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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

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Rating 4.7 based on 492 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort This course is rigorous and learners are expected to dedicate 8 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week.
Starts Jun 26 (44 weeks ago)
Cost $79
From Columbia University via Coursera
Instructor Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
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Language English
Subjects Business
Tags Business Business Strategy Leadership And Management

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The reason I took to this course was to get a better, high-level understanding of construction project management and planning, however, the Job Logic assignment expected that I would know what all is involved in the technical workings in construction (i.e.

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Covered all key aspects of construction project management.

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highly recommend

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I highly recommended take it even though you have got any experience or you are getting into the industry.

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Perfect Course, many of the essential topics in construction industry have been addressed, I wish that you can touch more on the the integration between Lean, BIM and Project Delivery methods, in which more discussion about the challenges and solutions Its a excellent course to know the basic of construction management especially CM vocabulary and techniques Great course very informative Great course highly recommendedI am an innovation consulting, helping construction companies to drive digital innovation by leveraging trendy technologies.

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I am strongly recommend this course, actually the topic in each module is excellent, professionals can learns the difference between type of contracts, and also the roll than each professional has in the project.

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ibrahim odeh

I am really thankful for all the great teachers, professionals, executives and particularly to Mr Ibrahim Odeh for that wonderful knowledge transfer.

Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA is a boss!

Dr. Ibrahim Odeh, was capable to put a five weeks course that surpass many other courses of one year lenght, the mix of theory and quizes based on real experience of top notch professionals of the construction field was great!

At the end Thanks to my Instructor Ibrahim Odeh and all of the supporting members.

Will be taking the second course in two weeks time This is an amazing course professor Ibrahim Odeh placed a lot of effort in this material .

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so much

i learn from this course , I need to thanks all of the professors thank you so much Great course to learn the fundamentals of construction management!

Thank you so much coursera and its team for supporting me.

Typically if you are working in the industry, you only see the one side of the story, with this style of learning you are able to capture so much more.

Thank you so much for the opportunity of learning and improving myself.

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my career

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I feel like I'm getting a handle on the fundamentals of construction project management which will give me a leg up in my career as an APM.

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columbia university

!Thanks Columbia University!!!

can't wait to the next course from columbia university It is so far the most demanding of Coursera courses I have done, but very worthwhile; the breadth of knowledge is immense.

I wanted to thank to all the Coursera team and all the Columbia University professors that make this course possible.

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Thank you very much Columbia University.

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Gives a really good insight into real world scenario and ho to become a good manager both to the company and its employees.

The thing I liked most about this course, is the fact that it is being lectured by real world professionals from all backgrounds and working experiences.

They were able to provide real world insight into the subjects being covered.

Everything in this course has real world relevance and I plan on utilizing the skill I've learned immediately.

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Careers

An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.

Construction Project Representative $48k

Project / Construction Management $72k

Project Coordinator - Construction $73k

Project/Construction Manger $82k

Construction Project Manager - Construction $86k

Construction Project Manager 5 $90k

Construction Project Specialist $93k

Project Engineer--Construction $93k

Project and Construction Engineer, Project and Construction Manager $95k

Project Manager for Construction $98k

Construction Project IT Manager $104k

Project Construction Scheduler $106k

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Rating 4.7 based on 492 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort This course is rigorous and learners are expected to dedicate 8 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week.
Starts Jun 26 (44 weeks ago)
Cost $79
From Columbia University via Coursera
Instructor Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Business
Tags Business Business Strategy Leadership And Management

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