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Overview
Complete your estimating learning journey with this final advanced estimating course for the Construction Estimating and Bid Preparation Certificate of Achievement.
You'll explore the fundamentals of construction project management as you progress through this course with the guidance and support of an industry-experienced instructor.
Through hands-on practice, you'll learn to utilize cost reporting systems to evaluate project progress against budgets, manage project changes with other business units and compile digital and paper estimates and bid documents for commercial building projects.
You’ll enjoy fresh, interactive modular content with tools and resources that can be immediately applied to real-world projects and gain hands-on experience using Bluebeam construction software while completing coursework and assessments.
Additionally, you'll have the option to join in weekly one-hour virtual drop-in sessions with your instructor and peers to further enrich your learning experience.
By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to prepare construction cost reports, complete bid documents and conduct post-bid reviews, which are essential for success in the construction industry.
This course is ideal if you are:
- an early or mid-level construction professional seeking to strengthen your estimating and bidding skills
- preparing for a role in project management, cost estimation or planning/scheduling
- interested in learning how to use Bluebeam construction software to create estimates and digital documents.
You must complete the following courses before you can register for this course:
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- evaluate the progress of a construction project against its budget using the cost reporting system
- assist with managing project changes in consultation with other organizational business units
- complete standard digital and paper bid documents for a commercial building project from a bid report.
Upcoming dates
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Registration for this course closes two days prior to the start date.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you can self-print your unofficial completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
You are required to purchase reading materials for this course. Visit SAIT’s Bookstore's website to purchase the following:
- David J. Pratt, Fundamentals of Construction Estimating, 4th Edition, 2019, Delmar, NY: Cengage. Purchase from the SAIT Bookstore.
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements.
- Internet access
A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.
Access to Bluebeam construction software will be provided.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
Train your team
Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.
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