. 4.4 Assignment – Case Study Estimate Review and Summary Report

    1. 5.1 Estimating Platforms and Digital Tools

    2. 5.1 Estimating Platforms and Digital Tools - Quiz

    3. 5.2 Linking Estimate to Schedule and Control Tools

    4. 5.2 Linking Estimate to Schedule and Control Tools - Quiz

    5. 5.3 External Market Conditions and Data Sets

    6. 5.3 External Market Conditions and Data Sets - Quiz

    7. 5.4 Green Estimating Practices

    8. 5.4 Green Estimating Practices - Quiz

    9. 5.5 Assignment – Estimating with External Data and Market Inputs

    1. 6.1 Introduction to Estimate Risk Exposure

    2. 6.1 Introduction to Estimate Risk Exposure - Quiz

    3. 6.2 Proactive Risk Management in Estimating

    4. 6.2 Proactive Risk Management in Estimating - Quiz

    5. 6.3 Using Feedback Loops to Improve Estimating Accuracy

    6. 6.3 Using Feedback Loops to Improve Estimating Accuracy - Quiz

    7. 6.4 Assignment – Estimate Risk Matrix and Lessons Learned Review

About this course

  • $738.00
  • 51 lessons
  • Total learning commitment to complete this course: 31 hours
  • Course format: text, presentations, audio, downloadable PDF's.

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