Continuing Education and Professional Development
Meeting the continuing education and professional development needs of construction professionals.
AGC University Event Calendar
AGC University at AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter provides quality, relevant courses for construction professionals at every level of your organization. Courses are taught by experienced industry professionals—frequently in partnership with commercial contractors and business practitioners that lend a pragmatic, hands-on point of view in key areas of competence identified as critical to the success of commercial contractors.
Professional skills needed to compete in today’s marketplace. Contractors become more efficient and profitable when they invest in their people. Empower and provide your construction professionals with the skills needed to compete in today’s marketplace.
Multiple delivery methods and learning environments. Everyone has different learning styles and preferences. AGC University has developed several options for training and various delivery methods. Which one works best for you and your employees?
Fulfill CCB mandated continuing education units (CEUs). AGC University courses meet or exceed the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) commercial contractor continuing education (CCE) key employee requirements and qualify for elective continuing education credits for those with residential contractor licenses. You might be surprised how simple and easy it is to accrue the credits necessary to meet the CCB CEU requirements.
Track your CEUs. As a valuable member service, AGC maintains a history of all live classroom AGC University courses attended. Just login to access your member profile page as a company or individual, you can view or print a record of your AGC continuing education history. (Sorry, we are not able to verify or track Distance Learning courses, so keep a record for your files.)
Critical areas of competence for contractor success. Each of the classes offered at AGC University provides knowledge and training in one of the areas of competence identified as critical to the success of a commercial contractor.
- Business Development and Marketing
- Construction and Project Management Best Practices
- Construction Contract and Contract Law
- Financial Management
- Getting Paid
- Human Resources and Communication
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Safety and Occupational Health
- Sustainability and Environment
- Technology and Tools
Complete AGC University Event Calendar
Upcoming AGC University Events
| Date | Event Name | Location | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2012 | ONLINE BC: Superintendent Skills - 6 weeks | Online Training: Builders Campus | AGC University | ONLINE Tuesdays, starting May 22. 6 weeks, 2 hours each week. This course will help superintendents looking to improve their skills in managing the project site, planning and managing schedule disruptions. The course covers field leadership to maximize effective job performance. |
| May 23, 2012 | ONLINE BC: Project Management Essentials - 12 weeks | Online Training: Builders Campus | AGC University | ONLINE - Wednesdays starting May 23. 12 weeks, 2 hours each week. The Project Manager Essentials program is designed to give new project managers the critical skills necessary to be successful. Focus is on 3 distinct topics: Managng Project Finances, Project Organization Skills and Project Leadership to ensure profiability and leadership success. |
| May 23, 2012 | ONLINE BC: Managing Project Finances - 4 weeks | Online Training: Builders Campus | AGC University | ONLINE - Wednesdays, starting May 23. 4 weeks, 2 hours each week. This program is designed to help project managers and project engineers better understand the tools and strategies for controlling the profitability of a project. |
| May 24, 2012 | ONLINE BC: Business Development Essentials - 12 weeks | Online Training: Builders Campus | AGC University | ONLINE - Thursdays, starting May 24. 12 weeks, 2 hours each week. Course provides the foundational knowledge and skills needed by construction professionals to become a valuable resource to help their company find and win projects. Focus is on 3 distinct topics: Effective Sales Tactics, Finding & Retaining Customers, Developing a Winning Strategy. |
| May 24, 2012 | ONLINE BC: Finding & Retaining Customers - 4 weeks | Online Training: Builders Campus | AGC University | ONLINE - Thursdays, starting May 24. 4 weeks, 2 hours each week. This program will focus on finding customers, making them aware of your capabilities, retaining new and existing customers and building long term relationships with your most important customers. |
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AGCU Cancellation Policies
Cancellation by participant/attendee:
There is a $25.00 cancellation fee for all LIVE CLASSROOM registrations. The customer has one week (5 business days) prior to the start date of the selected class to cancel the registration entirely or transfer to another class. To clarify, if the class is on Tuesday, you must cancel by the Monday of the week before the class. If cancellation occurs within one week of the class (5 business days or less), the customer may 1) replace the canceled registrant with a substitute, or 2) forfeit the registration fee No shows for any class will not be refunded and will be required to re-register and pay for any additional classes. All funds must be paid before the first day of any given class in order to guarantee class placement.
Cancellation by AGC:
AGC decides whether or not to conduct classes based on the number of attendees registered 1-2 weeks prior to the class. If AGC cancels a class, you or your company will receive notification via phone or email. Once a class is canceled, it will no longer be available for registration on the website’s class calendar. Any class payments will be transferred to the next available class pending attendee approval. If the attendee elects not to transfer to another class at that time or if the class is not rescheduled, all funds will be refunded.
Cancellation due to inclement weather:
In the event of bad weather and unsafe road conditions the class may have to be cancelled and rescheduled. Please call the AGC office 503-682-3363 the morning of the class and listen to the recording for additional information.
For more information contact Colette Evers, 503-685-8328 or 800-826-6610.
