Live online course · Next cohort 04 Nov 2026

Practical Cost Control in Construction Projects

Build the budget from the tender, control every commitment, measure earned value and forecast the final cost. The full cost control lifecycle, taught live and hands-on.

No prior experience required Editable tools and templates Lifetime access to recordings Certificate of completion Full refund after Lecture 1 if it’s not for you
Course data
Start
Wed 04 Nov 2026
End
Wed 16 Dec 2026
Lectures
13 × 2 hours
Total
26 hours live
Days
Mon & Wed
Time
7:30–9:30 PM UAE3:30–5:30 PM GMT
Format
Live on Zoom
Level
Beginner to pro
Instructor
Abdou Emad
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The lifecycle

Eleven stages. One course that covers all of them.

Cost control is not a report you produce at month end. It runs from the day the tender is handed over to the day the final account closes. Select a stage to see what you will learn and when.

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    The programme

    13 live lectures. 4 November to 16 December.

    The course has 8 sections. A large section can take several lectures, and one lecture can cover more than one section. This map shows which lectures teach each section. Select a bar to jump to that lecture.

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    Lecture by lecture

    Mondays and Wednesdays · 7:30–9:30 PM UAE (3:30–5:30 PM GMT) · Live on Zoom

    What’s included

    Everything included, itemised like a bill of quantities.

    ItemDescriptionQtyUnit
    1.01Live online lectures on ZoomMondays and Wednesdays, 2 hours each13lectures
    1.02Lifetime access to recordingsEvery lecture is recorded. Missed a session or want to review? Watch it again, anytime13recordings
    1.03Live training timeFrom beginner to professional level26hours
    1.04Instructor support and live feedbackAsk questions and get feedback during the course—included
    1.05Practical exercisesBuilt in for maximum benefit from every lecture—included
    1.06Editable cost control tools and templatesStart implementing on your projects right away1set
    1.07Interview tips for cost controllersA full lecture on interview and practical questions1lecture
    1.08Certificate of completionShows the number of training hours1No.
    TOTALCourse feeUSD 1,500
    Abdou Emad, course instructor
    Your instructor

    Abdou Emad

    Senior Cost Control Engineer at Arabian Construction Co. (ACC)

    With 7 years of experience on Dubai-based projects, Abdou is currently managing projects worth 3.5 billion dirhams. He is passionate about helping professionals learn cost control, cost estimation and procurement for construction projects.

    7 yearsDubai-based projects
    AED 3.5BProjects under management
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    Reserve your seat for 4 November.

    Thirteen live lectures take you from tender handover to the final cost report, with templates you can use on Monday morning.

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    Course fee
    USD 1,500
    • 13 live lectures, 26 hours on Zoom
    • Instructor support and live feedback
    • Editable tools and templates
    • Certificate showing your training hours
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    Attend Lecture 1 risk-free. If the course isn’t right for you, email us after Lecture 1 and before Lecture 2 for a full refund.

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