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Overview
In addition, the Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control course offered by Coursera in partnership with Columbia University highlights the importance of controlling costs and how to monitor project cash flow. Students will work on a break-even analysis of construction tasks in a project.
Skills you will gain
- Cash Flow
- Cost
- Cost Control
- Cost Estimate
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Courses include:
- Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control Overview
- Understanding Design in the Construction Industry
- Introduction to the Types of Cost Estimates
- Quantity Take-Off and Measurement
- Pricing
- Building the Estimate
- Procurement
- Post Contract and Cost Estimation within a Project
- Construction Cost Control Methods
- Earned Value Method (EVM)
- Close Out Period
- Cost Estimation in Practice
- Project Cash Flow
- Technology Trends in Cost Estimating and Cost Control
- Program Cost Estimating
- Lean in Cost Control
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Duration
- Part-time
- 35 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Finance General Engineering & Technology View 82 other Short Courses in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner Level
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 35 days.
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Funding
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