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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Construction Project Management by Columbia University

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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

TS

Oct 11, 2023

The course was very rich with knowledge and information about construction projects. If you can solve the problem of the subtitle it will be great because I was facing this issue and Thank You.

EH

Jul 8, 2018

Very good introduction to outline the difference in project mgmt, programme mgmt and construction mgmt. Enough detail on various aspects for CM including type of contracts, technology and planning.

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By Lourens B

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Aug 20, 2019

Excellent course to get your feet wet and to build upon.

By Laid M

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Oct 6, 2018

Very good course , with talented instructors thank you .

By Lo P M

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May 31, 2018

Very useful for beginner! Very useful and comprehensive!

By CARRANZA S G J

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Nov 7, 2024

Es un curso que agrega mucho valor a nivel profesional.

By Alexander M

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Aug 29, 2024

Excellent course and very easy to understand and follow

By G M R

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Apr 6, 2022

thanks for coursera for this course ,it helped me a lot

By Masroor A

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Aug 2, 2020

Very easy to understand and a great source of knowledge

By Mark N

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Jun 15, 2020

Excellent introduction to this field, Highly recommend!

By Nolen J F

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Mar 2, 2018

All the information I needed and more!!!!! Thank you!!!

By Bismarck F

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Nov 13, 2017

Great professional experience is shared in this course.

By Violeta B

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Jul 15, 2017

thank you, very good themes and classes. Learned a lot!

By Ruben S

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Jul 3, 2024

great course for construction management professionals

By Toriano B

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Jun 25, 2023

Very happy with the syllabus and information conveyed.

By Robert C

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May 20, 2022

Excellent introductory course to contract management.

By Daniel M

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May 27, 2020

A course which is very interesting applicable on job.

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By Kema k r

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May 3, 2020

i learned very well the course i have chosen thank you

By Bela P

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Mar 29, 2020

I really enjoy every second of this course. Thank you!

By CARLOS O

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Jan 1, 2020

Muy bueno y amplio los temas propuestos en este curso.

By ENGINEER A U H

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Nov 23, 2018

it really helps me for improve my skills and knowledge

By Nuo L

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Jun 28, 2018

Great, practical lectures from people in the industry!

By Amma

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Apr 6, 2021

Its a nice and good course for international students

By Enrique M A

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Jun 10, 2020

Me gusto, me ayudo mucho. Good courser. help me a lot

By Lanre A

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Apr 21, 2020

This an eye opener course to construction management.

By Tolulope D A

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Oct 20, 2019

Thanks Prof. Odeh

Thanks Coursera for the opportunity.