BASIC COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING
Estimating is a vital part of your business and growth. Poor estimating practices, such as inaccurate quantity take-offs and unit pricing or deficient spreadsheet management could be the difference between making a profit or taking a loss.
COURSE INFORMATION:
This course builds a foundation of knowledge that students will use while estimating virtually any construction assembly or project type.
The Basic Commercial Estimating course is designed to teach the art of estimating commercial construction projects using MS Excel. Students will become proficient and productive estimators by focusing on proven estimating techniques and concepts that emphasize takeoff detail and accuracy.
Estimating is a vital part of your business and growth. Poor estimating practices, such as inaccurate quantity take-offs and unit pricing or deficient spreadsheet management could be the difference between making a profit or taking a loss.
With our Basic Commercial Estimating and Advanced Commercial Estimating courses, we take the guess work out of estimating by building a solid foundation of knowledge. The class uses real world conditions and is taught by a seasoned Senior Estimator.
Students who wish to enroll in Basic and Advanced Commercial Estimating must meet the following requirements:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
PLEASE NOTE: This course is IN-PERSON at our Portland, OR campus. This course is not taught online.
2026 COURSE SCHEDULE:
January 6, 2026 – January 29, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00pm – 9:00pm
NWCOC TECHNICAL TRAINING PACKAGE
SAVE WHEN YOU BUY ALL THREE COURSES TOGETHER!
INCLUDES:
- COMMERCIAL PLAN READING
- BASIC COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING
- ADVANCED COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING
