Construction Finance

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This course expands the knowledge of a construction project manager to include an understanding of economics and the mathematics of money, an essential component of every construction project. Topics covered include the time value of money, the definition and calculation of the types of interest rates, and the importance of Cash Flow Diagrams.

The course covers these topics in three sections. The first section focuses on the foundation of building the mathematics of money, often referred to as value of money. It also highlights the present value techniques and the internal rate of return from a construction manager point of view.   The second section of the course focuses on vertical construction finance and the last part focuses on horizontal construction finance. Under the vertical construction finance, the instructor discusses real estate finance and how that has been done with more in-depth details and gives examples for students to solve with instructions.  The last topic, horizontal finance, is divided into two parts. To begin, the instructor introduces vast details about public private partnership. This module highlights around three case studies about PPP projects, which would be an introduction to project financing in horizontal work. After introducing case studies, the instructor demonstrates the risks associated with construction finance. After that, similar to the previous three courses, the course finishes with emphasizing the importance of construction finance.

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Description

This course is provided in cooperation with Columbia University, VIA the Coursera Platform.

For real estate professionals involved in construction and development, this course on construction finance offered on Coursera will prove invaluable. It is taught by a Columbia University School of Engineering faculty member and consists of 17 hours of concentrated learning about the economics and mathematics of money related to every construction product. If you’re looking for one of the best free online courses in real estate, this one deserves some consideration.

There are five modules in all, each with several readings, on-demand videos, and quizzes. The topics covered in this online construction finance course include:

• Mathematics and time-value of money

• Real estate finance

• Real estate product lifecycle

• Zoning code parameters

• Estimating sales price

• Feasibility studies

• Financial plans for commercial real estate

• Global project finance and the role of stakeholders

• Public and private partnerships

• Identifying and mitigating risk using Lean Project Delivery Systems

Students who wish to take this comprehensive course for real estate can sign up at any time and begin right away. Although the suggested time for completion is five weeks, you can go at your own pace and adjust the deadlines to fit your schedule. Like all Coursera offerings, it is free to take in audit mode. Those who wish to obtain certification can do so for an additional fee.

Cost: Free

Certificate: Yes, with a fee

Time to Complete: 17 hours

Curriculum: Introductory

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