online.watershape.org is only available for previously enrolled students
If you are a previously enrolled student in Essential Cost Estimating, you may use this site to finish your enrollment and receive credit for this course. You have also been enrolled in a review version of this course in our new online system at www.watershape.org/student-portal
If you are interested in enrolling in the online, on-demand version of Essential Cost Estimating, please use our new system HERE.
An FAQ detailing our recent technical update is available HERE.
ELEVATE YOUR ESTIMATING
This program challenges students to compute markup based on their own financials. Students will utilize the Watershape Advisor® Estimator software developed for the watershaping industry as a platform to elevate their cost analysis and client presentation, while reducing liability exposure.
This ONLINE, ON-DEMAND course is broken up into 8 one-hour modules, each further divided into brief, focused subsections. Work at your own pace, and reach out to your instructors with questions at any time!
TECHINCAL REQUIREMENTS:
This course requires Microsoft Access to run the Watershape Estimator software. A download link to Microsoft Access is included in the curriculum, along with instructions for getting Microsoft Access to run on OSX/Apple devices.
8:00 hours - 0.8 CEUs
CEUs are awarded for successfully completing all recorded lectures, end-of-module quizzes, and working through the in-class project.
GET ACCESS TO POWERFUL TOOLS
Enrollment in this course comes with your own copy of the Watershape Cost Estimator, a versatile tool that can significantly simplify your initial cost estimating process for any project.
COMPUTE A MARKUP BASED ON YOUR OWN FINACIALS
Using your own data, learn how to calculate a correct markup and gross margin that works for your business.
WORK TOWARDS VALUABLE CREDENTIALS
Earn 8 hours of IACET-accredited continuing education and take a big step towards your Verified Watershape Builder badge.
More info on badges HERE
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
David J. Peterson
Peterson is President/CEO of Watershape Consulting, Inc., an international planning, design, and engineering firm providing owners, architects, contractors, and the legal profession with services relating to residential, commercial, and institutional pools, spas, and water features. He obtained his B.S. Civil Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and is a licensed engineer in several states.
Peterson has been in the watershaping industry since 1994 when he began his career designing life support systems for large aquariums and marine mammal exhibits. He was Vice President Engineering at Polaris Pool Systems where he developed and patented several products. He is a prolific writer and is actively involved with trade organizations and code development.
