AGC EDGE: Virtual Education

The following online courses and programs are offered by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

GBCA members are automatically members of AGC and receive member pricing.

When you register for one of these courses, use the GBCA code, “General Building Contractors Association (40D),” as the referring organization.

Virtual AGC BIM Education Program 

September 20 – September 29, 2023; 9am – 5:30pm (Wednesdays and Fridays)
Member $1,450, Non-Member $2,000

AGC’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels in BIM concepts and processes.

This highly interactive virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of BIM.

After participants complete all four courses in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM).

These four courses build on each other to combine the latest information on BIM processes and technologies, step-by-step procedures for integrating BIM into the project delivery process, real-life case studies of successful BIM implementation, and the practical issues all parties need to understand when using BIM on a construction project.

These classes are offered virtually by AGC of America for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers, Owners, or others who are interested in earning their CM-BIM credentials.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Building Information Modeling (3rd Edition)
Unit 2 – BIM Technology
Unit 3 – BIM Project Execution Planning
Unit 4 – BIM Adoption, Implementation, and ROI

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Register

Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) 

September 27 – October 25, 2023; 9am – 5pm (Wednesdays)
Member $1,695, Non-Member $2,375

The Project Manager Development Program (PMDP), created by AGC of America, covers the basics of project management and provides tactics and strategies for ensuring project success.

AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) is highly interactive and offers construction-specific training developed and field-tested by and for contractors. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant’s ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.

These five courses cover the basics of project management and provide tactics and strategies for ensuring project success.

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Project Management
Unit 2 – Initiating and Planning Part 1
Unit 3 – Initiating and Planning Part 2
Unit 4 – Executing
Unit 5 – Monitoring, Controlling, and Project Closeout

Register

Virtual AGC BIM Education Program 

October 2 – October 13, 2023; 5:00pm – 8:00pm (Monday thru Friday)
Member $1,450, Non-Member $2,000

AGC’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels in BIM concepts and processes.

This highly interactive virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of BIM.

After participants complete all four courses in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM).

These four courses build on each other to combine the latest information on BIM processes and technologies, step-by-step procedures for integrating BIM into the project delivery process, real-life case studies of successful BIM implementation, and the practical issues all parties need to understand when using BIM on a construction project.

These classes are offered virtually by AGC of America for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers, Owners, or others who are interested in earning their CM-BIM credentials.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Building Information Modeling (3rd Edition)
Unit 2 – BIM Technology
Unit 3 – BIM Project Execution Planning
Unit 4 – BIM Adoption, Implementation, and ROI

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Register

Virtual Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) Course 

October 16 – October 30, 2023; 12:30pm – 5:30pm (Mondays and Tuesdays)
Member $795, Non-Member $1,115

The Construction Supervision Fundamentals course is designed for aspiring front line leaders who are looking to learn the entry level management skills to lead construction activities.

AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) is highly interactive and allows the building trades and craft workers to experience construction supervision techniques firsthand and create a professional development plan to achieve personal career goals. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare building trades and craft workers to learn the entry-level management skills to lead construction activities.

This course is the first step on the path to invest in and retain your team by developing your own supervisors.

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Schedule of Classes

Session 1: Team Management
Session 2: Project and Team Leadership
Session 3: Communication Skills
Session 4: Time Management and Project Scheduling
Session 5: Risk Management
Session 6: Construction Law and Contract Documents
Session 7: Problem Resolution
Session 8: Productivity and Cost Control
Session 9: Skills Development

Register

Virtual Lean Construction Education Program 

November 1 – December 1, 2023; 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
Member $2,450, Non-Member $3,425

The AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels to develop the tools needed to build lean.

Lean Construction is driven to minimize costs and maximize value on each project completed, challenging all stakeholders to develop and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process.

The updated AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program engages students with numerous activities and group discussions designed to apply Lean Construction principles and practices. Key course activities include the Parade of Trades exercise where participants will learn the effects of varying and unreliable workflow versus smooth and reliable workflow. Students will also learn and practice the Last Planner® System in a simulation that teaches students to engage in a way that produces predictable workflow and rapid learning.

After participants complete all four courses in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Lean Construction (CM-LEAN).

Who Should Take This Course

Construction operations staff from general contractors, specialty contractors, construction managers and trade partners at all levels from chief operating officer to project engineer and foreman.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – Introduction to Lean Construction
Unit 2 – Process and Production Basics
Unit 3 – Project Production Systems
Unit 4 – Lean Thinking in Field Production, Last Planner® System
Unit 5 – Lean Thinking Outside of Field Production

Courses are delivered via the Zoom platform; a webcam and mic are required for participation. Registration costs include the ebook Textbook and all course participant’s materials.

Register

Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) 

November 6 – November 17, 2023; 9am – 2pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays)
Member $1,695, Non-Member $2,375

The Project Manager Development Program (PMDP), created by AGC of America, covers the basics of project management and provides tactics and strategies for ensuring project success.

AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) is highly interactive and offers construction-specific training developed and field-tested by and for contractors. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant’s ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.

These five courses cover the basics of project management and provide tactics and strategies for ensuring project success.

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Project Management
Unit 2 – Initiating and Planning Part 1
Unit 3 – Initiating and Planning Part 2
Unit 4 – Executing
Unit 5 – Monitoring, Controlling, and Project Closeout

Register

Virtual Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) Course 

November 28 – November 30, 2023; 10:00am – 6:00pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Member $795, Non-Member $1,115

The Construction Supervision Fundamentals course is designed for aspiring front line leaders who are looking to learn the entry level management skills to lead construction activities.

AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) is highly interactive and allows the building trades and craft workers to experience construction supervision techniques firsthand and create a professional development plan to achieve personal career goals. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare building trades and craft workers to learn the entry-level management skills to lead construction activities.

This course is the first step on the path to invest in and retain your team by developing your own supervisors.

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Schedule of Classes

Session 1: Team Management
Session 2: Project and Team Leadership
Session 3: Communication Skills
Session 4: Time Management and Project Scheduling
Session 5: Risk Management
Session 6: Construction Law and Contract Documents
Session 7: Problem Resolution
Session 8: Productivity and Cost Control
Session 9: Skills Development

Register

Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) 

December 4 – December 20, 2023; 2:00pm – 7:00pm (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
Member $1,695, Non-Member $2,375

The Project Manager Development Program (PMDP), created by AGC of America, covers the basics of project management and provides tactics and strategies for ensuring project success.

AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) is highly interactive and offers construction-specific training developed and field-tested by and for contractors. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant’s ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.

These five courses cover the basics of project management and provide tactics and strategies for ensuring project success.

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Project Management
Unit 2 – Initiating and Planning Part 1
Unit 3 – Initiating and Planning Part 2
Unit 4 – Executing
Unit 5 – Monitoring, Controlling, and Project Closeout

Register

Virtual Lean Construction Education Program 

December 5 – December 14, 2023; 9:00am – 6:00pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Member $2,450, Non-Member $3,425

The AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels to develop the tools needed to build lean.

Lean Construction is driven to minimize costs and maximize value on each project completed, challenging all stakeholders to develop and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process.

The updated AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program engages students with numerous activities and group discussions designed to apply Lean Construction principles and practices. Key course activities include the Parade of Trades exercise where participants will learn the effects of varying and unreliable workflow versus smooth and reliable workflow. Students will also learn and practice the Last Planner® System in a simulation that teaches students to engage in a way that produces predictable workflow and rapid learning.

After participants complete all four courses in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Lean Construction (CM-LEAN).

Who Should Take This Course

Construction operations staff from general contractors, specialty contractors, construction managers and trade partners at all levels from chief operating officer to project engineer and foreman.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – Introduction to Lean Construction
Unit 2 – Process and Production Basics
Unit 3 – Project Production Systems
Unit 4 – Lean Thinking in Field Production, Last Planner® System
Unit 5 – Lean Thinking Outside of Field Production

Courses are delivered via the Zoom platform; a webcam and mic are required for participation. Registration costs include the ebook Textbook and all course participant’s materials.

Register

Virtual AGC BIM Education Program 

December 5 – December 14, 2023; 10:00am – 6:30pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Member $1,450, Non-Member $2,000

AGC’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels in BIM concepts and processes.

This highly interactive virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of BIM.

After participants complete all four courses in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM).

These four courses build on each other to combine the latest information on BIM processes and technologies, step-by-step procedures for integrating BIM into the project delivery process, real-life case studies of successful BIM implementation, and the practical issues all parties need to understand when using BIM on a construction project.

These classes are offered virtually by AGC of America for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers, Owners, or others who are interested in earning their CM-BIM credentials.

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Building Information Modeling (3rd Edition)
Unit 2 – BIM Technology
Unit 3 – BIM Project Execution Planning
Unit 4 – BIM Adoption, Implementation, and ROI

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Register

Virtual Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) Course 

December 11 – December 20, 2023; 3:00pm – 8:00pm (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
Member $795, Non-Member $1,115

The Construction Supervision Fundamentals course is designed for aspiring front line leaders who are looking to learn the entry level management skills to lead construction activities.

AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) is highly interactive and allows the building trades and craft workers to experience construction supervision techniques firsthand and create a professional development plan to achieve personal career goals. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare building trades and craft workers to learn the entry-level management skills to lead construction activities.

This course is the first step on the path to invest in and retain your team by developing your own supervisors.

Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.

Schedule of Classes

Session 1: Team Management
Session 2: Project and Team Leadership
Session 3: Communication Skills
Session 4: Time Management and Project Scheduling
Session 5: Risk Management
Session 6: Construction Law and Contract Documents
Session 7: Problem Resolution
Session 8: Productivity and Cost Control
Session 9: Skills Development

Register