Construction Estimating Course (Self-Paced)

This Course Includes:

20 hours of project-based training from experts
25 training videos
Answers from real instructors
Quizzes to reinforce learning
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion

This self-paced course introduces you to the fundamentals of construction estimating, designed to give you a clear understanding of how estimates are organized, created, and calculated. Taught by a professional construction estimator, you'll gain hands-on knowledge of quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, and the necessary tools to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.

Understand the Relationship Between Drawings and Cost Estimates: Learn to connect construction drawings with cost estimating by understanding how to create accurate quantity-takeoff estimates. By the end of the course, you'll be able to interpret construction drawings and apply them to the estimating process.
Analyze and Create Construction Cost Estimates: Develop the skills to break down and analyze the components of a construction cost estimate. You'll learn how to create a quantity-takeoff cost estimate, which is crucial for producing accurate project cost projections.
Master Quantity Surveying and Takeoff Pricing: Gain proficiency in the essential techniques for quantity surveying and pricing based on estimated quantities. Learn how to use these skills to calculate material costs, labor, and other essential project expenses.
Ensure Precision in Cost Estimates: Recognize the importance of thoroughness and attention to detail when preparing construction cost estimates. You’ll be trained to meticulously evaluate every aspect of the estimate to verify accuracy and completeness.

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$329
Due before the class starts

This Course Includes:

20 hours of project-based training from experts
25 training videos
Answers from real instructors
Quizzes to reinforce learning
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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Receive 24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects via our Learning Management System while enrolled. See FAQ for details.
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Receive access to Noble online discussion forums where you can share ideas and receive additional support.
Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test competency, reinforce concepts, and identify areas for improvement.

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Construction Estimating Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the construction drawings and a quantity-takeoff cost estimate.
Analyze the components of a construction cost estimate and learn how a quantity-takeoff cost estimate is created.
Master an understanding of quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, and pricing estimated quantities.
Recognize the need for thoroughness and attention to detail when preparing construction cost estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long is this course? How long will it take me to complete it?

This course is 20 clock hours. Clock hours is the total estimated course time including watching the course videos and completing the projects. The time varies by student.
Assuming that you work approximately 10 hours per week, you will complete this course in about 3 weeks.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You may choose when to activate the course (i.e. you can buy the course now and activate it within the next 12 months). Once you activate the course, you will have 30 to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single_course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$329.00	Total You Pay