Estimating and Tendering: Principles and Practice

• 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.