# Intro to Construction Estimating Course (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

This self-paced course introduces the fundamentals of construction estimating, providing a clear overview of how estimates are structured, developed, and calculated. Led by a professional construction estimator, the course builds practical skills in quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, and using industry-standard tools to prepare reliable cost estimates.

You’ll learn how to interpret construction drawings and translate them into accurate quantity takeoffs, analyze and build detailed cost estimates, and apply pricing techniques for materials, labor, and related expenses. The course also emphasizes precision and attention to detail, helping you evaluate estimates thoroughly to ensure accuracy and completeness.

## What you'll learn

- Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between the construction drawings and a quantity-takeoff cost estimate
- Analyze the components of a construction cost estimate and learn how a quantity-takeoff cost estimate is created
- Master an understanding of quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, and pricing estimated quantities
- Recognize the need for thoroughness and attention to detail when preparing construction cost estimates

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $329