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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 edet v

Jan 3, 2023

This has been a worthwhile experience for me as a construction manager, thank you coursera for this.opportunity

By Mahesh D K

May 18, 2020

i am happy to complete the course, its very easy to achieved construction related courses from .Thanks coursera

By Fakher I

Aug 31, 2023

some lecture was very useful and intrested but mostyl need to be improved for create intresting and desirable.

By John W

Mar 23, 2021

Provided a really great review of Construction Project management, and some tools that can be used on the job.

By It's “

Feb 5, 2017

Great content, well organized. I like the lecture with the visuals and the slides to review after the lecture.

By Bharat C

Sep 9, 2019

Its a excellent course to know the basic of construction management especially CM vocabulary and techniques

By Muhammad N

Dec 14, 2016

Very informative and very useful course. Full of knowledge packed. Thank You so much to all the teachers.

By Leonardo B F

Dec 12, 2020

I thought this was a big introductory course. Hope the next ones in the specialization go more in depth.

By Ryan F

Nov 21, 2019

Excellent overview and introductory to the Role and Responsibilities of the modern Construction Manager!

By Kyle G

Jul 24, 2017

This course was very helpful and I got a great perspective on many topics in the construction industry.

By Kastur C

Apr 5, 2017

Great introductory course on Construction management. I liked the module on technology trends the most.

By Mitch F

Sep 30, 2020

I really enjoyed the learning format. I wish there was some live discussion amongst the class though.

By Ádám M

Jan 5, 2018

Very informative and useful course but more assignments and excercises would be needed for practice.

By Jonathan K

May 22, 2020

Would be nice if there were actual written materials or suggested reading to go with each chapter.

By Arun K

Apr 17, 2020

its good and informative and before MBA this is just a demo type, everybody should surely try this

By Miguel Á C L

Jan 11, 2021

Curso muy interesante donde se ven muchos temas fundamentales de la construcción de forma amplia

By ERHAHON E

Oct 21, 2016

This is so wonderful but i wish i would receive the printed copy of the certificate by post too.

By Travis H

Sep 7, 2023

Really great content to learn. Must be self-driven. I would prefer a bit more live interaction.

By Deleted A

Mar 22, 2022

Some details seemed to be too granular, while overall the coursework was good and informative.

By Moein A

Jul 18, 2021

I found some of modules so obscure and unclear and this is the reason I low of from the grade

By Hayden L

Nov 11, 2020

The course was listed as entry level and it is. I would like more exercises and less videos.

By Suresh C M

May 28, 2020

This is use full course lot of new things know it will be very use full to my future project.

By Lyu W

Feb 12, 2022

The course has a lot of knowledge points, but it is rather boring during the learning time.

By Mitchell S

Apr 5, 2018

Great introduction course. Some sections dragged on a while, but overall great experience.

By Eric H

Mar 7, 2024

I love the content in this subject could go more in depth with practice problems to work