This course is part of the Construction Management Specialization

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Construction Management SpecializationColumbia University

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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

Learner Career Outcomes

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started a new career after completing these courses

36%

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Course 1 of 5 in the

Construction Management Specialization

Beginner Level

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

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

What you will learn

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

Skills you will gain

Project Management
Construction Management
Work Breakdown Structure
Project Planning

Learner Career Outcomes

33%

started a new career after completing these courses

36%

got a tangible career benefit from this course

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 1 of 5 in the

Construction Management Specialization

Beginner Level

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

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

Instructor

Instructor rating

4.7/5 (1,424 Ratings)

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

123,430 Learners

5 Courses

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Columbia University

For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world. At the core of our wide range of academic inquiry is the commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries and service to society.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating95%(16,680 ratings)

Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Course Overview

Welcome to Construction Project Initiation and Planning. Meet your Instructor, Dr. Ibrahim Odeh, and learn what will be covered in the Construction Management Specialization and, more specifically, in this course, Construction Project Initiation and Planning, the first of the specialization series.

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 28 min), 2 readings

3 hours to complete

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.

3 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 109 min)

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 practice exercises

Self Check Quiz10m

Self Check Quiz6m

Quiz on Construction Industry Overview30m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

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 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 120 min)

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 practice exercises

Self Check Quiz4m

Self Check Quiz 2m

Self Check Quiz 8m

Self Check Quiz8m

Quiz on project delivery30m

2 hours to complete

Lean Project Delivery

Architect Sam Spada, discusses the Lean Project Delivery method and Lean Design Behaviors. Lean project delivery is a project management process that strips away unnecessary effort, time and cost in the planning, design and construction of capital projects to deliver what the Owner values.

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 64 min)

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Sustainability in the Construction Industry

Ryan Prime, Sustainability Director for Skanska USA, discusses Sustainable Development; development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Ryan will also review sustainability rating systems focusing specifically on the Envision Rating System.

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 64 min)

1 hour to complete

Environment, Health and Safety of Construction Processes

1 hour to complete

5 videos (Total 48 min)

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction

Dareen Salama of the STV Group introduces Building Information Management (BIM) and illustrates the uses of BIM during the Lifecycle of the Project.

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 114 min)

2 hours to complete

International View of Construction Projects

Bob Preto, Chairman and CEO of Strategic Program Management LLC, discusses international development and construction projects. The major challenge of international projects is risk; understanding risk, allocating risk and managing risk. In this module, you will learn to identify the types of risks found in international construction projects and learn a framework to use to understand risk.

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 69 min)

Week

Week 5

2 hours to complete

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 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 76 min)

6 hours to complete

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 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 100 min)

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 practice exercises

Self Check Quiz4m

Self Check Quiz2m

Self Check Quiz4m

Self Check Quiz 4m

Estimating Duration Work Problem30m

Quiz on Introduction to Project Planning30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

by DANov 13, 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.

by MRJul 8, 2018

Excellent! Guest speakers were clear and passionate about their fields. Professor Odeh was easy to follow. I think the instructions for the WBS and Job Logic Diagram could have been better.

by YSAug 30, 2020

A fantastic course, whether or not previous knowledge was there the course really pushes the student to understand the concepts in their own manner. Perfect addition to my skill set, Thank you.

by ASSep 2, 2020

A well compiled and structured course for beginners as well as seasoned professionals as it seamlessly takes the learner through the journey via modularity and concise conceptual learning paradigms.

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About the Construction Management Specialization

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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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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Construction Project Management

About this Course

Learner Career Outcomes

33%

36%

What you will learn

Skills you will gain

Learner Career Outcomes

33%

36%

Instructor

Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA

Offered by

Columbia University

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week 1

Course Overview

Construction Industry Overview

Week 2

Project Delivery

Lean Project Delivery

Week 3

Sustainability in the Construction Industry

Environment, Health and Safety of Construction Processes

Week 4

Building Information Modeling and Technology Trends in Construction

International View of Construction Projects

Week 5

Role of a Construction Manager

Introduction to Project Planning

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