Project Manager Estimator

To prepare a thorough cost estimate that includes both the direct and indirect costs associated with bringing a project through to completion. This includes various overhead costs (utilities, labor, etc.), labor costs (including both time and wages paid), materials and equipment costs, and more.

Learn how to identify factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor. Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates. Learn to collaborate with engineers, architect, clients, and contractors. Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates, and recommend ways to cut costs. Maintain records of estimated and actual costs.

Upon completion of the continuing education course students will be provided with a Certificate of Course Completion.

Students interested in enrolling in our continuing education courses must understand that these courses are not designed or intended to qualify its participants for employment. They are intended solely for the avocation, personal enrichment, continuing education, and enjoyment of its participants. Continuing education courses are not prerequisite or provide credit toward any vocational program offered within the school.

South Florida Institute of Technology's Department of Continuing Education offers non-credit courses for people who want to update and increase their knowledge and skills in construction, allied health and technology, including professional development certification courses and test-preparation courses.

• Comprehensive exam preparation courses with exclusive test-taking strategies and in-class practice tests, so you are prepared and confident to take your chosen exam.
• Professional development courses needed for continued certification in your chosen profession.
• Workforce development training that the department describes as innovative, flexible and responsive to the needs of the diverse communities it serves.
• Founded in October 1997 and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) since February 2002, with campuses in Miami and Hialeah.
• Classroom instructor-to-student ratio does not exceed 1 to 30.

Requirement. There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Registering. Tuition must be paid at the time of registration; acceptable payment is cash, money order, check, debit card or major credit card. The Department of Continuing Education office at 720 NW 27 Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm (305-649-2050 ext. 17).

Good to know. Continuing education courses are not a prerequisite for, and do not give credit toward, any vocational program at the school. The school may cancel classes with insufficient enrollment or close registration when a class is full; if it cancels a course before the first day, registrants are notified and refunded.

8:30am - 1:30pm (Saturdays). Start date: Date to be Announced. Location: Miami Campus.

The school reserves the right to cancel classes for which there is insufficient enrollment and to make any schedule changes as necessary, including a change in time, days, location, or instructor.

Tuition. Tuition cost: $600.

Books. Student will be provided with class material. No need to purchase books.

Payment. Tuition cost must be paid at the time of registration. Acceptable types of payment are cash, money order, check, debit cards, and major credit cards. If books and supplies are required, they are not included in the tuition cost unless indicated in the course description.

Refunds. Tuition paid will be refunded if the student cancels prior to the first day of class; cancellation after the first day but prior to 40% completion results in a pro rata refund, and cancellation after completing 40% of the course results in no refund.

What you will be able to do. The course aims to prepare a thorough cost estimate that includes both the direct and indirect costs of bringing a project through to completion, including overhead costs such as utilities and labor, labor costs (time and wages paid), and materials and equipment costs.

Please note. SFIT states that its continuing education courses are not designed or intended to qualify participants for employment, and it makes no statement that people who complete them are more likely to obtain employment in the field than people who do not.

In class. You learn to identify factors affecting costs such as production time, materials and labor; read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates; collaborate with engineers, architects, clients and contractors; calculate, analyze and adjust estimates and recommend ways to cut costs; and maintain records of estimated and actual costs. Classes run 8:30am to 1:30pm on 6 Saturdays (30 clock hours) at the Miami Campus.

Materials. Students are provided with class material; there is no need to purchase books.

Payment and completion. Tuition must be paid at the time of registration by cash, money order, check, debit card or major credit card. On completion you receive a Certificate of Course Completion.