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Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction (Self-Paced)
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Get insight from a licensed architect on reading blueprint drawings for a mixed-use commercial project that includes hotel, retail, and parking. Review the architectural and engineering drawings. Gain insight into project specifications. The course materials are drawn from real-world projects.
All levels
18 and older
Construction Materials Course Online (Self-Paced)
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The course provides a comprehensive overview of the materials and systems used in both residential and commercial construction. Students will examine core building materials and assemblies, from concrete foundations and structural framing to roofing systems and interior and exterior finishes, with an emphasis on how these materials are selected and applied in real-world projects. The curriculum also helps students build practical knowledge of material...
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Construction Scheduling Course Online (Self-Paced)
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The course equips you with the skills to plan, organize, and manage construction projects with Smartsheet. From understanding scheduling basics to creating detailed project timelines, this course provides experience using Smartsheet to build and maintain professional construction schedules. By the end, you’ll be prepared to confidently manage project milestones, dependencies, and updates throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll learn how to...
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Construction Estimating with Bluebeam Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This Bluebeam Estimating course focuses on helping construction professionals complete accurate digital takeoffs and keep estimating data organized. Designed for contractors and estimators, it teaches how to use Bluebeam Revu to create quantity reports and prepare estimating information for project proposals. Real construction drawings are used throughout the course, so skills are developed in a practical, job-ready context from measurement through...
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Curso de Lectura de Planos de Construcción Comercial (Self-Paced)
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Desarrolla tus habilidades indispensables en la industria de la construcción - leer planos construcción comercial desarrollados en Estados Unidos. Con el curso de leer planos de construcción comercial, aprenderás a analizar planos de proyectos comerciales de uso mixto, como hoteles, espacios de retail y estacionamientos. Descubre cómo interpretar los documentos de construcción y las conexiones entre los diferentes planos mientras desarrollas...
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MEP Blueprint Reading Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This is a comprehensive introduction to understanding and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) blueprints. This course equips you with the skills to confidently navigate MEP plans, including HVAC systems, power and lighting layouts, and plumbing schematics. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to apply your knowledge to real-world construction and design projects. The course develops practical blueprint reading skills...
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Structural Blueprint Reading Course Online (Self-Paced)
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This course focuses on teaching students how to read and interpret structural blueprints used in professional construction environments. Students begin by building a strong foundation in structural assemblies and understanding why structural blueprint reading is essential to construction projects. Early lessons emphasize General Notes and Inspection Requirements, helping students learn how these sections impact planning, procurement, and field installation....
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Microsoft Project Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Get to grips with Microsoft Project in this beginner course for PC users, where you'll learn to manage projects more efficiently, track costs, allocate resources, and brush up on essential project management concepts. You'll come away with a solid grasp of the core features and functions of Micro...
Beginner
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Advanced Business Writing Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Take your business writing further by mastering the skills needed to plan, format, and produce complex, multi-page documents that get results. You'll dig into outlining and formatting techniques across a variety of document types, including schedules, proposals, project plans, and contracts, all ...
Advanced
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Excel Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Join our beginner Excel workshop to master the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel, including calculations, basic functions, creating graphs, formatting, and printing. This course is designed for individuals with limited experience who want to enhance their skills and build proficiency in Excel.
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AI for Workplace Productivity with Microsoft Copilot Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot and its integration with Microsoft 365 apps such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive to work more efficiently, save time, and enhance both creativity and professionalism.
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Generative AI with ChatGPT Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Unlock the creative potential of AI in this hands-on course. Dive into the world of artificial intelligence and learn how to use ChatGPT to generate text, ideas, and more through practical, real-world exercises.
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Stock Market Investing Course Online (Self-Paced)
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Get a well-rounded understanding of stock investing, valuation, and what drives price movements. You'll explore essential valuation techniques, dig into financial statements, and build a strong grasp of investing fundamentals, including the key factors that influence stock prices and how to analy...
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Project Management Level II Online (Self-Paced)
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Develop advanced project management skills by focusing on the execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Learn how to manage budgets, resources, and risk, and explore Agile Project Management along with widely used frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
Intermediate
All ages
Communication and Connection (Self-Paced)
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Learn building connection, making requests, working through conflict, and negotiating. Build out your emotional intelligence. Communicate and collaborate with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in mind. Learn public speaking and body language.
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18 and older
Construction Management II (Self-Paced)
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In the second part of the Construction Management Fundamentals course series, you'll pick up cost estimating and scheduling concepts, earthwork estimating, and contracts.
Intermediate
18 and older
Fire Protection, Startup/Testing & Closeout (Self-Paced)
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Cover details across fire suppression systems, life-safety requirements, putting in elevators, commissioning of the building, the certificate of occupancy, and closing out the project.
All levels
18 and older
The Building Enclosure (Self-Paced)
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Learn the building envelope, cold-formed steel stud systems, cladding systems, curtain walls, roofing systems, plus glass window systems. Learn how the building envelope keeps water out and holds temperature and humidity in check.
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18 and older
The Building Structure (Self-Paced)
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Gain insight into the cranes used, designing a building structure, the structural systems, and how building load is analyzed and folded into the design. Get an in-depth look at cast-in-place and precast concrete and structural steel.
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18 and older
Interiors and Finish Site Work (Self-Paced)
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Cover wall types, interior partitions, drywall and its finishes, plus the sequencing of construction. See how construction sequences move through curbs, asphalt paving, and landscaping.
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18 and older
