Why Cost Estimating Matters to You?

Unlocking career opportunities and mastering a foundational skill in construction.

Cost estimating is a core function in construction that shapes project feasibility, resource planning, and overall success. Whether you're entering the industry or building on your experience, mastering the fundamentals of estimating strengthens your role on any project team. This course breaks down key concepts and provides practical techniques you can apply immediately, from understanding cost structures to producing detailed estimates and communicating them effectively. Build confidence in a critical skillset that’s essential to professional growth and project delivery.

What You Will Learn

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

    1. 2.0 Introduction

    2. 2.1 Cost Estimate Definition, Types and Methods

    3. 2.1 Cost Estimate Definition And Types - Quiz

    4. 2.2 Cost Estimate Structure

    5. 2.2 Cost Estimate Structure - Quiz

    6. 2.3 Cost Estimate Development

    7. 2.3 Cost Estimate Development - Quiz

    8. 2.4 Assingment

    1. 3.0 Introduction

    2. 3.1 Cost Groups

    3. 3.1 Cost Groups - Quiz

    4. 3.2 Cost Types

    5. 3.2 Cost Types - Quiz

    6. 3.3 Assignment

    1. 4.0 Introduction

    2. 4.1 What is a Bill of Quantity?

    3. 4.1 What Is A Bill Of Quantity - Quiz

    4. 4.2 Take-off Techniques

    5. 4.2 Take-off Techniques - Quiz

    6. 4.3 Take-off Tools

    7. 4.4 Assignment

    1. 5.0 Introduction

    2. 5.1 Pricing Methods

    3. 5.1 Pricing Methods - Quiz

    4. 5.2 Crews

    5. 5.2 Crews - Quiz

    6. 5.3 Materials and Subcontractors

    7. 5.3 Materials and Subcontractors - Quiz

    8. 5.4 Indirect and Overhead Costs, Risk and Mark-up

    9. 5.4 Indirect Costs, Mark-ups And Risk - Quiz

    10. 5.5 Cost Development Examples

    11. 5.6 Assignment

    1. 6.0 Introduction

    2. 6.1 Schedule and Duration

    3. 6.1 Schedule and Duration - Quiz

    4. 6.2 Production Rates

    5. 6.2 Production Rates - Quiz

    6. 6.3 Benchmarking

    7. 6.3 Benchmarking - Quiz

    8. 6.4 Risk Analysis

    9. 6.4 Risk Analysis - Quiz

    10. 6.5 Review and Approval

    11. 6.5 Review and Approval - Quiz

    12. 6.6 Assignment

About this course

  • $869.00
  • 54 lessons
  • Total learning commitment to complete this course: 34 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.