Where Every Strong Estimate Begins

Core principles, clear language, and the right tools to set your numbers on solid ground.

Every reliable cost estimate starts with more than a spreadsheet. It begins with knowing the principles that give numbers weight, the terminology that keeps teams aligned, and the classifications that define scope and accuracy. Add a clear view of the estimator’s role and the tools that bring it all together, and you have the groundwork for estimates that stand up to scrutiny and drive confident project decisions.
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What You Will Learn

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

    1. About this Course

    2. What to Expect from this Course

    3. Is this Course for You?

    4. Membership Benefits

    5. Introduction and Background

    1. Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Cost Estimating

    2. Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Cost Estimating - Quiz

    3. Lesson 1.2: Key Terminology in Cost Estimating

    4. 1.2 Key Terminology in Cost Estimating - Quiz

    5. Lesson 1.3: Principles of Cost Estimating

    6. Lesson 1.3: Principles of Cost Estimating - Quiz

    7. Lesson 1.4: Classification of Cost Estimates

    8. 1.4 Classification of Cost Estimates - Quiz

    9. Lesson 1.5: The Role of a Cost Estimator

    10. Lesson 1.6: Overview of Cost Estimating Tools

    11. Class 4 Cost Estimate Development - Assignment File Download

    12. Lesson 1.7: Assignment: Preparing a Basic Cost Estimate

    13. Course Completion Survey & Feedback

About this course

  • Free
  • 18 lessons
  • Time to complete - 8 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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