# Construction Estimating (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

Learn the fundamentals of construction estimating at your own pace in this self-paced course focused on real-world estimating workflows. The course explores the purpose of estimating and helps you build the skills needed to produce clear, accurate, and professional cost estimates. You’ll work with quantity takeoffs, apply pricing based on measured quantities, and learn how to assemble well-organized estimate proposals used in construction bidding and project planning.

Students develop foundational estimating skills for both residential and commercial projects while learning to extract quantities and pricing from architectural and structural drawings. The course compares different estimate types, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates, and covers material, labor, equipment, and indirect project costs. You’ll also become familiar with common estimating tools and software, identify potential cost risks early, and adjust estimates to improve overall accuracy.

## What you'll learn

- Build core estimating skills for residential and commercial projects
- Pull quantities and pricing from architectural and structural drawings
- Compare estimate types, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates
- Calculate material, labor, equipment, and other project-related costs
- Become familiar with commonly used construction estimating tools and digital software
- Identify potential cost risks early and adjust estimates to improve accuracy

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $329