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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...

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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 Mark J

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Dec 15, 2017

The Construction Project Management course was very well put together and informative.

There is a lot of information that covers a broad spectrum of Project Management.

How Coursera handles their web site and peer reviews leaves a lot to be desired. Very difficult to maneuver through the class reviews and forums etc.

By Kamar M

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Jul 30, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed studying for this course. Though the norms and laws referred to those carried out in the United States, the general content is relevant to Construction Project Management in any country. The tutors were clear in their delivery and examples, and the quizzes reinforced what was already taught.

By Martyna B

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May 1, 2017

It is so far the most demanding of Coursera courses I have done, but very worthwhile; the breadth of knowledge is immense. Only one or two changes could be made to make it more palatable - one half module is very US-centric, and the last week is very full in coursework, which makes it extremely hard to complete.

By Dinesh M T

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May 8, 2020

Good morning !!!

Overall it was an excellent experience to attend, review, participate in examination & getting the satisfactory grades from Coursera.Org.

I am very glad to complete this online course & receiving the course completion certificate.

Thank you very much & best wishes to Coursera.Org.

Thank you !!!

By Rich L

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Oct 17, 2021

Foremost thank you all for sharing your knowledge. Considering where i came from, this course has help me to improve my knowledge in this industry and is an eye opener to me especially in the area of new technologies and usng coding for construction work and materils. Appreciate it very much. Thanks again

By ESONU E

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Jul 14, 2020

I have no regret applying for this course via the coursera scholarship, I got the scholarship and the construction project management was a major eye opener in the construction industry. i gained skill in project planning and scheduling, construction management and project management...Thank you @coursera

By Daniel Q

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Jan 8, 2021

The content of the course is very complete, well delivered by qualified instructors and it could be easily understood. Recommended for professionals wanting to start their journey as a Construction Manager or for other professionals just looking for a comprehensive course about the construction industry.

By Mujtaba A

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Feb 4, 2019

I have learnt Project Management in My University Education. But After attending this course, I feel a big change in myself. Course content is Excellent and Teaching method is best. I recommend this course to all Project Management Learners. I also want to Thank this Platform Coursera for their effort .

By Shyaka A

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Apr 29, 2020

This is a very interesting course that I can advice every young civil engineer to take, it facilitate you to have an insight on the main technical skills of a project manager and what is very interesting is you can study this on your personal schedule. Thank you so much coursera and Columbia University

By LAURA S P

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May 16, 2023

Un curso my bueno para entender las bases del Project Management enfocado a la construcción. Es importante tener en cuenta que varios módulos se enfocan en normativa de los Estados Unidos que no se aplica para los demás países, sin embargo existen similitudes por lo que uno puede aprovecharlo bastante.

By Julio O

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Jul 7, 2020

It is a remarkable course, taught by excellent professionals in a comprehensive and interesting delivery.

I like the fact that there were several specialists in all the different topic areas and that the lectures and videos are succinct and interesting.

Thank you to the University and everyone involved.

By Victor E

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Jan 15, 2018

An excellent intro and overview of construction project management. My goal was to find a disciplined and rigorous avenue to help me decide if this was a viable professional path for me to pursue. Professor Odeh and the entire faculty of practicing and experienced professionals delivered big time.

By Ahmed T

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Aug 27, 2022

I'm really surprised!

The course is not only like I expected, it has already gone further, super useful info is presented by super professional experts, I enjoyed every single moment of the course.

Lastly, special thanks to Prof. Ibrahim Odeh for such an amazing, simple, and detailed explanation.

By Suyog P

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May 5, 2018

This course is definitely a wonderful resource for learning, reviewing, and discussing academia. It comes bundled with multiple different resources and a Forum where classmates can ask one another for clarification of points discussed in the video and create study groups to review and learn.

By Jon N

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Aug 9, 2024

Great Course - I learned a lot! Professor Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA, is a great teacher! His knowledge, experience and expertise, presented in such a down-to-earth manner, is invaluable. His presentation manner is a breath of fresh air in this field! LOL I have really enjoyed this course.

By Matthew M

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Aug 6, 2018

I enjoyed the course. Not only the parts about construction management principles, but the guest speakers had some interesting backgrounds and gave some perspective on tangential topics like lean processes and sustainability in construction, so I got some other areas to study as a bonus.

By Carolyn M

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Apr 14, 2021

I studied Economics in Undergrad and I think that was a valuable scope through which to understand this course. I really enjoyed the productivity and efficiency aspects of the course. I learned a lot, yet it wasn't so out of my wheelhouse, that it was overwhelming. It was well balanced.

By Samuel K

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Nov 3, 2020

I learnt a lot of skills that relate to construction management and thus it will help me apply these skills to my day to day practice as a construction manager. Thanks to the university of Columbia and all the tutors who took us through the different modules. I will be forever grateful.

By Oluwole O

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Sep 8, 2021

Thorough course work, yet explanatory enough for one to grasp the many concepts treated.

With the little expertise gathered from course, I must humbly say; It was worth the while.

With so much gained only in the first in the series, I look forward to completing the whole specialization.

By Sheree T

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Aug 10, 2023

This course is quite beneficial to anyone looking to get into construction, project or program management and those already working in any of these areas and looking to sharpen their knowledge and skill set. This was quite an informative course and the material was very well conveyed.

By Giancarlo F

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Apr 30, 2020

Es una especializacion bastante interesante, tiene muchos componentes de la construccion en USA que pasan por desapercibidos y que estan trending hoy en dia. Lo recomiendo para profesionalizarce en el area y para poder tener un mejor manejo en las responsabilidades de Manejo de obras.

By alessandro g

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Apr 13, 2020

As an introductoury course it's very valuable to get a glimpse all around the CM issues. To deepen knowledges other courses in the same specialization are strickly recommended. It's very recommended a preliminary knowledge about basical issues in Project Management (PMI or similar).

By MAHMOUD A A A N

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Feb 9, 2018

It was hard on me to understand every word but also it was from my appreciation to join and take the advantage this important and excellent course that have the overview of the construction project management from A to Z, I hope to every learner to take the knowledge of this course.

By Artavazd M

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Jun 22, 2020

This course has given me significant insights into technologies and methodologies used in construction industry. As a builder I definitely increased my qualifications and will keep learning as much as I can. Thank you to all speakers who put time and effort into preparing lectures.

By huss k

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Jul 10, 2019

It is an amazing course which helps professionals mostly working in construction industry and in project area as well. the Instructor are capable of expressing what they have observed on the actual working area so it is more of practical and helps much to implement on the ground.