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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 20, 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.

EH

Jul 9, 2018

Very good introduction to outline the difference in project mgmt, programme mgmt and construction mgmt. Enough detail on various aspects for CM including type of contracts, technology and planning.

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By ashwini h

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May 23, 2020

Extremely helpful and informative course

By Syahril A G

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May 14, 2020

Very usefull for my nect career journey.

By Atanu S

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May 10, 2020

An incredible course. Thanks to Coursera

By Marcin U

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Oct 20, 2019

Extremely informative and well-prepared!

By Tan J F

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Oct 1, 2018

Excellent course! Highly recommend this!

By mohamed s a

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Jan 20, 2018

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By Eduardo Z

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Nov 12, 2016

Great course! Keep on to the next level.

By Modiehi B M

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Aug 18, 2025

its very interesting and a good course.

By PAVITHRA S A

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Dec 19, 2022

thank you soo much for dis oppertunity.

By JANELLA P

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Sep 10, 2021

a good start off for the specialization

By Mahmoud S

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May 8, 2021

It's a very helpful course, I liked it.

By Vlad C S

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Feb 4, 2021

Ok for beginner & clarifying the basics

By Nicole W

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Sep 15, 2020

This was a great introductory course!!!

By kristell c

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Nov 21, 2016

Great content and amazing methodologiy!

By Nino B

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Aug 26, 2025

Awesome program overall! Well worth it

By Chi N

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Mar 30, 2025

khóa học rất tuyệt vời. cảm ơn Cousera

By Ashish G

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Sep 28, 2022

Good course for working professionals

By Christian G M

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Jul 8, 2022

A must to have for construction peers!

By Arpit V

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Oct 13, 2020

exceptional !!!! thanxx for helping me

By Jassem A

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Mar 16, 2020

I learn a lot from this course, Thanks

By Trần T H

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Aug 14, 2022

Very useful Course. Thank you so much

By Anurag Y

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Nov 14, 2021

its open the door of new opportunity.

By SENAAT1122

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Dec 1, 2020

Excellent course! thoroughly enjoyed.

By John A B T

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Nov 10, 2020

Very helpful for engineers. Excellent

By Josefa A

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Oct 7, 2024

Un curso completísimo y espectacular