Project Estimation and Cost Management

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Project Estimation and Cost Management

About this course

Master project estimation, cost management, and planning using real-world tools and techniques. Learn how to build accurate project budgets, timelines, and resource plans with confidence. This course provides a complete, practical guide to project estimation and cost management, covering everything from Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to advanced scheduling in MS Project. You will learn how to define scope, estimate effort, allocate resources, and manage budgets effectively. Through hands-on examples and structured frameworks, you will understand how to convert estimation data into actionable project plans using MS Project. The course also covers key concepts such as cost variance, resource optimization, and effort-driven scheduling. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently estimate, plan, and manage projects, making you job-ready for roles in project management, business analysis, and operations.

What you'll learn

  • build accurate project budgets
  • create timelines
  • allocate resources
  • manage budgets effectively
  • define scope
  • estimate effort
  • conversion of estimation data into actionable plans

Course objectives

  • master project estimation techniques
  • understand cost management principles
  • apply real-world tools to manage projects effectively

Skills you'll gain

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