Learn Electrical Estimating Online

Online & OnDemand Electrical Estimating Course

The iBidElectric Electrical Estimating Course – is an introductory course in electrical estimating that provides participants the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge to accurately estimate costs to construct electrical projects using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and onscreen takeoff solutions.

Course Setting

Online

Length of Course

14 Weeks Minimum. Phase 1 – Learn by Watching (1 lesson each week x 12 weeks). Phase 2 – Learn by Doing (2 Weeks).  

Course Prerequisites

Must have a high-speed internet connection with the latest web browsers. 

Who Should Enroll

Electricians that are starting their own business or have recently started. Also, Junior Estimators, Journeymen, Project Managers, Engineers, Estimating Interns. Even if you do not expect to be estimating million dollar projects in the near future this course will help you understand the principles and process of estimating any size project. 

Course Overview

Students will learn proven principles and methodologies of electrical estimating through a range of lessons such as; blueprint & specification review, takeoffs of common systems and items, such as fixtures, distribution, feeder and branch conduit & wire, equipment, systems wiring, and devices.

Our level 1 course is broken down into 2 phases. Learn by watching and learn by doing. 

Participants are required to submit a completed bid at the end of the course. This bid will be the primary means of measuring performance and determining success.

The entire course is delivered via the internet. This internet-based instructional approach delivers a superior learning experience with higher subject retention. Participants are introduced to concepts through demonstrations, which are then followed by practical hands-on exercises. 

Learn Electrical Estimating Online

Here, we offer the most unique training system for electrical estimators available. Yes, there are other training courses available. Typically these are conducted offline in a remote classroom that can require travel time & costs. Our course is conducted entirely online.

Who have we trained in the past?

• Electrical Engineers
• Project Managers
• Electricians
• Warehouse Managers
• Purchasing Agents
• College Interns

Learn from your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.

Phase 1 – Learn By Watching

You will learn the process of electrical estimating by watching your instructor prepare a complete electrical estimate on a $4 Million commercial project. Beginning with specification review and all the way through the recap and proposal.

 

Phase 2 – Learn By Doing

Each student will prepare a complete estimate on a project that exceeds an electrical value of $1 Million with a 2-week bid date. The student will be given access to an online takeoff application that will allow them to complete each step of the estimate. Each student will also be given our Microsoft Excel Estimate Spreadsheet that we have spent many hours & years developing. In order to successfully pass the course and receive our certificate of completion the student’s proposal must be plus or minus 5% of the instructors’ estimate. You must have Excel on your computer to use our spreadsheet. You will also need an internet connection to attend our online classes. 

Learn By Doing Series

 

Lifetime Access. Membership Never Expires.

Access all courses, articles & webinars.

• Level I – Currently Available
• Level II –  Coming in 2021
• Design-Build Estimating – Coming in 2021
• Connect with your instructor in the student lounge

Benefits:

• Learn at your own pace
• Rewind, pause, fast forward
• No limit to the number of times you watch a lesson
• No travel or lodging costs
• Instructor with 40 years of experience
• Mobile-Optimized

Virtual Student Lounge

Each student is given access to our online virtual community. Inside our community, you can join a group, communicate with your instructor, and collaborate with other students. There is no other online electrical estimating training platform that offers all of the benefits that we provide to help train the electrical estimators of the future.