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When I look back at my classes so far, my estimating class has easily been one of the most beneficial. Engineering 103, which focused a lot on coding, is probably the opposite. It wasn\u2019t a bad class, but I just don\u2019t see myself ever using coding on a construction job site, it was also super tedious.<\/p>\n
Estimating felt useful because I could clearly see how it connects to what I\u2019ll actually be doing in my career. Learning how to do takeoffs, analyze costs, and put together bids is something I\u2019ll use all the time. This week\u2019s training material talks about how important transfer of training is, meaning how well what you learn actually applies to the job. Estimating had strong transfer because it was practical and realistic. We worked through real-world examples and actually practiced the skills, which also makes training more effective (Week 6, Lecture 1 \u2013 Training).<\/p>\n
Engineering 103 didn\u2019t really have that same connection for me. From a needs assessment standpoint, the content didn\u2019t match the tasks I\u2019ll be performing in my future role. Effective training starts with identifying what skills are actually needed (Week 6, Lecture 1 \u2013 Training). Coding just doesn\u2019t align with my path in construction engineering, so it was harder to stay motivated.<\/p>\n
Overall, I\u2019ve realized that training feels most valuable when you can see exactly how it fits into your future. When there\u2019s a clear connection to real work, it sticks. When there isn\u2019t, it\u2019s tough to stay engaged.<\/p>\n
Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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