Online Professional Training

Master the Art of
Quantity Surveying

Expert-led online courses designed for construction professionals. From foundational principles to advanced post-contract management โ€” all delivered live.

3
Professional Levels
48h
Per Course
100%
Online & Live

Built for Working Professionals in Construction

QMetrix Academy is an online professional training provider delivering structured, practical Quantity Surveying education. Based in Coimbatore and serving professionals globally, our courses are designed to be applied on the job from day one.

Every session is live, interactive and led by experienced practitioners. We don't just teach theory โ€” we train you to think and act like a QS professional.

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Certificate of Completion
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Recorded Sessions (7 days)
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Live Tutor Access
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Weekly Assignments

The QMetrix Learning Pathway

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Foundation in Quantity Surveying

Measurement, BoQ and the tendering process

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Advanced Quantity Surveying 1

Cost planning, procurement, contracts and value engineering

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Advanced Quantity Surveying 2

Post-contract management, claims and final account

Three Levels of QS Mastery

Level 1 ยท Foundation
Foundation in Quantity Surveying
3 Months 4 hrs / week 48 hours total Online ยท Live

A structured online programme introducing professionals and graduates to the core principles of quantity surveying โ€” measurement, cost documentation and tendering, delivered over 12 weekly live sessions.

Key Skills

Read and interpret construction drawings
Apply NRM-based measurement rules for quantity take-off
Prepare a structured Bill of Quantities (BoQ)
Understand pricing, preliminaries and tendering
Level 2 ยท Advanced
Advanced Quantity Surveying 1
3 Months 4 hrs / week 48 hours total Online ยท Live

A practitioner-level programme for professionals with foundation QS knowledge. Deepens expertise in pre-contract cost management, contract documentation, procurement strategy and value engineering.

Key Skills

Prepare detailed pre-contract cost plans
Draft and administer contract documentation (FIDIC, JCT, NEC)
Manage full procurement cycles and tender evaluation
Apply value engineering to optimise project cost
Level 3 ยท Specialist
Advanced Quantity Surveying 2
3 Months 4 hrs / week 48 hours total Online ยท Live

The most specialist level in the QMetrix QS series. Delivers mastery of the entire post-contract commercial management cycle โ€” from interim valuations through to final account negotiation and dispute resolution.

Key Skills

Administer interim valuations and payment certification
Prepare and assess EOT and Loss & Expense claims
Compile complete final accounts from contract to settlement
Manage adjudication, mediation and arbitration processes

12 Weeks of Structured Learning

Week 1

Introduction to QS

Role, scope and career pathways of a Quantity Surveyor

Week 2

Construction Industry Overview

Key stakeholders, project types and procurement routes

Week 3

Reading Construction Drawings

Floor plans, elevations, sections and drawing conventions

Week 4

Measurement Principles

New Rules of Measurement (NRM) and units of measurement

Week 5

Taking Off โ€“ Civil, Masonry & Finishes

Earthworks, foundations, blockwork, plastering and tiling

Week 6

Taking Off โ€“ Structural Works

Concrete, reinforcement, formwork and structural steelwork

Week 7

Taking Off โ€“ MEP Elements

Mechanical and Electrical installations measurement

Week 8

Bill of Quantities Basics

Structure and purpose of a BoQ; preparing from measured quantities

Week 9

Construction Materials & Costs

Common materials and market-rate pricing fundamentals

Week 10

Preliminaries & Preambles

Define and price project preliminaries; draft preamble clauses

Week 11

Tender Process & Documentation

Tendering cycle, bid documents and evaluation criteria

Week 12

Review & Assessment

Mock BoQ exercise and online assessment

Week 1

Advanced Cost Planning

Elemental cost plans and benchmarking reports (RICS cost stages)

Week 2

NRM2 โ€“ Advanced Measurement

Complex building elements including specialist substructure works

Week 3

Procurement Strategy

Evaluate procurement routes and advise on optimal risk allocation

Week 4

Conditions of Contract

FIDIC, JCT and NEC standard forms and commercial obligations

Week 5

Tender Documentation

ITT, BoQ, drawings schedule and conditions of contract packages

Week 6

Tender Evaluation & Reporting

Assess submissions, arithmetic checks and tender reports

Week 7

Value Engineering

Systematic VE and value management for targeted cost savings

Week 8

Risk & Contingency Planning

Quantitative risk assessment and contingency setting

Week 9

Subcontract Management

Enquiry documents, quotation evaluation and payment administration

Week 10

Cash Flow & Financial Reporting

S-curve forecasts and monthly cost reports for client reporting

Week 11

Dispute Avoidance & Resolution

Commercial disputes, avoidance strategies and ADR mechanisms

Week 12

Integrated Project Assessment

Full pre-contract cost management exercise with tender report

Week 1

Post-Contract QS Overview

QS role and responsibilities from contract award to final account

Week 2

Contract Administration Fundamentals

Instructions, notices and correspondence under standard forms

Week 3

Interim Valuations & Payment

Prepare and certify valuations under FIDIC, JCT and NEC

Week 4

Variations โ€“ Assessment & Valuation

Instruct and value variations using contract rates and star rates

Week 5

Contractor Claims โ€“ EOT

Analyse EOT claims, assess entitlement and prepare determinations

Week 6

Contractor Claims โ€“ Loss & Expense

Scott Schedule methodology and quantum assessment

Week 7

Dayworks & Provisional Sums

Administer daywork records and reconcile BoQ allowances

Week 8

Final Account Preparation

Complete final account from contract sum to agreed final sum

Week 9

Defects & Retention Management

Defects liability period, retention releases and practical completion

Week 10

Project Cost Reporting & Forecasting

Monthly cost-to-complete reports and financial performance data

Week 11

Dispute Resolution in Practice

Adjudication, mediation and arbitration in post-contract disputes

Week 12

Integrated Final Account Assessment

Full final account exercise from valuation to settlement

Built for Ambitious Professionals

Our courses are designed for construction professionals at every career stage โ€” whether you're entering the field or preparing for senior commercial roles.

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Fresh Graduates

Engineering, architecture or construction management backgrounds entering the QS field

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Site Engineers

Project coordinators and site engineers transitioning into commercial roles

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QS Professionals

Practising QS professionals with 1โ€“3 years experience seeking to advance their skills

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Project Managers

Commercial managers and consultants requiring deeper QS and contract competency

Live. Interactive. Practical.

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Live Online Sessions

Interactive sessions via Zoom or Microsoft Teams โ€” engage directly with your tutor and peers in real time

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Session Recordings

Every session is recorded and available for 7 days after the live class โ€” review at your own pace

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Course Materials

Digital materials, templates, worked examples and reference sheets provided throughout the programme

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Tutor Access

Direct access to your tutor via email and WhatsApp between sessions for questions and support

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Certificate of Completion

QMetrix Academy

Advanced Quantity Surveying
Pass mark: 70% Suitable for RICS CPD & APC

Earn a Recognised Professional Certificate

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Assessed through weekly assignments throughout the course to reinforce learning progressively
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Final project or capstone exercise in Week 12 demonstrating end-to-end competency
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Minimum pass mark of 70% required to receive the QMetrix Academy Certificate
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Advanced QS 2 certificate is suitable for RICS CPD records and APC supporting evidence

Ready to Begin Your QS Journey?

For fee details, group discounts and the next cohort intake schedule, reach out to QMetrix Academy directly. We'd love to help you find the right programme.