AGC 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 AGC of America to those offered through AGC’s network of chapters and member firms, AGC of America education programs and training resources address core topics essential to any construction professional and company.
Curricula
AGC’s curricula programs are designed to be instructor-led and delivered virtually or in-seat. These courses can be held by AGC Chapters, within a construction firm or through other organizations and academic institutions. AGC 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
AGC EDGE
AGC EDGE is AGC’s Live Virtual Training. The same high-quality learning experience and expert instruction you expect from AGC 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 AGC curriculum courses, AGC's safety program, and short-topic workshops are available via the AGC Edge platform. Visit edge.agc.org to view the upcoming schedule.
Credentials
AGC 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 Certificate of Management-Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM) or Certificate of Management-Lean Construction (CM-Lean).
Management Programs
AGC hosts two national management programs on Construction Project Management, Advanced Management. These multi-day programs provide an intensive learning experience for those looking to increase their knowledge and advance their career.
Safety & Health
AGC’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:
- Safety & Health Conference
- Construction Safety Management Certificate
- Susan Harwood Federal Training Grant
- Risk Management 101
- Risk Management 201
- Online Safety Training
Webinars
AGC 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. AGC’s WebEd program delivers the information you need to be successful in the comfort of your home or office.
Continuing Education
AGC is an authorized provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and various professional development credits. Look to AGC to earn your CEUs for license renewals and career development.
No matter the size of your firm or the type of work you do, AGC of America has education and training programs designed to help grow you and your business.