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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

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 Asia E

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Aug 21, 2017

Very well structured course on Construction Project Management. I enjoyed learning this course.

By Ricardo V

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Nov 23, 2023

This course is amazing, I learned a lot. This exactly what Construction Project Management is.

By Paulin A

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Jul 17, 2022

Very ressourcefull and relevant for people who want to perform in Construction management area

By Pastor M W

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May 11, 2022

its very hard it work my butt off but I've learn so much from taking this it's simple awesome

By Pedram A

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May 3, 2021

one of the best courses that I have ever attended because of its practical topics that covers.

By Joffrey I V F

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Aug 18, 2020

Amplia red de conocimientos a partir de conceptos vistos durante todo el proceso de formación.

By Austin T

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Aug 2, 2023

Great course content, engaging instructors made for great variety in the learning experience.

By Keerththana K

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Sep 1, 2021

Very useful introductory course for construction project management. Very descriptive videos.

By Diogo L R d S

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May 20, 2021

This is a rigorous course that gave me a solid foundation on construction project management.

By Thatayaone N

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Dec 16, 2020

very informative and touching on the most important and practical areas of project management

By Bulgan

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Mar 11, 2020

Crucial course basement of construction project management specialization. Thank you so much.

By Ledi M R

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May 27, 2017

Very practical and helpful with a lot of experienced speakers from the construction industry.

By RAKESH B

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May 3, 2021

The course is very useful for Construction Manager. Thanks, Columbia Univerity and Coursera.

By Rishabh S

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Sep 12, 2020

An excellent overview of the subject. Lays solid groundwork for more advanced understanding.

By Yugender E

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Mar 11, 2020

Great course.I Just learned so many new concepts.Thank's to all the lecture whoever teached.

By Osama S

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Sep 25, 2019

Thanks everyone for your awesome efforts, It was really great time to learn from all of you.

By PINGILI R S R

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Dec 21, 2022

I have learned very much regarding work breakdown structure, team management in the project

By Amy C C

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Sep 20, 2021

All the instructors were excellent. Basics covered, which was just what I was looking for.

By Medethon S J

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May 15, 2020

It is such a wonderful course. Filled with experiences shared from different professionals.

By PRAMOD U

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Nov 17, 2017

Very well mounted. The two 'dirty-your hands' exercises, in the end, were very well placed.

By Bogar V

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Sep 17, 2021

MUY BUENOS TEMAS, Además DE QUE EN CADA UNO DE ELLOS SE EXPLICA PERFECTAMENTE EL CONTENIDO

By Claudio D J R

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Jul 24, 2021

A very interesting and proactive course on what it would mean to be a construction manager

By Soltan S

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Feb 5, 2021

This is a good start for beginning to drill into Project Management in Construction field.

By Chinthaka A

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Jan 1, 2019

Great course, all the areas are covered by the experts in the field and very resourceful..

By Abdulrahman A

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Apr 27, 2023

Perfect course for people wanna a solid introduction in construction project management.