Construction Management

Construction Project Management and Planning

Develop and understand the foundations of project planning and scheduling techniques

About This Specialization

Construction Management is the planning, coordinating, and building of a project from conception to completion. This specialization is intended for Construction industry professionals, engineers, and architects looking to advance their careers. Students interested in learning about construction project management would also benefit from this specialization.

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4 courses

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Projects Overview

Real-world projects will be included in each course of the specialization to enforce the skills being taught. The projects will build on information you have learned in the courses and allow you to add your own research. Projects will be peer-reviewed by your classmates, in turn you will peer-review the work of others. Instructions on how to conduct peer-reviews will be included in the course. Upon completing the series, you will be able create a work-breakdown structure, build a project schedule, work on a project plan, create a project budget, identify risk and who is responsible for those risks.

Courses

Beginner Specialization.: No prior experience required.

COURSE 1
Construction Project Management
Upcoming session: Oct 23
Commitment
This course is rigorous and learners are expected to dedicate 5 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week.
Subtitles
English
About the Course
Construction Project Management introduces you to Project Initiation and Planning. Industry experts join Columbia University professor, Ibrahim Odeh, to give an overview of the construction industry. Professor Odeh teaches the fundamentals of the
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COURSE 2
Construction Scheduling
Current session: Oct 16
Commitment
This course is rigorous and learners are expected to dedicate 5 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week.
Subtitles
English
About the Course
Learners will discover the key project scheduling techniques and procedures including; how to create a network diagram, how to define the importance of the critical path in a project network, and defining project activities float. Also covered
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COURSE 3
Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
Current session: Oct 16
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course introduces the types of cost estimation from the conceptual design phase through the more detailed design phase of a construction project. In addition, the course highlights the importance of controlling costs and how to monitor proj
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COURSE 4
Construction Finance
Upcoming session: Oct 23
Subtitles
English
About the Course
The final course of the specialization expands the knowledge of a construction project manager to include an understanding of economics and the mathematics of money, an essential component of every construction project. Topics covered include
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Creators

Columbia University's Construction Engineering and Management Program prepares students to effectively deliver and manage the capital facilities and infrastructure that are critical to worldwide productivity.
For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries and service to society.

Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University

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