Construction Estimator

Estimating plays a crucial role in ensuring a construction project is successful, influencing bidding, budgeting, planning, and procurement decisions. This construction estimator course helps you develop estimating skills from the ground up through structured training and hands-on projects. You will work through lessons to interpret construction information, perform quantity takeoffs, understand the different types of estimates, and organize project cost data that mimics a real estimating...

9 Months / 130 Course Hrs

Open Enrollment

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CSU Channel Islands

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Learning method

Instructor-led

$3,195USD

Self-paced. Study on your own schedule

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES7088

What you will learn

Apply construction estimating principles to residential and commercial projects
Learn the different types of estimates: conceptual, preliminary, and detailed
Perform quantity takeoffs from architectural and structural drawings
Evaluate construction materials, assemblies, and systems used in residential & commercial builds
Perform digital quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu's measurement and markup tools
Use Togal.AI to accelerate takeoffs with AI-powered quantity estimation
Produce professional cost estimate proposals and bid documentation

How you will benefit

Learn practical estimating skills using digital tools and AI workflows
Practice the kind of estimating and preconstruction tasks used on real projects
Develop skills that work across estimating and project coordination roles
Earn industry-recognized certifications, including the Bluebeam Certified Professional exam
Build an optional portfolio project that demonstrates your experience with takeoffs, material review, pricing and cost organization

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
9 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
130 course hours

Outline

Intro to Construction Estimating
Construction Materials
Construction Estimating with Bluebeam
Construction Estimating with Togal.AI
Capstone Project (Optional)

Instructors & Support

VDCI

This course is designed to be self-paced and does not involve any live classes. Instead, students will have access to various self-learning resources, including video materials, practice projects, e-books, and other materials available within the course modules. Although there is no direct interaction with an instructor, students can seek help from an industry expert by submitting questions via email.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to complete this course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
Display: 1024 × 768 minimum; OpenGL 3.0+ compatible graphics/display driver required
Processor: 1 GHz or equivalent minimum; Intel i3+ for tablets; ARM processors not supported
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 5 GB available disk space

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

FAQ

According to Salary.com, the average annual salary for a construction estimator is $89,504. Actual salaries can vary based on experience, location, employer, project type, and other factors.

A construction estimator is a professional who calculates the anticipated costs of a construction project. They review project plans and specifications and estimate expenses such as materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services. Construction estimators may also prepare cost estimates, evaluate bids, and help project teams develop budgets and make informed financial decisions before and during construction.

Yes. This course prepares you for the Bluebeam Certified Professional exam. A voucher to take the exam is provided with the course.

After you register, you will receive 9 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

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Construction Estimator

CSU Channel Islands