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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 mary D

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Feb 26, 2017

This is a very educative and interesting session. My knowledge about construction management has improved.

By Guillermo G

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Apr 13, 2022

It has been very helpfull, I have been able to actually understand what is the roll of a project manager

By Syeda h z

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Jan 14, 2021

the overall experience was quite fascinating. The time limit and the course content was quite reasonable.

By Thiago H M

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Aug 23, 2020

Great course! Brings a vast amount of knowledge throughout several essential topics to a Project Manager.

By Oyewole O

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Jul 16, 2020

A well packaged course for learning of the adaptation of project management to the construction industry.

By Rachel S

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Jun 21, 2020

Informative even for an Architect / Contract Administrator, good to learn the other side of construction.

By Joseph S

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May 13, 2020

Very Nice overview of Construction Management. The instructors were easily understood and knowledgable.

By gyanendra k

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Jul 12, 2017

It is very much oriented with the practical as well as advanced concepts based. It was very informative.

By Rizka M

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Mar 8, 2021

it is really helpful for my career advancement. Thank you so much Mr. Ibrahim Odeh and other professors

By Adrianti V

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Nov 7, 2020

It was really fun to know all about construction management as a whole knowledge, including the trends!

By DANIEL C

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Feb 7, 2023

Excellent foundational overview. Top notch industry presenters with in depth knowledge and experience.

By Wasay M

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Jan 18, 2023

Highly recommended for individual who want to deep dive into foundations of Construction Project mgmt.

By Aneri P

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Jun 20, 2021

I really want to thank you coursera platform and coloumbia university as well as this course professor

By Sandra I T

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Nov 4, 2018

I'm very interest in learning CPM and the new technologies who comes in the field. good update course.

By Aldo T

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Feb 17, 2022

8 years ago I took a diploma course in CPM, I wanted to update myself and I really liked this course.

By GPhi

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Nov 9, 2021

Comprehensive course for sure. Challenging and has all the details I needed as a refresher. Thanks!

By Jahnavi M

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Aug 20, 2020

All necessary information is provided and few of the guest lectures were amazing and very informative

By Alexa A N

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Sep 5, 2018

The course was very informative and I learned a lot of concepts that I can apply to my everyday work.

By jainender s

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Oct 24, 2021

very interesting and perfectly planned on real scenarios , profound and highly experienced faculties

By Ali H

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Nov 12, 2020

I have learned a lot of new things in this course, just like bonds, planning and sustainability ect.

By Jonathan T V

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Apr 21, 2020

GOOD ONE FOR UNDERSTANDING BASIC CONCEPTS. A GOOD INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF CONSTRUTION MANAGMENT

By Deleted A

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Feb 11, 2020

This course gives you an understanding of how construction projects actually work.

Highly recommended

By Sinan J H

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Jan 19, 2019

It was one of the best courses I have ever attended although I thing some videos were a bit lengthy.

By Roman E

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May 16, 2017

I have got many interesting methods and ideas. Especially, in the sphere of lean project management.

By Imran H

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Jan 31, 2017

this is very good for those people who are under construction manangement.

please follow this course.