The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released its new Construction Foreman Certification Program as part of its Construction Leadership Series.
Developed in conjunction with industry subject matter experts, the online training and certification program provides a flexible, turnkey solution to train and qualify current and upcoming foremen in the areas of people management, communication, quality, safety, and productivity.
Research from the Construction Industry Institute highlights a significant gap in formal training for construction foremen, as many craft professionals are promoted to foreman without the proper preparation. The research further states that industry investment in training for foremen is “one of the biggest opportunities for the industry to improve productivity and performance,” yet many contractors cite time and resource constraints as barriers.
The new foreman training program eliminates these barriers, NCCER said, by providing a self-paced, online program accessible anytime, anywhere. The courses include audio, text, activities, and videos with industry leaders covering practical, real-world lessons.
“Foremen are the backbone of our industry,” said Boyd Worsham, NCCER President and CEO. “They make plans reality by leading people, managing work, solving problems, and making decisions. The foreman is crucial to project success. NCCER’s Construction Foreman Certification Program will allow more individuals to invest in their future, and more companies to invest in their people through professionally designed learning and certification.”
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According to NCCER, the program serves two key organizational objectives — risk reduction and employee retention — shortening the learning curve and helping current and future foremen become highly effective leaders more quickly.
For more information about the new certification program, visit nccer.org/foreman.
