Construction Cost Estimating Courses Online Reviews & Testimonials

I would rate the VDCI blueprint reading course a 5/5! What I enjoyed most was the slow and understandable explanations of the teacher’s voice. Very clear and easy to make sense of. I have been a roofer since the late 90's and switched to estimating re-roofs for the last 5 years. Now, thanks to the VDCI blueprint reading course, I have upgraded my estimating skills to also estimate on new construction projects. One more tool in my toolbox. Thank you very much!

Great course! I liked that it was online and that I could do it at my own pace. It was also affordable which was a huge bonus! I am a former teacher that made a career switch to the construction field. I wanted to learn estimating but had no clue how to read prints (or really anything about the field). My boss tried to teach me and it didn't go well… fast forward to VDCI’s course, I was learning quickly and easily and not from someone that “just knows” from years of experience. I’m now estimating for my company and have been for roughly a year!

The VDCI Blue Print training course is exceptionally well-organized and thoughtfully designed. The material is clearly explained and delivered at an enjoyable pace that ensures thorough understanding without feeling sluggish. Key concepts are strategically reinforced, reminding the student of the concepts value at the right moments. The instructor intuitively understands how people learn, is clearly experienced and has outstanding communication skills. This course earns full stars for its quality. Even those with some experience reading blueprints will find it enhances their ability to navigate plans quickly and confidently.

I really enjoyed the way the training teaches in a practical way, well divided into modules of each scope of a blueprint. This course helped me a lot for my superintendent job and estimator helper.

I enjoyed that the classes were available online and let the learning be at your own pace. VDCI’s Training helped me in my current job I have today by providing me knowledge of plan reading and estimating as I am now doing small project estimating for the company I work for and I’m so happy I took these classes to build my career I have now!

I am already an Estimator in the Protective Packaging Industry, but I have absolutely no experience in Construction. I was nervous that I would not be able to complete this course without difficulty, but the subjects were explained very well and easy to follow. I'm so glad I decided to take this course, and I truly hope I'm able to advance my career with what I have learned here and the certificate I'm walking away with.

Great class!

Very good course that made learning much easier with very well-explained videos and step-by-step instructions showing and explaining everything.

I enjoyed the whole course. The training provided me with the much-needed knowledge I was lacking.

I rate VDCI's training a 5 out of 5! Once I became acclimated to the course layout, it was smooth to follow and encouraged active engagement through the quizzes. This training helped kick-start my new career by providing me with the foundational knowledge I need to excel in my job at a high level.

This course deserves an overall rating of 5 out of 5 because it was very user-friendly and provided an abundance of useful knowledge. I especially appreciated the flexibility to move at my own pace without needing to attend a physical location, allowing me to fit the class into my schedule. The VDCI training significantly enhanced my understanding of construction estimation and revealed the impactful role it plays in reducing waste on job sites, proving invaluable to my career growth.

I enjoyed this course because it is self-paced, informative, and accessible to people both within and outside of the industry. The construction estimating course clearly illustrated the entire process for takeoffs and provided valuable insight into how tasks were performed before the advancements of digital technology in construction. It helped me successfully transition into a new career.

The training at VDCI helped me refresh my knowledge and gave me the opportunity to learn more about the systems here in the USA. Also, I like the fact that I could go through the course at my own pace.

I enjoyed the good user interface and ease of understanding the material. This course helped me get a job by showing the certification in the resume.

This course is a 5 out of 5. The instructor was concise and clear. I had no questions! This course helped me obtain an estimating role in concrete.

Very well taught, I would highly recommend to someone trying to learn more about blueprints! 550

The course provided in depth examples of the estimation process. The instructor was also very prompt with replies.

I liked that I could work at my own pace, and I was able to fit into my work schedule. The videos were very comprehensive, and the instructors were very knowledgeable about the class and presented it in a comprehendible manner. The training has helped keep our estimating costs for my steel supply business very low, now that we can keep it in house.

I enjoyed learning more about commercial construction and all the planning that goes into the mechanical systems. I was assigned a remodel that included a lot of new structural steel. I was able to identify it and was able to ask appropriate follow up questions.

Great Course! I will definitely recommend this to others.

I thought all of the information was very helpful and clearly conveyed.

Great courses!

I enjoyed the ease of use from home on my own time. It allows one to set their own pace, even with the appointed "finish date". All this allows people to continue with their day to day, building their career. This course allowed me to expand my knowledge on blueprint reading and improved my use of construction language/lingo, both in the field AND in the office. It gave me confidence to speak to other construction professionals while also building trust in myself to keep my project moving forward without hesitation, knowing I'm well educated in what I'm delegating.

This course was fantastically put together. It wasn't too long, but it wasn't too condensed. The quizzes were just right as well. Bravo!

I really appreciated the simplicity of the courses all while being packed full of information.

Very clear and wonderful instruction!

My instructor was excellent! This course was easy to learn and follow!

This course was easy to understand and fun to learn!

This course was very informative. I look forward to additional education from VDCI in the future. Thank you!

Excellent entry level course that is relevant to everyone in the AEC industry.

Overall, the courses are great and provides a ton of useful information.

Highly informative. Well-paced. Clear presentation of facts.

I appreciated the logical flow. Very clear, easy to follow, and understand.

I really enjoyed this online course. I thought the instructor was really good at teaching the course on blueprints so much that I will definitely be paying for my son to take the courses and I’ve already got my brother to take the classes! We are all in the construction industry I can’t wait to start the commercial blueprint course.

I learned a lot in this course, thank you!

Very happy to have found VDCI, I love the study modality.

I can only say thank you for all the information, the teacher is always very attentive.

Excellent explanations on how to read blueprints.

The information was thorough but not overly complex. I have been able to easily apply the information learned in this course to my business. The online interface was straightforward and easy to navigate. Overall, a great experience.

Loved the course and had an amazing instructor.

The instructor was very clear about uses of each subject, I learned a lot!

This course is an enrichment. Thank you for my acquired knowledge.

I currently work as a Field Technician. The training I did at VDCI is definitely being implemented at my job. My overall experience at VDCI was great! I am very satisfied with the courses and all of the instructors.

My favorite aspect of the training was how the material was presented. Key points were reiterated frequently, and how complex items were presented in a way that wasn't overwhelming, which made the coursework incredibly enjoyable. A must for working adults that are interested in continuing education.

The courses gave me confidence and the construction knowledge I was seeking.