# Construction Bidding Course Online (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview This course gives you a real look at what construction bidding is actually like from the estimator's seat. It moves past simple takeoffs and into the strategic thinking that separates estimators who consistently win work from those who just crunch numbers. Over six lessons, you'll work through the full bid lifecycle, starting with how firms decide which projects are worth chasing, then moving into building a solid subcontractor pool, leveling bids to make fair comparisons, and finally pricing the job with the right mix of general conditions, fees, and contingency. You'll also get a feel for how general contractors weigh risk, competition, backlog, and client behavior when deciding how aggressively to price a project. Each lesson pairs core concepts with hands-on exercises built around the kinds of situations estimators face every day, and the course wraps up with a bid day simulation and final exam. You'll practice pulling together complete, competitive bids while handling last-minute changes, scope gaps, and missing information, all without cutting corners on ethics. By the time you finish, you should walk away with both the practical skills and the strategic instincts you need to help your team win work in a tough bidding environment. ## What you'll learn - Get a clear picture of the estimator's full role and how bidding fits into the overall project lifecycle - Size up projects for pursuit using go/no-go criteria, contract structure, competition, and backlog - Build a qualified subcontractor bid list and gather complete, competitive coverage across trades - Level subcontractor bids by normalizing scope, spotting gaps, and backing up your final selections - Price a complete bid by folding in general conditions, fee structure, and risk-based contingency - Work through bid day pressures to submit a competitive, ethical, and complete final bid ## Pricing **Tuition:** $579