Gain control, clarity, and credibility in your estimating process.
Explore the full list of modules and lessons included in this course.
1.0 Welcome and Orientation
1.1 Learning Outcomes, Certification Programs Credits, and Time Commitment
1.2 Evaluation and Course Navigation
1.3 Assignment – General Knowledge Check
2.0 Introduction – Why WBS Matters in Cost Estimates
2.1 What is a WBS?
2.1 What is WBS? - Quiz
2.2 Why WBS is Critical to Estimate Structure?
2.2 Why WBS is Critical to Estimate Structure? - Quiz
2.3 Types of WBS: PWBS vs CWBS
2.3 Types of WBS: PWBS vs CWBS - Quiz
2.4 WBS and Estimating Effort
2.4 WBS and Estimating Effort - Quiz
2.5 Benefits, Challenges, and the Case for Standardization
2.5 Benefits, Challenges, and the Case for Standardization - Quiz
2.6 WBS Integration with Cost Systems and Tools
2.6 WBS Integration with Cost Systems and Tools - Quiz
2.7 Assignment – Assess and Improve a Sample WBS
3.0 Introduction – From Definition to Practical Development
3.1 Building a Hierarchical Structure
3.1 Building a Hierarchical Structure - Quiz
3.2 Defining Work Packages
3.2 Defining Work Packages - Quiz
3.3 Aligning WBS with Key Project Drivers
3.3 Aligning WBS with Key Project Drivers - Quiz
3.4 Using WBS for Review, Resource, and Risk Structure
3.4 Using WBS for Review, Resource, and Risk Structure - Quiz
3.5 WBS for Bid Closing and Estimate Submission
3.5 WBS for Bid Closing and Estimate Submission - Quiz
3.6 WBS Dictionary: Attributes, Format, and Best Practices
3.6 WBS Dictionary: Attributes, Format, and Best Practices - Quiz
3.7 Overview of Tools and Automation Options
3.7 Overview of Tools and Automation Options - Quiz
3.8 Assignment – Create a Structured WBS
4.0 Introduction – Practical Objectives of this Module
4.1 WBS Planning and Breakdown Logic
4.1 WBS Planning and Breakdown Logic - Quiz
4.2 WBS Development for Scope Packages
4.2 WBS Development for Scope Packages - Quiz
4.3 Work Package Definition and Coding Exercise
4.3 Work Package Definition and Coding Exercise - Quiz
4.4 Dictionary and Estimate Validation
4.5 Capstone Submission – Full WBS Package
4.4 Dictionary and Estimate Validation - Quiz
5.0 Course Highlights and Key Lessons
5.1 What’s Next – Advanced Topics and Applications
5.2 Feedback – How Did We Do?
5.3 Certificate of Completion
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The benefit of timely feedback.
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