The AGC Construction Safety Management Certificate (CSMC) is a powerful step towards advancing your career and becoming a leader in construction safety. In an industry where every decision impacts lives, having the right credentials not only sets you apart but also equips you with the expertise to make the safest, most informed choices. This certificate program goes beyond basic compliance—it demonstrates your commitment to excellence, elevating your knowledge of cutting-edge safety protocols, risk management strategies, and leadership skills.
As construction sites become more complex, the demand for highly trained safety professionals has never been greater. With this certificate program, you position yourself as a trusted authority who can safeguard projects, protect workers, and drive safety culture to new heights. By investing in this credential, you're not just advancing your career; you're actively contributing to safer work environments, preventing incidents, and making a lasting impact on the entire industry.
The CSMC consists of four (4) courses. AGC recommends taking these courses in the order in which they are listed. However, regardless of the order in which the courses are completed, the Construction Safety Management Certificate (CSMC) will only be issued upon successful completion of all four (4) courses. Upon completion of each individual CSMC course, participants will also receive a certificate.
- Safety Management Training Course (SMTC)
- Focused Topics in Construction (FTC)
- Health Hazards in Construction (HHC)
- Advanced Safety Management Training Course (ASMTC)
To learn more about each course and register, continue below.
1. Safety Management Training Course (SMTC)
The Safety Management Training Course (SMTC) provides attendees three days of training on the basic skills needed to manage a company safety program in the construction industry.
The SMTC program builds on Focus Four training and prepares attendees to manage key safety issues on the job site and provides techniques for delivering basic safety training to field personnel.
Participants will receive intensive instruction and training that will allow them to return to their firms with readily applicable new skills to positively impact their company’s safety and health program.
Topics covered include:
- OSHA Inspections
- Subcontractors & Multi–Employer Relations
- Job Safety Analysis
- Equipment Management
- Steel Erection and Concrete Construction
- Electrical Safety Management
- Accident Investigation
- Excavation Management
- Concrete Safety
- Fall Protection Management
- Bi–Lingual Issues
- OSHA Crane & Derrick Standard
Upcoming Course:
Dates:
February 10 - 12, 2025
(Day 1: 7:30am - 5pm | Day 2: 8am - 5pm | Day 3: 8am - 4pm)
Training Location:
Navy League Building -- 2300 Wilson Blvd., Ground Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Cost (includes breakfast, lunch and training materials):
$1,230 Member / $1,545 Non-member
Nearby Hotels:
No room blocks were reserved. Attendees are free to select their own accommodations.
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse
1401 N Adams St, Arlington, VA 22201
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(703) 312-2100
Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza
2401 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
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(703) 243-2494
Airport:
Reagan National Airport
2401 Smith Blvd, Arlington, VA 22202
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Looking for a virtual option? The SMTC will be hosted virtually via AGC Edge on May 2, 16, and 30, 2025. Keep an eye on the course schedule for registration information.
2. Focused Topics in Construction (FTC)
The AGC Focused Topics in Construction (FTC) course provides attendees four days of intensive training on managing and mitigating risks associated with high-hazard activities.
Participants will explore key safety protocols, regulatory standards, and best practices for safeguarding workers in high-risk environments. Through practical examples, case studies, and interactive exercises, the course emphasizes hazard identification, risk assessment, and the implementation of control measures.
By the end of the course, professionals will be equipped to create safer work environments, reduce accidents, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant safety regulations.
Topics covered include:
- Heavy Equipment
- Cranes
- Fall Protection
- Excavations
- Confined Spaces
- Steel Erection
- Etc.
Upcoming Course:
Dates:
April 21 - 24, 2025
(Day 1 - 4: 8am - 5pm)
Training Location:
Navy League Building -- 2300 Wilson Blvd., Ground Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Cost (includes breakfast, lunch and training materials):
$1,495 Member / $1,795 Non-member
Nearby Hotels:
No room blocks were reserved. Attendees are free to select their own accommodations.
