# Construction Estimating Certification Course Online

100% online with exam, live support, and industry-recognized certificate

Canonical URL: <https://vdci.edu/courses/construction-estimating-certification-course>

## Overview

This comprehensive online certification course will help you build your construction estimating skills from the ground up, covering everything from quantity takeoffs to cost analysis. You’ll also learn to use digital tools like Bluebeam Revu, gaining practical experience to create accurate estimates, support preconstruction planning, and prepare for the Bluebeam Certified Professional Exam.

You’ll master the basics of estimating for both residential and commercial projects, including how to interpret plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and create different types of estimates (conceptual, preliminary, detailed). Additionally, you’ll learn how to use Bluebeam Revu for digital takeoffs and cost analysis, estimating labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors while managing risks. Overall, the course helps you apply industry-standard tools and workflows in creating cost proposals.

## What you'll learn

- Fundamentals of construction estimating for residential and commercial projects
- Quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and cost proposal creation
- Interpreting architectural and structural plans for cost-related data
- Types of estimates: conceptual, preliminary, and detailed
- Digital takeoffs and data organization using Bluebeam Revu
- Estimating labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
- Managing risk, contingencies, and project-specific considerations
- Industry-standard tools and workflows for precise cost estimations
- Preparing for the Bluebeam Certified Professional Exam

## Curriculum
1. **Intro to Construction Estimating Course Online**
2. **Construction Estimating with Bluebeam Course Online**
3. **Construction Materials Course Online**
4. **AI Construction Estimating with Togal.AI Course Online**

## Instructors

### Matt F. — Instructor

Matt F. is a well-rounded construction professional with a diverse background of construction industry experience. Matt has strong experience working on major commercial and residential construction projects, overseeing projects from pre-construction through to closeout. He also has a deep knowledge of the construction technology space, having hands-on experience with many of the major players in the construction technology landscape. Matt loves sharing his industry knowledge with others and continuing to learn about the newest trends in construction technology.

### Ed Wenz — Instructor

Ed started Wenz Consulting after 35 years as a professional construction estimator. He continues to work on various projects while also dedicating time to teaching and training through Wenz Consulting and VDCI. Ed has over 10 years of experience in Sage Estimating Development and Digital Takeoff Systems and has an extensive background in Construction Software and Communications Technology. Ed enjoys spending his free time with his wife and grandchildren in San Diego.

**Credentials:**

- Sage Estimating Certified Instructor
- Construction Cost Estimating

### David Nguyen — Instructor

David is the AEC Software Specialist at VDCI, with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and an Associate’s degree of science in Drafting and General Design from ITT Technical Institute. A San Diego native with over 12 years working in the Design Industry and construction industry, David brings his construction and design expertise to help all students achieve their goals in the field. Outside of his professional life, David loves attending concerts, festivals, playing his guitar and restoring and repairing all types of vehicles.

**Credentials:**

- OSHA 30 hr. Construction Safety Certified
- Construction Software: SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Fusion, REVIT)
- Mechanical Software: PTC CREO Parametric, Solidworks, MasterCAM

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $799