Estimating and Tendering: Principles and Practice

Course Overview

  • Understand the principles and practices of estimating and tendering in construction projects 
  • Learn how to prepare accurate and competitive tenders 
  • Develop skills in identifying and managing risks associated with estimating and tendering 
  • Familiarize yourself with the legal and regulatory framework governing estimating and tendering 

Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house

Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali

Language:English, French

Nigeria Price:
₦350000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price:
$4000

Kenya Price:
$5500

Rwanda Price:
$6000

Nigeria Price:₦350000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price:
$4000

Kenya Price:
$4000

Rwanda Price:
$4000

Nigeria Price: ₦350000

Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000

Ghana Price: $4000

Kenya Price: $4000

Rwanda Price: $4000

  • Introduction to Estimating and Tendering 
  • Definition and importance of estimating and tendering 
  • Overview of the estimating and tendering process 
  • Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders 
  • Estimating Principles and Techniques 
  • Types of estimating methods (e.g., rough order of magnitude, detailed estimate) 
  • Estimating techniques (e.g., bottom-up, top-down) 
  • Factors affecting estimating accuracy (e.g., scope, complexity, uncertainty) 
  • Tendering Strategies and Best Practices 
  • Tendering strategies (e.g., selective, opportunistic, speculative) 
  • Best practices for tendering (e.g., thoroughness, transparency, compliance) 
  • Managing risks associated with tendering 
  • Estimating and Tendering Tools and Techniques 
  • Computer-aided estimating software 
  • Estimating and tendering templates 
  • Best practices for using estimating and tendering tools 
  • Risk Management in Estimating and Tendering 
  • Identifying and assessing risks 
  • Developing risk mitigation strategies 
  • Managing risks during the estimating and tendering process 
  • Legal and Regulatory Framework 
  • Overview of relevant laws and regulations 
  • Compliance requirements for estimating and tendering 
  • Consequences of non-compliance

 

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 — Friday, April 17, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — Friday, August 14, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 — Friday, December 11, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

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