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse
1401 N Adams St, Arlington, VA 22201
Visit Website
(703) 312-2100
Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza
2401 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Visit Website
(703) 243-2494
Airport:
Reagan National Airport
2401 Smith Blvd, Arlington, VA 22202
Visit Website
3. Health Hazards in Construction (HHC)
The AGC Health Hazards in Construction (HHC) course provides attendees four days of comprehensive training to enhance their knowledge and skills in industrial hygiene (IH) practices as they apply to the construction industry.
Participants will learn to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards that may affect workers' health, such as exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, heat stress, and more. Participants will also be able to better manage and coordinate industrial hygiene services.
The course will focus on integrating industrial hygiene principles with occupational safety to create safer and healthier construction environments.
Topics covered include:
- Basics of Industrial Hygiene
- Heat stress
- Silica
- Lead
- Asbestos
- Hexavalent Chromium
- Etc.
Upcoming Course:
Dates:
September 22 - 25, 2025
(Day 1 - 4: 8am - 5pm)
Training Location:
Navy League Building -- 2300 Wilson Blvd., Ground Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Cost (includes breakfast, lunch and training materials):
$1,495 Member / $1,795 Non-member
Nearby Hotels:
No room blocks were reserved. Attendees are free to select their own accommodations.
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse
1401 N Adams St, Arlington, VA 22201
Visit Website
(703) 312-2100
Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza
2401 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Visit Website
(703) 243-2494
Airport:
Reagan National Airport
2401 Smith Blvd, Arlington, VA 22202
Visit Website
4. Advanced Safety Management Training Course (ASMTC)
This unique three-day course provides construction safety and health professionals with the next–level knowledge required to successfully manage a company–wide safety program.
Moving beyond the basics of Focus Four training, the Advanced Safety Management Training Program will give participants a more holistic view of safety’s role in project and company success, as well as advanced tactics and best practices for managing all aspects of a corporate safety program.
Participants will also focus on the importance of “selling” safety throughout the organization and methods to generate buy–in from different audiences.
Topics covered include:
- Managing a Field Safety Program
- Training Supervisors
- Record keeping Requirements and Best Practices
- Legal Aspects of Construction Safety
- Insurance and Risk Management
- How to Handle Multi–Employer Worksites
- Crisis Management Tactics
Participants should have first–hand experience managing construction safety and health issues on either a project or corporate level and a working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards. Successful completion of the Safety Management Training Course (SMTC) or an equivalent construction–focused safety primer course is encouraged.
Upcoming Course:
Dates:
November 3 - 5, 2025
(Day 1: 8:00am - 5pm | Day 2: 8am - 5pm | Day 3: 8am - 3:30pm)
Training Location:
Navy League Building -- 2300 Wilson Blvd., Ground Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Cost (includes breakfast, lunch and training materials):
$1,450 Member / $1,825 Non-member
Nearby Hotels:
No room blocks were reserved. Attendees are free to select their own accommodations.
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse
1401 N Adams St, Arlington, VA 22201
Visit Website
(703) 312-2100
Hyatt Place Arlington Courthouse Plaza
2401 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Visit Website
(703) 243-2494
Airport:
Reagan National Airport
2401 Smith Blvd, Arlington, VA 22202
Visit Website
Looking for a virtual option? The ASMTC will be hosted virtually via AGC Edge on October 3, 17, and 24, 2025. Keep an eye on the course schedule for registration information.
Continuing Education
IACET CEUs | The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
AIA Learning Units | The Associated General Contractors of America is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G523. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs.
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Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, AGC will apply a processing fee of $50.00 for all cancellations or registration transfers (transfer to another attendee). Cancellations will be accepted up to 30 days before the course. No refunds on cancellations will be permitted within 30 days of the event. Transfers will be accepted up to 7 days prior to the course. No transfers will be allowed within 7 days of the event. All requests must be submitted in writing to AGC's Meeting Registrar, Ms. Rockkie Dunton, at rockkie.dunton@agc.org.
Cancellations by phone or in writing by any party other than the course attendee will not be accepted. Registrants may only transfer their registration one time.