Â鶹´«Ã½ of America offers a number of educational programs designed to enhance career development opportunities for individuals and improve the performance of construction companies and the industry. Through nationally developed programs delivered directly by Â鶹´«Ã½ of America to those offered through Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s network of chapters and member firms, Â鶹´«Ã½ of America education programs and training resources address core topics essential to any construction professional and company.
Curricula
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s curricula programs are designed to be instructor-led and delivered virtually or in-seat. These courses can be held by Â鶹´«Ã½ Chapters, within a construction firm or through other organizations and academic institutions. Â鶹´«Ã½ curricula addresses these important industry topics:
- Building Information Modeling (4 units; 32 hours)
- Lean Construction (5 units; 36 hours)
- Project Management (5 units; 40 hours)
- Supervision Fundamentals (1 unit; 25 hours) – Introductory, on-boarding
- Supervisory Training (6 units; 140 hours) – Comprehensive, in-depth
Â鶹´«Ã½ EDGE
Â鶹´«Ã½ EDGE is Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Live Virtual Training. The same high-quality learning experience and expert instruction you expect from Â鶹´«Ã½ in-person classroom training from the comfort of your home or work computer. All courses and workshops feature live instruction via the Zoom platform. Courses are available in a variety of days and time blocks to accommodate your learning schedule. Ideal for construction professionals looking to learn without the hassle of traveling. All Â鶹´«Ã½ curriculum courses, Â鶹´«Ã½'s safety program, and short-topic workshops are available via the Â鶹´«Ã½ Edge platform. Visit to view the upcoming schedule.
Credentials
Â鶹´«Ã½ offers two national credentials for Building Information Modeling and Lean Construction. Those that complete the entire BIM Education Program or Lean Construction Education Program are eligible to sit for an exam to earn a or Certificate of Management-Lean Construction (CM-Lean).
Management Programs
Â鶹´«Ã½ hosts two national management programs on Construction Project Management, . These multi-day programs provide an intensive learning experience for those looking to increase their knowledge and advance their career.
Safety & Health
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s safety management education opportunities and resources provide construction professionals what they need to know in the essential areas of safety and health. These programs include:
Webinars
Â鶹´«Ã½ offers webinar-based education throughout the year on a wide variety of construction industry issues from newly released industry regulations to innovative processes and technology. Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s WebEd program delivers the information you need to be successful in the comfort of your home or office.
Continuing Education
Â鶹´«Ã½ is an authorized provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and various professional development credits. Look to Â鶹´«Ã½ to earn your CEUs for license renewals and career development.
No matter the size of your firm or the type of work you do, Â鶹´«Ã½ of America has education and training programs designed to help grow you and your business.