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Project Estimation and Cost Management

Instructor: EDUCBA

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply project estimation techniques to define scope, effort, costs, and resource requirements.

  • Develop project schedules and budgets using WBS, MS Project, and planning frameworks.

  • Analyze cost variance, resource utilization, and project performance to improve outcomes.

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June 2026

Assessments

20 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Project Schedule and Cost Management Specialization
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There are 5 modules in 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.

Learn core concepts of project estimation, cost structures, and estimation frameworks to build a strong foundation for planning and budgeting.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videos•Total 43 minutes
  • Introduction to Project Estimate and Cost•7 minutes
  • Estimating Road Map•7 minutes
  • Estimating Road Map Continues•7 minutes
  • Estimating Matrix and Budget•7 minutes
  • Driver Worksheet•7 minutes
  • Creating the Review WBS•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Foundations of Project Estimation•30 minutes
  • Introduction to Project Estimate and Cost•10 minutes
  • Building the Estimation Framework•10 minutes
  • Key Tools for Initial Planning•10 minutes

Develop structured WBS, define project scope, and apply estimation drivers and assumptions to create accurate project plans.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videos•Total 20 minutes
  • Task and Activity in WBS•6 minutes
  • Task and Activity in WBS Continues•4 minutes
  • Management and Coordination•2 minutes
  • Resource Summary•3 minutes
  • Phase Major Activity•3 minutes
  • Phase Major Activity Continues•3 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Work Breakdown Structure & Planning•30 minutes
  • Structuring Tasks in WBS•10 minutes
  • Managing Project Activities•10 minutes
  • Defining Project Phases•10 minutes

Transform estimation data into structured schedules using MS Project, including task sequencing, dependencies, and scheduling formulas.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videos•Total 32 minutes
  • Exporting MS Project•2 minutes
  • Output of Ms Project•6 minutes
  • Predecessor in MS Project•4 minutes
  • Predecessor in MS Project Continues•9 minutes
  • Scheduling Formula of Ms Project•7 minutes
  • Type of Budgeting•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • MS Project Tools & Scheduling Basics•30 minutes
  • Working with MS Project Outputs•10 minutes
  • Task Dependencies & Flow•10 minutes
  • Scheduling Techniques•10 minutes

Manage resources, optimize task duration, and apply effort-driven scheduling techniques to improve project efficiency.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videos•Total 33 minutes
  • Task Duration and Phase•4 minutes
  • Resources and Its Types•4 minutes
  • Resource Sheet and Resource Form Tools•6 minutes
  • Example of Resources•8 minutes
  • Effort Driven Scheduling•5 minutes
  • Example of Effort Driven Scheduling•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Resource & Time Management•30 minutes
  • Task Duration & Resource Types•10 minutes
  • Resource Tools & Examples•10 minutes
  • Effort-Based Scheduling•10 minutes

Apply budgeting strategies, track project performance, analyze variance, and optimize planning using real-world project tools.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videos•Total 29 minutes
  • Team Planner in Ms Project•4 minutes
  • Bottom up Estimation•3 minutes
  • Overview of Project•8 minutes
  • Overview of MS Project•6 minutes
  • Resource Over Allocation and Overview•3 minutes
  • Task Set For Project Planning•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Advanced Planning & Optimization•30 minutes
  • Team Planning & Estimation Methods•10 minutes
  • Project & Tool Overview•10 minutes
  • Handling Constraints & Final Planning•10 minutes

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