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Gain practical skills in estimating, planning, and project execution without spending a dime. Our growing library of free courses delivers hands-on insight into real field practices.

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  • Foundation of Cost Estimating - Free Course

    Course • 18 lessons

    Master the essentials of cost estimating, from core terms and principles to the roles and tools of the trade, finalized by a practical estimating exercise.

    Free

  • 5.01 Before the First Shovel: Planning Smarter from Day One

    Course • 20 lessons

    Plan your job before chaos starts. Get a framework to align scope, crews, and risk before mobilization. Learn what breaks projects early and how to fix it before the first shovel hits the ground.

    Free

  • 5.02 What Breaks the Job: Early Pitfalls That Cost You Later

    Course • 19 lessons

    Jobs do not fail at the end; they start breaking early. This course shows how to catch what is off before it spirals: missed handoffs, foggy scope, late procurement, and changes no one owns. Fix it before it breaks the job.

    Free

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