Construction Estimating | Continuing Education

Please note:

This program does not lead to employment as an estimator.

About the program

This program is designed for individuals working in or looking to enter the construction industry as estimators. Whether you've learned estimating skills on the job or are just starting out, this program will help you build a strong foundation in construction estimating practices.

You'll explore the key responsibilities of an estimator and gain hands-on experience with tendering documents, cost planning and control, surveying, material quantities, unit costs and bid preparation. The curriculum also covers reviewing specifications and performing quantity take-offs.

To support more accurate and informed estimating, the program incorporates essential knowledge of construction project site management, helping you refine your approach and improve project outcomes.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.
To be successful in this program, students should have a general knowledge of spreadsheet software.

Admission procedures

Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Conduct a take-off using drawing and specifications to establish quantity of materials, equipment and labour required to erect a structure.
Describe how legal concepts such as building codes, standards, statues, regulations, contracts, safety, union labour agreements inform the bidding process.
Perform a post project cost analysis to inform and refine future estimating approaches.
Describe roles and responsibilities of the General Contractor, Estimator, Project Manager, Suppliers, and Sub-Contractors and how they interact during the preparation and submission of a bid.

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Now open
Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.