TRAINING

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS (PMF)   

Gold Seal Points - 1

This course is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary to successfully understand the framework of project management. Project Management is a formalized, structured approach that is integral to how an organization functions. Projects have become increasingly complex and in order to meet objectives successfully, project processes have become critical to project execution. This course covers both knowledge and practical tools and relates everything to the understanding of foundational processes, systems and methodologies specific to the construction industry.

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT EMPLOYEES (DWDE)   

Gold Seal Points - None

Working in constuction can be challenging, especially when difficult employees threaten team morale and productivity. This course will provide proven hands-on tips on how to deal with those employees and turn you worksite or office into a co-operative, enjoyable place to work.

MOTIVATING THE UNMOTIVATED EMPLOYEE (MTUE)   

Gold Seal Points - None

Supervisors of today's workforce face a special challenge: How do you motivate employees that don't respond to traditional forms of reward such as money and promotion? In this course, you will find out how our younger generation is different from the older gneration in how they respond to different forms of motivation. If you've tried just about everything and are still frustrated about how to motivate some employees, then this course will shed some light on different ideas that can ignite that spark in your crew.

10 TIPS FOR CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY(10TIPS)   

Gold Seal Points - None

With the rising cost of building materials and a shortage of skilled labour, construction companies are looking for ways to increase efficiencies throughout their operations. Finding innovative solutions to improve construction productivity will save billions of dollars and make construction a professional and attractive business. This course examines ten strategic areas, including both soft and hard issues of productivity, to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction industry.

SUPERVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM (STP)   

Gold Seal Points - 6

Designed for foremen or other supervisory staff in the construction industry, the Supervisor Training Program teaches valuable skills such as time management, communication skills and how to maintain productivity. The general supervisory principles acquired here can be appllied in any setting where one is overseeing or directing the activity of others. This course is an excellent choice for new supervisors or lead hands, and those employees that are interested in becoming supervisors.

Gold Seal Points - 5

Advance project efficiencies and accuracy in your organization by enhancing project management skills, tools and techniques. The course covers project management basics and advanced topics at a master's certificate level. The content includes theory, hands-on exercises, and project management templates that can be used in the field. The instructor is also available after class for additional coaching as needed.

ADVANCED SUPERVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM (ASTP)   

Gold Seal Points - 5

This course is a follow-up to the Supervisor Training Program. It offers further study into human resource management with a focus on developing strong interpersonal skills. Completion of the Supervisor Training Program is recommended, but not a pre-requisite to attend this course. Modules of study include interviewing/hiring, decision making, conflict management, report writing, leadership, motivation, team building, drug/alcohol awareness, labour laws. This is an excellent course for supervisors that want to enhance their people skills to get the most out of their crews.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT LAW (CCL)   

Gold Seal Points - 5

This course is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers supervisors and project managers with construction contracts and contract law, liabilities and responsibilities both in the office and the field, compiling and submitting proper extras and claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades, and labour. Course materials include a 200 page manual summarizing course and documents used in the industry.

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