Construction Estimating Certification Course Online

viaVirtual Design and Construction Institute•

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Difficulty

Beginner

Format

Self-paced

Delivery

Online

Time Commitment

80 hours

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Summary

An 80-hour bundle covering construction estimating from quantity takeoffs through cost analysis for both residential and commercial projects. Coursework covers interpreting plans, performing takeoffs, and producing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates, along with estimating labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, and handling risk.

A dedicated course covers digital takeoffs and cost analysis in Bluebeam Revu, and a construction materials course supports the estimating work. The bundle prepares students for the Bluebeam Certified Professional exam and includes three months of Bluebeam access.

Who this course is for

Aspiring estimators, and contractors, project managers, and working estimators moving to digital takeoff tools, along with architecture and engineering staff who need cost literacy.

Certifications covered by this course

No certifications are covered by this course.

Topics included

No specific topics are covered by this course.

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Curriculum

What you'll learn

Fundamentals of construction estimating for residential and commercial projects
Quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and cost proposal creation
Interpreting architectural and structural plans for cost-related data
Types of estimates: conceptual, preliminary, and detailed
Digital takeoffs and data organization using Bluebeam Revu
Estimating labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
Managing risk, contingencies, and project-specific considerations
Industry-standard tools and workflows for precise cost estimations, and preparing for the Bluebeam Certified Professional Exam