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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

LS

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Great concise course with very good pacing. The lecture on Lean was the one I appreciated the most. The instructor was able to condense and express what he wanted to in a very efficient manner.

EH

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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 Dinesh B

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Aug 17, 2020

Super course and the best among the 4. Dr. Odeh is superb. This course is a must for all civil engineers!

Very very comprehensive.

By Waqar A

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Jun 12, 2020

Great course at coursera from best experienced instructors, really enjoyed to complete this course. Thanks to Columbia University

By Eldred E O

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Nov 21, 2017

One the best I have seen in a long time. Course delivery method is excellent. I wish to continue learning form these instructors.

By Magdalena K

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Jun 3, 2017

Great course! I was able to combine my practical knowledge with theory. I find the lectures really interesting and well prepared.

By Ted W

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Jun 28, 2024

An excellent overview of Construction Management. I am looking forward to learning the concepts in depth in the coming courses.

By allan m

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Apr 2, 2022

Very insightful especially when you are taought by experienced people in the industry with vast experience of handling projects.

By Mandeep

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Apr 11, 2020

Very informational and helpful with todays construction Industry. I walked away with a lot of useful information and knowledge.

By Saad b n

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Feb 27, 2024

The certificate does not contain my name, how will people know that I am the owner of the certificate when it is without a name

By Ioseb K

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Oct 22, 2020

was interesting and helpful in many details ! really nice to be your team. wish you luck! wish to all of you luck and success.

By Vatsal J K

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Aug 20, 2020

The above course will be be a source to grow yourself. It will understand you more better if you had a nominal work experience.

By Andres P P

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Aug 6, 2020

A great course for all the people who are starting in the construction industry, relevant topics and explained in a simple way.

By Milind M D

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Jul 18, 2022

excellent course for a civil engineer. highly recommended if one is planning to pursue Construction managment after thier B.E.

By Muhammad H W B Q

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Jun 25, 2020

Was an amazing experience studying this course. Learned a lot of key things from the course that will be helpful in my career.

By Salloum A

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Mar 19, 2019

I have inserted to much , I have learned , I am So happy because you as mother open her hands to her son , thank you very much

By Juan A P L

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Dec 3, 2016

Great course, it gives you the basics of construction management and an overview of important topics surrounding construction.

By SAHAR A

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Aug 14, 2022

I really liked this course, I took it along with my school load and it was very helpful for my construction managment course.

By akshay r s

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Nov 28, 2020

very informative content taught by highly experienced professionals of the industry in a very simple and relatable language.

By Vanam M R

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May 3, 2020

A pretty good course.. mostly covers construction system followed in the united states..but is pretty decent for a beginner!

By Ahmed S

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Mar 12, 2023

It was one of the best courses I learned online. It just built on what I learned in my study and Google Project Management.

By Ozni L

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May 4, 2020

Great course informative and very good instructors. Industry giants that validate and give a real world feel to the course.

By mimoha n

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Sep 1, 2017

With the course I was able to know about the new as well as different process to manage a construction process efficiently.

By Raj v S

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Jul 29, 2017

Very good content in overall. It has been very much helpful for me learn various construction management knowledge domains.

By arsal k

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Dec 6, 2021

absolutely amazing course i have enjoyed alot and gain so much knowlegde of developing world about construction management

By Tejas P

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Jun 20, 2020

Excellent course. as a newbie in construction industry, it really helped me to understand why we follow certain processes.

By Anthony H

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Jan 14, 2018

This is a great course for someone entering the field or making a lateral move from the field side to the management side.