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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Construction Scheduling by Columbia University

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About the Course

This course focuses on learning how to develop and manage a schedule. The first module provides an overview of the Construction Scheduling course. The second module introduces bar or Gantt charts and how they are used as scheduling tools. During the third module, learners will create activity precedence diagrams, also referred to as activity on node diagrams, which graphically represent the construction activities in a project and their relationships. The fourth module provides an overview of the types of construction activity relationships encountered in a construction project and how to represent them in an activity precedence diagram. Forward and backward pass calculations are covered in the fifth module, and during the sixth module, Professor Odeh discusses the importance of critical paths, including what it is and why it is important. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Discover key project scheduling techniques and procedures -Learn how to develop and manage a schedule, and understand scheduling tools such as bar charts, activity on arrow, and activity on nodes -Explore the multiple relationships that connect all the construction activities in our project from start to finish -Learn about creating a network diagram, defining the importance of the critical path in a project network, and defining project activities float -Understand the fundamentals of bar charts, precedence diagrams, activity on arrow, Program -Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), range estimating, linear project operations, and the line of balance (LOB)...

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Content was very good. It would be better if you can explain things a bit briefly since some video contents under some topics are too much long and it is hard to study.

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It is a fun learning experience. I learned a lot from this course. I learned new strategies and techniques that helped me enhance my skills. Thank you very much.

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By shanmuga r

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Dec 29, 2019

The Excercise problems were good.The instructor has put lot of efforts to develop and organize the course content.The technology applications were very informative.it could have been still more beneficial if we were given assignments to solve in that particular softwares in online platform.An option is needed to download the ppts.

By Tɑhɑ S

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Oct 31, 2023

The course and the content of the course was full of information and experiences that added a lot to me in the aspect related to project scheduling, specifically the use of programs that help in scheduling and analyzing projects. Really it was a great course, Thanks a lot.

By Faisal W K

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Nov 12, 2020

Its really great to learn basics of scheduling. All the lectures were informative. Specially Scheduling lectures from Dr. Ibrahim and my favourite is Miss Dareen Salama, she always introduces innovative new technologies which is the future of Planning and Scheduling

By Canada E M

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Aug 14, 2022

Great Course. I had some problems in the module "Linear Construction and Line of Balance" dealing with all the formulas and calculations. Maybe, a supporting printed material could be available as an option for the learners.

By Kayeye M J

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May 11, 2021

I am so thankful that I was able first to find this course here and it has help me to improve my knowledge on project scheduling and what type of modernist or method is beneficial for construction project management

By Ilyas N

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Dec 19, 2023

The videos in the course were of such low quality that the screen was hardly visible most of the time. It is imperative that those parts are updated. Despite this, the course is informative and enjoyable overall.

By kumar s k

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Sep 23, 2020

It would be more helpful if we get explained about the schedule of a Real-world project or any the industry experts worked on from start to end.

Everything is good but the primavera modules are little clumsy.

By cks.pll@gmail.com

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Nov 26, 2016

The course is very helful in understanding the various concept of scheduling. The course material gives to the poibt views and examples to understand tbe concept and very nicely delivered.

By usman s

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Jun 15, 2020

Great course to understand the terminology of Scheduling and getting a basic sense. It is also a great course if you want to review your scheduling knowledge to understand how it works.

By Jason K

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Oct 5, 2020

i would have liked more hands on instruction with the scheduling programs. we can purchase these but if you make a mistake, no one is there to grade or help.

By Orlando J P P

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Oct 28, 2018

Overall a good course. An improvement could be a capstone component to this specific course to showcase the material learned across the full duration.

By Vivek P

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Jun 19, 2020

I find this course very interesting and I have learn alot form this . I like the vidoes as they explained the theoretical concepts with examples

By Jatin M

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Nov 22, 2016

Very briefly covered and clearly explained, but in my opinion it needs to add more on Risk assessment and management, and baseline scheduling.

By Joseph W K

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Nov 5, 2020

Good course. Some speakers could have used better real life examples to illustrate their concepts but overall very interesting

By Gerry J

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Apr 29, 2021

There are some technical difficulties that need to be worked out when completing the pop up questions.

Great course overall.

By Akshay K

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Sep 26, 2024

This is best course for construction projects management. It enhanced the working behaviour for work portfolio. Thanks

By Patsy L

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Oct 17, 2018

Love the first part of the course as there were lots of exercises. The second part of the course is more theoretical.

By Amar M

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Oct 23, 2021

Week 5 wasn't that productive in terms of keeping me on with activities like other weeks. Overall great course!

By Tamir G

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Jan 20, 2020

From the entire coarse I learned systematic basic knowledge about "what I should know about scheduling''.

By Juan P C

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Oct 16, 2017

Great introductory course for non civil engineers or architects that want to get involved in the industry

By Donavan E

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Oct 10, 2019

I feel that the softewares used in this industry was not presented properly. the visual aids were poor

By Ram j

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May 16, 2020

Informative. I would recommend taking the course to understand the basics of construction scheduling.

By Erich S

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Jul 20, 2020

I like the calculations. The Lean guy, Sam Spata covers too much too fast during his lectures.

By Kalamba B

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Jul 3, 2020

like this course, but much deeper learning would be more welcome on certain topics. thank you

By Elodie T

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May 3, 2020

Complete courses, but pity that some of the projection like software modules are bad quality.