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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Construction Project Management by Columbia University

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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

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.

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.

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By Jonathan T V

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Apr 21, 2020

GOOD ONE FOR UNDERSTANDING BASIC CONCEPTS. A GOOD INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF CONSTRUTION MANAGMENT

By Deleted A

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Feb 11, 2020

This course gives you an understanding of how construction projects actually work.

Highly recommended

By Sinan J H

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Jan 20, 2019

It was one of the best courses I have ever attended although I thing some videos were a bit lengthy.

By Roman E

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May 16, 2017

I have got many interesting methods and ideas. Especially, in the sphere of lean project management.

By Imran H

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Jan 31, 2017

this is very good for those people who are under construction manangement.

please follow this course.

By Lulu F F

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May 30, 2022

Clear explanation, practical examples, and various speakers who are experts in each specialization.

By Ahmed M S

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May 15, 2020

Excellent! Highly recommend for construction Engineers who want to learn about project management .

By Chezrie T D

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Oct 25, 2019

The course is on point and exposes one to the modern trend and rudiments of construction management

By Dominika K

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Oct 20, 2018

The course was very informative and covered many topics. Thank you so much! I enjoyed the course.

By Muhammad S

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Jul 14, 2022

It was very interesting course and i have learnt a lot from it.

thank you Sir Ibrahim and coursera.

By Uchral C

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Sep 15, 2021

A lot of new insight and lectures were easy to listen to and follow along without losing interest.

By Reymond S

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Jul 14, 2021

I really like how this course goes especially the BIM part. I enjoyed a lot. Thank you Coursera!!

By Rehan K

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Apr 8, 2020

Excellent course and should be taken by entry to junior level project / construction professionals

By Nawaf I

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Sep 14, 2019

Very nice course giving good knowledge about construction and contracting in general, recommended.

By BHADANIYA P K

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Jul 30, 2019

This course is really improving the knowledge towards construction project and program management.

By María C S J

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May 13, 2018

Excelente curso, muy completo y es dictado por personas expertas en los diferentes temas tratados.

By Romain C

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Nov 25, 2017

It has been a pleasure doing this course which is cleared and full of examples easy to understand.

By Osama A

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Aug 19, 2017

Perfect for students and professionals both who want to pursue their career in construction field.

By Kofi K

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Dec 30, 2022

This an outstanding course created, but one would have to put in a hard work to earn a cetificate

By Ali A

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Jul 22, 2020

Wealthy and valuable course from experienced professionals in the field, I strongly recommend it.

By Jose F P A

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Apr 14, 2019

Muy buen curso, recomendado para tener un base solidad en la gestión de la construcción.

Lima-Perú

By Chance P R

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Jul 2, 2023

very recommendable. It has helped me understand the things I am taught in class at my university

By Rini K

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Jun 12, 2021

Very well structured course proved instrumental in clearly defining the concepts with instances.

By MUBASHSHIR H G

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Aug 11, 2020

Very nice course got much valuable information on construction management

Thank you coursera team

By David M

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Apr 11, 2020

Amazin course, it is a complete introduction to all the construction areas and new technologies.