Certification Programs

Gold Seal Certification Credits

This course allows you to earn credits towards Gold Seal Certification Program, subject to approval upon review. Keep in mind that 6 hours of learning equals 1 Gold Seal credit. You can see the course hours in the curriculum section on this page. This course is also part of our Entry Level Bundle, which earns you 17 credits towards the GSC Program, with a minimum passing mark requirement of 75%.
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Upon completion of this course you will:

Have a good understanding of schedule development, adjustments and risk evaluation.

  • Preliminary Construction Schedule

    Gain the skills and knowledge to set up a preliminary project schedule, establish key milestones, and define mandatory completion deadlines.

  • Schedule and Cost Adjustments

    Ensure that the estimated time to complete a project is accurate and adjust resources as necessary to meet the completion time requirements and milestones.

  • Schedule Risk Assessment

    Evaluate, prioritize, and analyze potential schedule risks and adjust the cost estimate to accommodate them effectively.

A few more words...

We cannot call a cost estimate complete without estimating the project duration.

A cost estimator's job is to anticipate the duration of a construction project and accurately estimate its costs. While some factors that cause a project to exceed budget and time are justifiable and recoverable, others can lead to extra costs for the contractor. Avoid taking risky shortcuts in your work by building your cost estimating skills the right way. It is a common mistake for some cost estimators to develop a preliminary schedule that lacks data feed from the cost estimate, but this course will show you the proper method to build your skills.
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Course curriculum

Estimated time to complete this course: 42 hours.

    1. 1.0 Welcome

    2. 1.1 Course Structure

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    3. 1.2 Course Expected Outcome

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    4. 1.3 Certification Programs Credits

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    5. 1.4 A Word from Your Instructor

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    6. 1.5 Expected Level of Effort to Completion

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    7. 1.6 Evaluation Matrix

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    8. 1.7 Prerequisites

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    9. 1.8 Assignment

    1. 2.1 Understanding Construction Scheduling

    2. 2.1 Understanding Construction Scheduling - Quiz

    3. 2.2 Importance and Benefits of Construction Schedules

    4. 2.2 Importance and Benefits of Construction Schedules - Quiz

    5. 2.3 Various Types of Construction Schedules

    6. 2.3 Various Types of Construction Schedules - Quiz

    1. 3.1 Introduction to Preliminary Construction Schedule

    2. 3.1 Introduction to Preliminary Construction Schedule - Quiz

    3. 3.2 Role and Importance of Preliminary Scheduling

    4. 3.2 Role and Importance of Preliminary Scheduling - Quiz

    5. 3.3 Preliminary Schedule vs Detailed Construction Schedule

    6. 3.3 Preliminary Schedule vs Detailed Construction Schedule - Quiz

    1. 4.1 Comprehensive Overview of the Construction Process

    2. 4.1 Comprehensive Overview of the Construction Process - Quiz

    3. 4.2 Identifying Key Tasks and Deliverables in Each Stage

    4. 4.2 Identifying Key Tasks and Deliverables in Each Stage - Quiz

    1. 5.1 Gathering Key Inputs for Schedule Development

    2. 5.1 Gathering Key Inputs for Schedule Development - Quiz

    3. 5.2 Principles and Creation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

    4. 5.2 Principles and Creation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) - Quiz

    5. 5.3 Application of Critical Path Method (CPM) in Preliminary Scheduling

    6. 5.3 Application of Critical Path Method (CPM) in Preliminary Scheduling - Quiz

    1. 6.1 Techniques for Estimating Task Durations

    2. 6.1 Techniques for Estimating Task Durations - Quiz

    3. 6.2 Understanding Resource Allocation and Levelling

    4. 6.2 Understanding Resource Allocation and Levelling - Quiz

    5. 6.3 Strategies for Effective Resource Management

    6. 6.3 Strategies for Effective Resource Management - Quiz

About this course

  • $525.00
  • 51 lessons

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A word from the training program creator

Doina Dobre, P.Eng., GSC

From my experience in project management and cost estimating, I have always been intrigued by project scheduling, particularly in terms of production rates, resource utilization, construction methodology, and constructability. The cost estimator is, in essence, a planner who mentally visualizes the construction of the project before starting the cost estimate. It is crucial to learn how to prepare a proper project schedule when estimating costs, as it provides significant insight into costs, production rates, and efficiency. Don't be afraid to develop your skills in project scheduling and reap the benefits.
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