Electrical Estimating

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the requirements needed to estimate an electrical project. A step-by-step process is presented so that the student will know what information to look for and where to find it at all stages of the estimating process. The program includes understanding the necessary documentation, establishing priorities, creating an installation/take-off strategy for the materials, quote review, and submission.

By understanding the bidding requirements, the student will be able to compile the necessary information in a way that eliminates costly errors, costs your company a potential contract, or leaves portions of the work unaccounted for. The student estimator will be able to begin creating estimates that are knowledgeable and properly competitive.

This program removes the guesswork from estimating. Guesswork, at best, blunts your company’s competitive edge or, at worst, loses money.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone looking to step in to the estimator role, whether for your employer or if you are looking to start your own company

Industry Credits

• This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course. Students will receive 5 Credits towards the program

Course Requirements 

This course requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you’ll must make sure you have the following:

• Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a webcam and use a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
• A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.
• Installation experience in the construction / electrical field
• 2024 C.E.C. book and the ability to apply the code rules to the take-off
• PDF viewer that has the ability to provide measurements and document markups
• Homework may be required
• Not required
  • A 2nd computer monitor can make it easy to work through the course
  • Access to estimating software, E.g. Trimble Accubid

Course Format

• Live, Online, Instructor-led training. This is a highly interactive course facilitated by the instructor on a video platform.
• You will be expected to have your webcam on during the whole class and participate in break-out rooms, small-group discussions, and other activities with your instructor and classmates during the course.
• Course access information will be provided to you in advance of the training by your instructor
• Full attendance and participation in all sessions is mandatory for course completion. If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

Refunds or Transfers: 

• Five (5) or more business days before the course start date: Full refund of registration fees or can be transfers to a different course date.
• Less than five (5) business days before the course start date and course no-shows: No refunds or transfers to future course dates.
• For a complete document on the NRCA Education Policies, click here. 

Other Policies

• Substitution of another member of your company/team is permitted up to the course start date for no additional fee.
• Unless otherwise stated, every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance of this requirement.
• If the NRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, NRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.