Course overview
Cost Estimating & Quantity Surveying is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Cost Estimating & Quantity Surveying. It covers the principles, the requirements of PMI PMBOK, FIDIC, AACE and ISO 21502, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Cost Estimating & Quantity Surveying
- Apply the relevant requirements of PMI PMBOK, FIDIC, AACE and ISO 21502
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for project managers, planners, contract engineers and commercial staff, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Cost Estimating & Quantity Surveying fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat PMI PMBOK, FIDIC, AACE and ISO 21502 require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–19 Feb 2027 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Feb – 11 Mar 2027 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Jun 2027 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jul 2027 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Jul 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 23–27 Jan 2028 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 May 2028 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Aug 2028 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Sep – 5 Oct 2028 | Riyadh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 8–12 Jan 2029 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18 Feb – 1 Mar 2029 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Jul 2029 | Frankfurt Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Sep 2029 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Sep 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 7–11 Jan 2030 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 17–28 Feb 2030 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Mar 2030 | Riyadh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jun – 5 Jul 2030 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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