Introduction to Construction Estimating | Virtual Design & Construction Institute

This self-paced course introduces you to the fundamentals of construction estimating, designed to give you a clear understanding of how estimates are organized, created, and calculated. Taught by a professional construction estimator, you'll gain hands-on knowledge of quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, and the necessary tools to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.

Understand the Relationship Between Drawings and Cost Estimates: Learn to connect construction drawings with cost estimating by understanding how to create accurate quantity-takeoff estimates. By the end of the course, you'll be able to interpret construction drawings and apply them to the estimating process.
Analyze and Create Construction Cost Estimates: Develop the skills to break down and analyze the components of a construction cost estimate. You'll learn how to create a quantity-takeoff cost estimate, which is crucial for producing accurate project cost projections.
Master Quantity Surveying and Takeoff Pricing: Gain proficiency in the essential techniques for quantity surveying and pricing based on estimated quantities. Learn how to use these skills to calculate material costs, labor, and other essential project expenses.
Ensure Precision in Cost Estimates: Recognize the importance of thoroughness and attention to detail when preparing construction cost estimates. You’ll be trained to meticulously evaluate every aspect of the estimate to verify accuracy and completeness.

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Schedule & Enrollment: Introduction to Construction Estimating

20 Hours
$329

Live Online
Expert instructors
Small classes

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$329
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

20 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Verified digital certificate of completion
Small class sizes

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:

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Hands-on training in small groups

Work on projects proven to boost retention

Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience

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Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed

Retake the course for free within one year

Refresh the materials and gain additional practice

Interactive Training

Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this course Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Virtual Design & Construction Institute, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

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Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

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Computer and software provided

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

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Remote setup assistance provided

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!

Class Recordings

You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.

Introduction to Construction Estimating Curriculum

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

Sorry, but this training is not available online.

What happens if I need to miss a session?

You have some options:

You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$329.00	Total You Pay