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Construction Management Cost Estimation


UK Professional Development Academy

Summary

Price
£250 inc VAT
Or £41.67/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
80 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Construction Management Cost Estimation course is an Endorsed certificate from ** an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation **

Certificate in Construction Cost Estimation is 30 credits course. To achieve a Certificate in Construction Cost Estimation, learner must have to achieve minimum 3 units with 30 Credits.

Be a professional Construction cost estimator in the construction management with UK Professional Development Academy’s ’s Construction Cost Estimation Course. The UK Professional Development Academy has successfully designed this course to assist the students of Construction Management and Project Management to learn the proper way for cost estimation. This Construction Cost Estimation course provides the candidates a detailed knowledge about the cost estimation process in the construction management. Along with Construction Management Courses and Project Management Course this Construction Cost Estimation Certificate can be a better way to get a better job in the construction industry. In addition to this, the course is also helpful for the learners who want to learn the cost estimation process deeply for becoming a professional estimator.

The demand of professional estimators in the modern construction industry is increasing rapidly and construction firms are hiring the professionals having proper qualification and skills of construction cost estimation. Therefore, in this context the UK Professional Development Academy Construction Cost Estimation course can play a vital role for establishing a new career as professional cost estimator or Cost Estimation Consultant.

Description

Course Benefits

What’s included?

The following is included for online study with UK Professional Development Academy.

  1. Courses that are best suit to Work Experience, Knowledge and Skills
  2. Provide Self-paced Courses to continue working while studying
  3. Self-Paced Courses to get rid from deadline
  4. Flexible Courses that fit your Demands
  5. Facility of Experienced Tutors available online 24/7
  6. Course materials that include lecture notes, practical applications with real-world examples, and case studies that challenge you to apply your knowledge
  7. Assessment resources accessible through our online learning platform 24/7.
  8. A professional one-to-one tutor to provide all-inclusive assistance throughout the course by online.
  9. Upon successful completion Learner will receive an *Endorsed Certificate* from Ofqual recognize awarding organisation.
  10. Learning Objectives

    After taking this course the students will be able to;

    • Understand the significance of costs estimation process in construction management
    • Understand the construction cost estimation process
    • Evaluate the different types of cost estimation
    • Learn the elements of cost estimation process
    • Determine the different factors that can impact the cost estimation process
    • Identify and develop the different skills that are required by the cost estimator
    • Understand the different cost estimation software

    Course Outline

    • Introduction to Cost Estimation in Construction Projects
    • Background and Purpose of the Cost Estimation
    • Overview of the Construction Estimation Process
    • The Main Types of Construction Cost Estimates
    • A Construction Cost Estimates Perspective on Building Systems
    • The Elements of a Construction Cost Estimate
    • Factors Influencing on Construction Costs
    • Using Historical Data in Construction Cost Estimates
    • The Effects of Scale on Construction Cost Estimates
    • The Major Approaches to Construction Cost Estimation
    • Skills Required for a Cost Estimator
    • Best Practices in Construction Cost Estimating and What Not to Do
    • Common Pitfalls for Construction Cost Estimators
    • Cost Estimating Applications and Software
    • New Aspects of Construction Cost Estimating

    Certificate inConstruction Cost Estimation is 30 credits Course.

    To achieve a Certificate in Construction Cost Estimation learner must have to achieve minimum 03 units with 20 Credits.

    • Unit 1- Introduction to Cost Estimation
    • Unit 2 - Elements and Factors influencing Cost Estimation
    • Unit 3- Role of Cost Estimator and New Aspects of Cost Estimation

Who is this course for?

Students seeking to enrol for this course should meet the following requirements;

  • Basic knowledge of English Language & Basic Computer Skills
  • Be age 16 years or above

Requirements

This Construction Management Cost Estimation Course is prepared for the learners who want to start their career as a professional cost estimator in construction industry. In addition to this, already existing employees and construction managers can also take this course to enhance the knowledge and skills about the cost estimation process.

Career path

Students seeking to enrol for this course should meet the following requirements;

  • Basic knowledge of English Language
  • Be age 16 years or above

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.