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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 Václav C

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Jan 4, 2021

Awesome course for beginners or less experienced guys in construction as I am. Simple explanation and everybody should find what is looking for. Thank you

By Geder M

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Sep 14, 2019

Excellent Course with real life example. I will highly recommended it to anyone interested to learn about Construction Management. No Experience required!

By CHARMI B S

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Sep 1, 2021

Really helpful for beginners or those who are interested in the field of construction management and want to gain insights into the topics it will cover.

By Abdul Q S

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Dec 9, 2017

A very must course for the project managers and particularly for the construction field. Explained professional methods with easy to understand language.

By Luciano L

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Jan 12, 2022

Excellent course! As a carpenter with more than 15 years of experience, a ton of very useful information at the management level were put on the table!

By Gulherme B V

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May 22, 2021

It contributed a lot to my professional training, adding a management perspective and the different points that contribute to the success of a project.

By SheWolf D

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Apr 22, 2021

This is a great course that offers insight into Construction Project Management and has really shared a great deal of in depth light into the industry.

By Rohit K

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Oct 30, 2022

COURSE GIVE GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF CONSRTUCTION INDUSTRY ,PROCEDURE ,SAFETY , EHS SYSTEM ETC.

COURSE PROVIDE GOOD DETAILED ASPECTS ABOUT CONSTRUCTION

By Shabir I

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Aug 27, 2022

It was a great course as it is releated to my feld. I have learnt some new things and looking forward learn more from other courses releated to this.

By marty h

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Jun 18, 2022

Great course! I'm currently attending school for Construction Carpentry and this course opened up more possibilities for me beyond swinging a hammer.

By JEISSON A R T

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Jan 31, 2022

It is an excellent short course in project management, which helps to understand important concepts of project planning and execution in a basic way.

By Williams H

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Jul 12, 2020

De los mejores cursos que he llevado por no decir el mejor. He quedado impresionado con el nivel y didáctica de los docentes. Altamente recomendable.

By P

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Aug 24, 2018

The structure of this course is quite clear,but if it could provide a reading list, it might help me understand part of specialized knowledge deeply.

By Ahmed K

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Apr 7, 2020

Thanks a lot for the effort exerted in the course from all the instructors. It was a great course with lots of information and different insights.

By Juan C

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Jun 12, 2022

exellent instructors we good relations and speaks im from colombia but i can understund everything thank you columbuia university and instructors

By Tifishet T

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May 18, 2020

It was very educational, although I have been in the industry for a while, this course has opened my eyes to different aspect of running a projec

By Pravin A

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Jul 1, 2018

The course was well presented by the Tutor. It was intensive but clear and relevant.The examples were also appropriate at the introductory level.

By GABRIEL J C Z

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May 2, 2022

Its really recomended. I was able to get a such a wide knowledge about construction project Management which is really important at the jobplace

By meet b

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May 8, 2021

As per my personal experience with the course, i have learned lot of valuable skills such as project management, scheduling and leadership skill

By Saurabh K

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Nov 4, 2019

It is quite helpful course for the new Construction managers. It gives you an idea of what all needs to be taken care during the course of time.

By Hadi A

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Aug 18, 2021

The most complete and comprehensive course I have ever attended with a large number of professional professors. thank you so much dear coursera

By ATÄ°LLA A

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Mar 21, 2021

It was an amazing Course. I never bored during The course. And learn alot of useful knowledge about my carieer. Highly reccomend to everyone...

By NYARING M

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Oct 16, 2020

it's one of the best course I have ever learn, thank to all the professors who have given their time to give us full materials for this course

By Amnah

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Mar 13, 2024

Very well-planned and well thought out course that even beginners like myself found very easy to understand. Props to Prof. Odeh and his team.

By Mourad

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Jan 19, 2022

Thank you everyone who made this course. It was very useful. I wish Colombia can make an Online Masters in Construction Management on Coursera