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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

DC

Jul 20, 2020

I thought it was a great intro coming from my Architecture background and looking forward to the other classes. I did think the information was occasionally repetitive but overall it had a great flow.

DG

Feb 19, 2021

This was a great experience. It gave the confidence to tackle such issues as Duration of Activity Schedules and many more. Learned a lot and course content will forever be my guide on future projects.

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By Omar S

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Apr 17, 2021

Very useful for planner, cost estimator/control, procurement, contract engineers

By Naman S

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Jun 28, 2020

This will be to improve my skills to manage all thinks in the construction field.

By Eder C

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Jun 27, 2022

coming from a construction background most was a refresher for me but necessary.

By Lê T

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Jul 3, 2021

A very useful course to start you career path as a construction project manager.

By RODRIGO G O

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Apr 20, 2020

It is a great course to complement what I learned in my Civil Engineering major.

By ritik b

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Feb 9, 2019

Great experience!!! This course gives very valuable knowledge!!

Thankyou so much!

By MT20CTM010 R

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Jun 30, 2021

this course brings us to the technical valley relates to construction mangemnet

By Alalade J O

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Apr 6, 2020

The course has equipped me with additional knowledge of Construction Management

By Zishan S

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Aug 6, 2022

it was easily understandable the professors were very clear with their content

By Tohid Y

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Jul 18, 2021

It was a great opportunity. Thanks to Columbia university and their great team

By Antonio M

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May 9, 2021

Excellent content. I'm very impressed with the course and the course content.

By Tushar S

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Jul 19, 2020

Very informative course. All the tutors were amazing in clearing the concepts.

By Ana M

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Feb 3, 2018

I've really enjoyed this course. Very intructive and absolutely recommendable!

By Abhishek S

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Aug 14, 2017

Awesome learning experience!!!

Thanks Coursera!!!

Thanks Columbia University!!!

By Farhan J

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Aug 8, 2017

Exceptional Teaching by experts that improved my technical skills and concepts

By chemi o

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Jan 21, 2023

This course gave me a strong knowledge about capital infrastructure projects

By Ketaki A

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Nov 24, 2020

A great insight into the live practices of construction management functions!

By Nilay S

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Nov 6, 2020

excellent course curricular and thorough managed and well knowledge faculties

By Joaquin L R

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Sep 25, 2020

Amazing....the perfect words with the perfect time, with the perfect teachers

By Mohammed H

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Sep 8, 2020

thank you ibrahim and coursera also other teachers for your valuable lectures

By Akshit S

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Aug 8, 2020

All the speakers in this course explains all the topic in very well manner ..

By Sailee B

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Nov 13, 2017

Excellent course. Taught me a lot with great clarity and very well organized.

By Janke H

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Aug 14, 2017

This course gave me a good understanding on how construction management works

By Rk R

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Apr 23, 2024

this course helped me a lot learning things which are very useful for future

By basil m

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May 12, 2020

ITS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW THE BASIC OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT