The following schools are for people new to the estimating industry who would like to learn more about estimating. The technical schools listed on this page are not four year universities but rather trade schools.

The Carter School of Estimating trains students in the Drywall and Painting sectors of estimating.

The American Society of Professional Estimators promotes ethics in the practice of construction estimating and offers continuing education through seminars, lectures, and online courses.

Data Management Institute builds prosperity for contractors that rely on detailed, accurate takeoffs and estimates to bid and perform work. DMI's founder and manager, Mike Litz, has been achieving takeoff and estimating excellence for more than 30 years.