While there is no college degree in estimating, this certificate will educate you on all the ins-and-outs of the estimating profession so that you can jump into an exciting new career.
If you've been working in the field for any amount of time, you know how hard the day to day demands can be on your body. With this certificate, you can learn a new skill and enjoy a career indoors behind a desk.
Has it been a while since you refreshed your basic skillset in estimating? Or are you looking to train your new estimators? This certificate will help remind you of the foundational elements of estimating and bring your team up to speed.
ASPE's very own Certificate in Construction Estimating is comprised of six required courses focused on the core competencies and fundamentals necessary for a beginning estimator to master. This program is a comprehensive introduction to the foundational principles in plan reading, estimating math, bidding practices, materials and processes, preparing an estimate, and more. Whether you're new to estimating, need a refresh, or are looking for a training program for your team, ASPE's Certificate in Construction Estimating is the up-to-date solution to accessible online estimating education.
Required Courses:
Basic Estimating Math
Plan Reading for Estimating
Introduction to Construction Estimating I
Introduction to Construction Estimating II
Estimating and Bidding
Construction
Materials and Processes I
Pricing Per Course:
$510 for members
$575 for non-members
Upcoming 2025 Course Terms:
January 13 - March 7, 2025
April 7 - May 30, 2025
June 30 - August 22, 2025
October 6 - December 5, 2025
Included with These Courses:
One free student trial license to Togal.AI preconstruction software
This online course is designed to help young estimators learn the basic skills required to takeoff material quantities and produce successful construction estimates.
In this part two of our Intro to Estimating series, Advance your estimating skills with this project-learning based course.
This introductory estimating math course focuses on the core math concepts used in construction and estimating.
Learn the hidden code behind those strange symbols and grow more confident in how to read plans for estimating.
This course provides an overview of construction estimating as used in winning bids. The course teaches the student the basics of take-off and pricing.
Take a dive into a course dedicated to introducing students to the subject of buiding systems and material sciences, which provides a foundation for strong estimating skills.
You may withdraw from a course by sending an email to Natasha@ASPEnational.org. Nonattendance or notifying the facilitator does not constitute officially dropping or withdrawing from a course. Students who stop attending courses without officially dropping will receive a grade of U (unauthorized withdrawal) in the class. Refunds are not automatic. NO refunds are due unless the course is officially dropped within the stated guidelines in the refund schedule.
Refund Policy
Students are expected to abide by the ASPE Code of Conduct. Breach of Code of Conduct will result in expulsion from the course without refund. Harassment, profanity, abusive language, threatening behavior, and other breaches of professional behavior will not be tolerated. For a copy of the ASPE Code of Conduct, please visit:
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