The ICBA Construction Leadership Certificate Program
The B.C. and Alberta construction industries are at a historic crossroads. With an aging workforce leading into the impending retirement of thousands of key managers, supervisors, estimators, and executives, it is imperative the next generation of construction leader is trained and equipped to carry on key business functions.
It’s time to pass on the knowledge, wisdom, best practices, and other key learnings to these emerging leaders. That’s why ICBA – at the request of several of our members – has developed the ICBA Construction Leadership Certificate Program. After all, leaders aren’t born – they are made, through hard work, skill development, practical education, and developing business sense.
This program, which can take 6 months to 3 years to complete, offers specialized streams to equip Project Estimators, Site Supervisors, and Project Managers. It gives the skills and practical education necessary for key professionals to take the next step in their leadership and careers, and to continue the success of your company.
This program is offered exclusively to ICBA members.
Leaders aren’t born …
they are made.”
Vince Lombardi, legendary NFL Coach
BC and Alberta:
80,000
Construction professional expected to retire within 5 years
20%
Construction professionals older than 55
#1
Construction trainer
Build your leadership toolkit and potential with the ICBA Construction Leadership Certificate Program. Specifically designed to develop professional managers, this program equips you with skills recognized, required, and endorsed by the construction industry.
Choose between in-class or live online learning, with a comprehensive curriculum tailored to your career as an Estimator, Project Manager, or Site Supervisor.
The ICBA Construction Leadership Certificate Program was developed by ICBA members to build the competencies needed to develop their employees and uses Gold Seal and/or BC Housing-approved course offerings that the construction industry has endorsed.
Develop your leadership and change management skills and be better prepared to move up into managerial roles. If you’re a new manager, this will help you build the skills needed to confidently lead your team and accelerate your career.
The ICBA Construction Leadership Certificate Program takes up to three years to complete and offers a flexible timeline to fit your schedule – it could be finished as quickly as six months. Take 6 core courses relevant to all streams, and then complete the courses tailored specifically for your career path.
Simply provide a letter of approval from your ICBA member employer and start the program any time. Courses are pay-as-you go and scheduled several times a year. We accept program applications year-round.
Graduates received ICBA’s prestigious Construction Leadership Program certificate.
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ICBA Construction Leadership Certificate Program
3 Specialized Streams
3 Years to Complete
106+ Instruction Hours to Complete
All ICBA Construction Leadership courses are pay-as-you-go, and students receive substantial member discounts on pricing. These courses are offered several times a year to fit with your schedule, and students have three years to complete them.
Core Stream
Your ICBA Construction Leadership Certificate program starts with 6 Core Stream courses, building fundamental skills to prepare you for your choice of three Specialty Streams (Estimator, Project Manager, or Supervisor):
Prerequisite: A letter of support from your ICBA member employer stating you are a journeyperson or have equivalent experience. If self-employed, provide a letter detailing your experience and at least one reference.
Total Core Stream Instruction Hours:
62.5 Hours
Total Cost for the 6 Core Courses:
$2,811.05 – a savings of $927.95
Estimator Stream
Learn the skills necessary to understand business and project relationships in the construction industry and how to prepare pricing packages to respond to bid offerings:
Prerequisite:
Completion of the 6 courses in the Core Stream
Total Estimator Stream Instruction Hours:
65.5 Hours
Total Cost for the 6 Estimator Stream Courses:
$2,635 – a savings of $1,153
Project Manager Stream
Learn the skills needed to collaborate with all stakeholders in a project and provide oversight from pre-design to close-out:
Prerequisite:
Completion of the 6 courses in the Core Stream
Total Project Manager Stream Instruction Hours:
72 Hours
Total Cost for the 6 Project Manager Stream Courses:
$2,990 – a savings of $1,357
Supervisor Stream
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to manage and co-ordinate all elements of a construction site and workforce:
- Site Leadership for Lead Hands, Foremen or Superintendents
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Effective Interviewing
- Employment Standards Act
- Meaningful Performance & Development Conversations
- Progressive Discipline at Work
- Project Accounting & Cost Control
- Reasonable Suspicion - What do you need to know?
- Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees
- Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills
Prerequisite:
Completion of the 6 courses in the Core Stream
Total Supervisor Stream Instruction Hours:
44 Hours
Total Cost for the 10 Supervisor Stream Courses:
$1,635.90 – a savings of $826.10