Este curso forma parte de Programa especializado: Gestión de obras

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Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA

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Programa especializado: Gestión de obrasUniversidad de Columbia

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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

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Programa especializado: Gestión de obras

Nivel principiante

There is no prior knowledge that is needed to take this course.

Aprox. 27 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

¿Podría tu empresa beneficiarse de la capacitación de los empleados en las habilidades más demandadas?

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Qué aprenderás

The fundamentals of construction management from construction industry, the role of project manager, contract types, and project delivery methods
How to delivery lean project and maintina sustainability
Explore technology trends and project planning

Habilidades que obtendrás

Project Management
Construction Management
Work Breakdown Structure
Project Planning

Fechas límite flexibles

Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.

Certificado para compartir

Obtén un certificado al finalizar

100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Curso 1 de 5 en

Programa especializado: Gestión de obras

Nivel principiante

There is no prior knowledge that is needed to take this course.

Aprox. 27 horas para completar

Inglés (English)

¿Podría tu empresa beneficiarse de la capacitación de los empleados en las habilidades más demandadas?

Prueba Coursera para negocios

Instructor

Calificación del instructor

4,7/5 (1505 calificaciones)

Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA

Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University

Director of Research and Founder, Global Leaders in Construction Management

134.047 alumnos

5 cursos

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Universidad de Columbia

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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso

Calificación del contenido95%(18,413 calificaciones)

Semana

Semana 1

1 hora para completar

Course Overview

1 hora para completar

2 videos (Total 28 minutos), 2 lecturas

4 horas para completar

Construction Industry Overview

Gregory Sauter, President of Crossroads Advisory and Founder of Smart City Works Infrastructure Actuator, introduces the Engineering and Construction Industry. Christopher Toomey, Senior Vice President of AECOM Global Programs, compares Program Management (PgM), Project Management (PM), and Construction Management (CM). The module ends with Professor Odeh distinguishing between construction and manufacturing processes.

4 horas para completar

12 videos (Total 109 minutos)

12 videos

Introduction to the Engineering and Construction Industry9m

Construction Projects and Industry Characteristics10m

Challenges and Opportunities in the Construction Industry9m

Program Project and Construction Management Introduction7m

Construction Management and Project Management8m

Program Management and Summary12m

Construction vs Manufacturing Industry Basics5m

Compare and Contrast the Construction and Manufacturing Industries7m

The Future of the Construction Industry9m

Introduction to the EAC Life Cycle8m

The Cost of Change in the EAC Lifecycle3m

Key EAC Lifecycle Questions14m

5 ejercicios de práctica

Self Check Quiz10m

Self Check Quiz6m

Quiz on Construction Industry Overview30m

Semana

Semana 2

3 horas para completar

Project Delivery

Professor Odeh introduces the fundamentals of the Project Development Cycle. Phillip White, a lawyer with the international firm Dentons, provides insight into Contract Types. William J. McConnell, CEO of the Vertex Companies, reviews the basics of surety bonding and Tim McManus, Vice President of Capital Projects and Infrastructure Projects at McKinsey and Company, discusses Project Delivery Methods and Surety Bonds.

3 horas para completar

11 videos (Total 120 minutos)

11 videos

Project Development Cycle Part 19m

Project Development Cycle Part 212m

Contract Types15m

Project Delivery Methods9m

Contracting Strategy Assessment5m

CM at Risk and CM as Agency8m

Alliance Contracting and Public Private Partnerships8m

Types of Surety Bonds13m

Purchasing a Surety Bond10m

Terminating a Surety Bond7m

Surety Loss Data18m

5 ejercicios de práctica

Self Check Quiz4m

Self Check Quiz 2m

Self Check Quiz 8m

Self Check Quiz8m

Quiz on project delivery30m

2 horas para completar

Lean Project Delivery

2 horas para completar

3 videos (Total 64 minutos)

Semana

Semana 3

2 horas para completar

Sustainability in the Construction Industry

2 horas para completar

5 videos (Total 64 minutos)

2 horas para completar

Environment, Health and Safety of Construction Processes

2 horas para completar

5 videos (Total 48 minutos)

Semana

Semana 4

3 horas para completar

Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction

3 horas para completar

5 videos (Total 114 minutos)

2 horas para completar

International View of Construction Projects

2 horas para completar

4 videos (Total 69 minutos)

Semana

Semana 5

2 horas para completar

Role of a Construction Manager

Gus Maimis, Senior Vice President STV Construction, discusses the critical characteristics of a project manager and the most important aspects of being an effective project manager. You will learn how to build a project organizational chart and the understand the most common roles in a construction project. Gus provides insight into various methods of contracting a project manager may encounter when managing a project. The module ends with a review of the potential risks, from the project manager perspective, associated with a project.

2 horas para completar

7 videos (Total 76 minutos)

6 horas para completar

Introduction to Project Planning

Professor Odeh discusses the importance of project planning and scheduling. Planning provides a way to develop a framework for project execution, monitoring, and control. You will learn about and develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a project.

6 horas para completar

9 videos (Total 100 minutos)

9 videos

Project Planning and Scheduling9m

The Project Planning Process12m

Work Breakdown Structure15m

Standard and Project Coding Part 110m

Project Coding Part 27m

Estimating Activity Duration Part 19m

Estimating Activity Duration Part 29m

Determining Job Logic9m

Activity Relationships15m

6 ejercicios de práctica

Self Check Quiz4m

Self Check Quiz2m

Self Check Quiz4m

Self Check Quiz 4m

Estimating Duration Work Problem30m

Quiz on Introduction to Project Planning30m

Reseñas

4.8

1361 reseña

5 stars
81,54 %
4 stars
15,97 %
3 stars
1,64 %
2 stars
0,46 %
1 star
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Principales reseñas sobre GESTIÓN DE PROYECTOS DE CONSTRUCCIÓN

por IS30 de oct. de 2016

Gives you a good overview of Construction Management. Good selection of instructors and they know what they are talking about. Organizes course material in a very defined and systematic way.

por MN23 de jun. de 2020

I really enjoyed this course, as a beginner in the constriction management field, it has everything you need to get u up and running, i'm looking forward to the next course in the specialization

por DG19 de feb. de 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.

por DA13 de nov. de 2016

As I'm not a Construction Manager or Project Manager, I'm an owner for my first housing project. I've found the course to be just what I needed covering the basics ang slowly getting more in depth.

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Acerca de Programa especializado: Gestión de obras

The Construction Management specialization is curated for professionals in the construction and civil engineering industry looking to advance their careers. Through this specialization, students will gain comprehensive industry knowledge along with the latest trends and development within the industry. This 5-course specialization will cover the major facets of construction management including project initiation and planning, scheduling techniques and procedures, cost estimating and control, and construction project financials. After students complete this specialization, they will have gained significant skills and tools to stay relevant and ahead of the curve in the world of construction management.

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