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Carter School of Estimating

Learn Commercial Painting Estimating From Takeoff Through Bid Pricing

A comprehensive, self-paced course built around real commercial painting estimating methods.

$1 Until Fall!
Why this course

Estimating Is More Than Measuring Plans

This course teaches the commercial painting estimating process from takeoff through bid pricing. It is approachable for someone new to estimating while still giving experienced estimators a disciplined process they can compare with their own.

The course is designed for learning, not passive viewing. Students should pay close attention, take notes, and make sure they understand each lesson before moving on.

What you will learn

Build the Estimate From the Ground Up

Takeoff
Production Rates
Labor Calculations
Bid Pricing
Estimate Checking
Commercial Estimating Workflow
1976Estimating training since
Carter School of Estimating

Training Built From Real Estimating Experience

Carter School of Estimating has taught practical estimating methods for decades. The focus is not generic theory. It is learning how an estimator works through a commercial bid, makes decisions, checks the work and arrives at a price.

Course at a glance

Know What You're Getting

90 DaysAccess
Self-PacedFormat
18 ModulesCurriculum
One StudentLicense
MessagingInstructor support
20" +Recommended screen
Course content

See Exactly What You'll Study

Open any section to see the lessons and quizzes inside.

18 modules
Welcome Message and Tips1 item
Welcome!
Introduction2 items
Introduction – VideoIntroduction – Quiz
Daily Work Clock2 items
Daily Work Clock – VideoDaily Work Clock – Quiz
Laying The Foundation3 items
Laying The Foundation – VideoLaying The Foundation – QuizWalls (Quote)
Phase 1 - Discovery13 items
Paint – Discovery – Part 1Paint – Discovery – Part 1 – QuizPaint – Discovery – Part 2Paint – Discovery – Part 2 – QuizStairwell (Quote)Paint – Discovery – Part 3Paint – Discovery – Part 3 – QuizDialing in (Quote)Paint – Discovery – Part 4Paint – Discovery – Part 4 – QuizTwo best friends (Quote)Paint – Discovery – Part 5Paint – Discovery – Part 5 – Quiz
Phase 2 - Takeoff18 items
Paint – Takeoff – Part 1Paint – Takeoff – Part 1 – QuizEstimating is an art (Quote)Paint – Takeoff – Part 2Paint – Takeoff – Part 2 – QuizThe Concept (Quote)Paint – Takeoff – Part 3Paint – Takeoff – Part 3 – QuizIn the digital world (Quote)Paint – Takeoff – Part 4Paint – Takeoff – Part 4 – QuizWatch The Pennies (Quote)Paint – Takeoff – Part 5Paint – Takeoff – Part 5 – QuizPaint – Takeoff – Part 6Paint – Takeoff – Part 6 – QuizPaint – Takeoff – Part 7Paint – Takeoff – Part 7 – Quiz
Phase 3 - First Check2 items
Paint – First Check – EntirePaint – First Check – Entire – Quiz
Phase 4 - Bid Price2 items
Paint – Bid Price – EntirePaint – Bid Price – Entire – Quiz
Phase 5 - Second Check Plus Miscellaneous2 items
Paint – Second Check Plus MiscellaneousPaint – Second Check Plus Miscellaneous – Quiz
Final Quiz0 items
Let's Wrap This Up!2 items
Congratulations!Final Quiz
Who this is for

Built for People Who Need to Estimate Commercial Work

New estimators building a complete process
Experienced estimators sharpening their methods
Contractors developing an estimating department
Employees transitioning into an estimating role