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About the Course

Construction Project Management introduces learners to Project Initiation and Planning. Columbia University professor, Ibrahim Odeh, along with industry experts join together to provide a comprehensive overview of the construction industry. There are 10 modules that allow learners to become knowledgeable of construction management within the dynamic construction industry. Professor Odeh teaches learners about the fundamentals of the Project Development Cycle while guest lecturers discuss Lean Project Delivery method and Lean Design Behaviors. Technological advances, such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), will be introduced with real world examples of the uses of BIM during the Lifecycle of the Project. The course concludes with Professor Odeh discussing the importance of project planning and scheduling and an opportunity to develop a Work Breakdown Structure. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Learn about construction management, including an understanding of the construction industry, the role of a project manager, construction contract types, and project delivery methods -Explain the fundamental principles to establish Environment, Health and Safety in the construction industry -Detail the principles and application of sustainability development in construction industry -Summarize the work breakdown structure (WBS) and estimate the construction activity duration...

Top reviews

DC

Jul 20, 2020

I thought it was a great intro coming from my Architecture background and looking forward to the other classes. I did think the information was occasionally repetitive but overall it had a great flow.

DG

Feb 19, 2021

This was a great experience. It gave the confidence to tackle such issues as Duration of Activity Schedules and many more. Learned a lot and course content will forever be my guide on future projects.

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By Heike S

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Jun 27, 2018

A very good course with top-class speakers, very recommendable.

By Muhammed A K

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Sep 21, 2022

Thank you so much for all the informatıon you provide me with

By Flavio S G

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Dec 25, 2021

the ideal course to learn the construction lexicon in English.

By Thaddeus L

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Nov 22, 2020

Materials was excellent and straight to lesson of the industry

By Faisal B S

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Oct 20, 2020

Thanks a lot for such an informative course. Hugely benefited.

By John P L

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Apr 21, 2020

I truly enjoyed learning this from this professional industry!

By Sriram S

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Oct 9, 2021

Excellent course to learn in this Pandemic.

Thank you Coursera

By Poonam S

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Jun 25, 2020

It is a good course to increase the understanding of subject.

By ABHISHEK R

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May 27, 2018

Very Effective Course.Has a useful content and good speakers.

By Zelalem G

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Dec 12, 2022

Very important course with a practical aspect of knowledges.

By Yashika N

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Jun 22, 2022

Excellent course for introduction to Construction Management

By Abdiaziz A H

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Dec 13, 2021

when i will get the certificate because i finished my course

By Kamrul I E

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Sep 23, 2021

This is realy understable course with some great professor.

By okafor c r

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Oct 15, 2020

I feel really happy about how much knowledge I have acquired

By Nevair P B J

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Sep 11, 2020

The course is great. All the classes were above expectation.

By Nicholas S

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May 29, 2020

Information was great. Week 4 topics were a little monotone.

By Diana I

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May 22, 2020

Fantastic opportunity to learn about construction management

By Oguz C O

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Apr 30, 2020

A very informative and useful course that I enjoyed to take.

By Sandra M V

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Apr 12, 2020

Excelente course I really felt was an incredible experience.

By Stephen G

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Oct 17, 2019

Excellent. The material and instruction was very well done.

By Edmond f

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Apr 30, 2020

I enjoyed the well experienced tutors and the quiz sessions

By Juan S Z C

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Apr 8, 2020

Great Course to improve your construction management skills

By Benigno B d S

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Oct 16, 2017

Good course. Content addressed in a clear and objective way

By Rudy M

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Oct 2, 2023

great learning and taught very well by all the instructors

By Ronald B

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Jun 3, 2023

I loved this course it brought everything together for me.