Alfred State College

Microcredential in

Construction Estimating

This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

Alfred State College

Online

Online

Delivery

2 Semesters

Estimated time to complete

65 Hours

Instruction hours

$2,475.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

This Construction Estimating Microcredential provides you with advanced skills in project estimating used to win bids. You will begin with a focus on materials and process, so that you understand the sustainability, and time constraints, related to different construction materials and methods. You will develop a broad understanding of building methods combined with commonly used estimating concepts and practices, including digital, take-off, deriving costs, and database estimating. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and readies those currently in the field to apply for supervisory or estimator positions. This microcredential can also be a great fit for those who are starting or already have their own construction business. Note: This is one of three related microcredentials; completion of one reduces the number of courses required to complete the others.

An online microcredential from Alfred State College (65 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Alfred State College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

Section 2:

Open

Section 3:

Open

What you can earn

Construction Estimating Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Skills covered

Construction Materials

Construction Methods

Sustainability

Construction Contracts

Legal Clauses for Construction

Time Management

Cost Management

Equipment Management

Managing Labor

Supervision

Materials Resourcing

Budgeting

Cost Accounting

Communication

Estimating Concepts

Digital Estimating

Take-Off

Deriving Costs

Database

Change-Order Process

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.