The Coursera Construction Management Specialization consists of five courses taught by Dr. Ibrahim Odeh and more than 20 guest lecturers. It is intended for construction industry professionals, engineers, and architects who are looking to advance their careers, as well as students who are interested in learning about the field of construction management.
The courses include video lectures, auto-graded and peer-reviewed assignments, and community discussion forums. Learners who successfully complete all courses in the specialization on Coursera receive a Specialization Certificate that they can share on their resume, LinkedIn, and CV.
The Construction Management Specialization consists of five courses:
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Scheduling
- Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
- Construction Finance
- The Construction Industry: The Way Forward
Coursera rated the Construction Management Specialization in the Top 3 of its business Specializations in 2017. In the first year of the Specialization, roughly 35,000 learners from 188 countries enrolled, with more than 400 new learners joining each week.
Google professional certificates program
Columbia Engineering is working alongside Google to prepare learners for high-growth career opportunities through our Construction Management specialization that builds on the Google Project Management Certificate.
Google and Columbia Engineering have joined forces to design a training program to provide learners with the skills and expertise they need to land jobs in high-growth industries. The Google professional certificates program helps learners acquire professional skills for in-demand jobs, while Specializations are university-built learning programs that can be used to gain additional expertise when applying Google Professional Certificate skills in a particular industry. Once you’ve completed both programs, you’ll automatically receive a dual badge of completion from Google and Columbia. Prepare for jobs in the high-growth industry of construction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can learners begin the Specialization?
Begin by enrolling in the entire Specialization or a single course in the Specialization.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
It takes 20 weeks to complete the entire Specialization.
How much does it cost?
Coursera charges a set monthly fee for access to all courses in the Specialization. Coursera offers financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. More information is available in Coursera's Apply for Financial Aid or a Scholarship support article.
Can I enroll in a single course and not the entire Specialization?
Yes, to enroll in a single course, search for the course title in the catalog on Coursera. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you will automatically be subscribed to the entire Specialization. When you have completed the course or courses that you were interested in taking, simply cancel your subscription in order to stop the recurring monthly charge.
Are learners required to take the courses in a specific order?
Learners may follow the suggested order or choose their own.
Do learners earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No university credit will be provided.