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Cost estimating is a foundational step in residential construction, influencing almost every aspect of the project and driving customer trust and satisfaction. With this Estimator microcredential, you will gain essential skills in reading architectural blueprints, cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, sketching and graphic presentation. You will understand and gain experience in Quantity Takeoff (QTO), the detailed measurement and listing of required materials, labor and equipment that builds estimates. You will also gain skills in management and supervision, labor relations and customer service. This microcredential is a great fit for those in construction today who seek to move into an estimator position or first-line supervisor position, for project managers responsible for managing teams and costs, for facility or building managers responsible for maintaining budgets, and for those seeking to start their own construction business. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and readies you to immediately apply for estimating and related positions.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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