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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 Michael R

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Sep 2, 2018

This first week gave a very clear representation of the differences between Program, Project and Construction management.

By Brijesh U T

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Mar 29, 2020

Nice course for working professionals having Civil background especially. Learnt many new techniques and methods in CPM.

By BENOIT M

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Mar 12, 2021

Very interesting cours, also I have been 20 years in construction management I still learn more in construction. Thanks

By CANER I

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Jan 4, 2021

Very well prepared and presented. Structured in a way that project life cycles explained by the experts in their areas.

By George P

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May 20, 2020

Very helpful and intresting way to get in to the field of construction managment and in project managment in general!!!

By Alyson B

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Apr 27, 2022

This is comprehensive and really difficult in parts, which it should be. I am very happy with my education. Thank you.

By Mario K

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Jul 11, 2022

Great, Gives a honest insight into the industry and teaches you strategic and logic thinking related to the industry

By Ripon H

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Apr 9, 2022

Outstanding course! I learned a lot from this course. Thank you so much to the instructor and coursera. Recommanded.

By Mark J

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Feb 21, 2021

The course is great and offers summarized and logical approach on teaching. I believe they should give more visuals.

By Nicolás P V

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Oct 29, 2020

Exceptional course, I feel I learned a lot and more important can apply all this knowledge to real-world activities.

By Socorro A F V

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Jul 2, 2020

Es un curso completo que me ayudó a ampliar mis conocimiento relacionados al campo de la construcción. Lo recomiendo

By abimbola a

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Apr 11, 2023

Good delivery of courses by seasoned professionals, enhanced learning / refresher for practicing project managers.

By Noman L

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Oct 31, 2019

Its a best course which i learned. I,m very thankfull tofor this informative course and its helpfull for my career.

By Maria C R

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Jul 31, 2019

Great course topics and material, dynamic and interesting to follow. Can´t wait to apply everything I have learned.

By B. A

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Sep 9, 2023

Really good course. Very informative. Lectures were really good as well and I can honestly say, I've learned alot.

By Michaela V

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Mar 26, 2023

This was a very informative course and the course material was exceptional. looking forward to doing more courses.

By RejiSebastian

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Oct 29, 2020

Great course for Beginners, recommend this course if you are planning to pursue a career in Construction industry.

By Ellen G

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Jul 14, 2020

The modules are very informative. As a newbie in Construction Industry, I learned a lot thru this online training.

By Akmal A B

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Oct 18, 2021

The instructor convey the material clearly and also patnerships with other people make this course more exciting

By Adrian N

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Jul 2, 2020

It was a excellent course. Have a great professional and i am glad to be part of this. I recomend it all the time

By Ravikumar S

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Jun 30, 2020

Excellent course ... I have learned most important and construction effective material for become a good leader/C

By venkatesh b

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Apr 16, 2020

Learnt more than I expected. Really Good course.

THANKS TO COURSERA AND COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY FOR THIS OPPURTUNITY

By Jeffrey A S R

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Feb 10, 2019

Very interesting about the information you can find and discover into this course.

I am satisfy with the teaching.

By Francis D

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Jul 9, 2023

Excellent course on Construction Project Management. Love the details on lean and BIM sections. Great course!

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May 1, 2020

easy point to point explanation just loved some one had thoughts for the civil engineering on part time learning