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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Building cost estimation simplified course by Swayam is an eight-week program, available at the undergraduate level. The course instructor Prof. Shruti Samuel is at the Indira Gandhi National Open University is a bachelor in architecture, Assistant Professor in Design Architecture and Planning at the School of Engineering and Technology, for more than seven years.

The Building cost estimation simplified programme mainly targets learners who want to take up personal projects and those who wish to become a Project Manager or Project Surveyor. Additionally, the course curriculum is based on a different programme known as “Quantity surveying and Valuation”. This was a part of the B.Tech in Construction Management course, which IGNOU used to offer in the past.

Furthermore, the online training for Building cost estimation simplified course curriculum covers the essential topics such as an estimation of cost, the construction cost of a building, analysis of rates, and bills of building work. Through these, the programme aims to simplify the building cost estimation basics. Additionally, it also explains the entire process of an architect preparing the initial drawings and the surveyor calculating the construction costs using the quantities and rates.

The Highlights

Trained faculty
Core learning programme
Computer Science and Engineering category
Online course
Free learning
Undergraduate-level course
Eight-week programme

Programme Offerings

Online Course
free enrollment
experienced faculty
References and books

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Eligibility Criteria

The Building cost estimation simplified course by SWAYAM is based on another programme called the “Quantity surveying and Valuation”. This is a portion of the B.Tech in Construction Management programme, and hence, it would be helpful if candidates were aware of this learning.

What you will learn

Civil Engineering skills

The Building cost estimation simplified training course provides you with in-depth knowledge about the following topics: -

Study of Mensuration
Measurement procedures
Specifications and rates
Using construction drawings to find quantities
A generic approach to the building services’ measurements
External works
Quantity bills
Essentials of building costs estimation

Who it is for

Project ManagerQuantitative Analyst

This course is highly beneficial for candidates who either wish to take up personal construction projects or pursue employment profiles such as a Project Manager or a Quantity Surveyor.

Admission Details

If you’re interested to join the Building cost estimation simplified online course, follow these steps: -

Step 1 - Click on the link provided below to open the 'Building cost estimation simplified’ course page on SWAYAM’s website.

Step 2 – You will see the 'Join' button on the top right section. Click on it.

Step 3 – Sign up for a Swayam account if you don’t have one or sign in if you do. You can also register on the website using your Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account.

Step 4 – Fill up all the required details in the form. Once done, you can start accessing the course.

Application Details

The Building cost estimation simplified programme by SWAYAM doesn’t entail any application form. Learners only need to register with their SWAYAM account or their Google/Microsoft/Facebook account. Once done, they can fill in the required details to proceed.

The Syllabus

Excavation
Ground work and Foundation
Superstructure- Walls, partitions, floors, roofs
Internal finishes
Doors and windows
Staircases

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Building cost estimation simplified course?

The duration of the Building cost estimation simplified online course is eight weeks.

2: What topics does this course cover?

The course covers several topics including the ones from the syllabus for undergraduates pursuing B-Tech in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Architecture in Indian universities.

3: What reference books would I need for this course?

ET-521 (D) “Quantity Surveying & Valuation” is the book you would need.

4: What category does this course fall under?

The course falls under the category of Computer Science and Engineering.

5: How can I apply to the Building cost estimation simplified course?

You can apply to the Building cost estimation simplified course by visiting the official SWAYAM website and searching for the ‘Building cost estimation simplified’ programme.