Program Overview

Introduction to Cost Estimating

Overview

This course is intended to explain the process of construction estimating from contract documents to the methods of measuring material quantities used in general contracting offices. This will enable students to understand the position of the estimator within the business of construction management both in the contractor and sub-contractor's world. The course focuses on "taking off" methods of materials using simple residential and commercial exercises.

Admission Requirements

You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

Registration

We recommend that you use a computer to complete the online registration process as you may encounter an error if using a device such as a phone or tablet.

What You Need

• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Most college level courses require textbooks; textbooks are not included in the course fees. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase any required textbooks.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

Further Your Education

• Commercial Construction Management
• Home Inspection
• Wastewater Management

Program Information

• Overview
• Admission Requirements
• Registration
• What You Need
• Learning Outcomes
• Further Your Education

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Course Details

• Code: CEC110
• Type: Part-Time
• Intake:
• Campus: Online
• Duration: 14 weeks

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