BuildSmart Certificate Program

AGC of California is thrilled to present the BuildSmart Certificate Program, an exhaustive training program that embraces all facets of construction. The program kicks off with an emphasis on construction financials and project estimating. Register to earn your BuildSmart: Foundation in Construction Financials & Estimating Certificate in 2023.

✒️ Construction Correspondence & Business Writing – September 5, 2023 (Tue), 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM PT ✒️ This 4-hour session is designed to help those in the construction industry develop their communication skills in various correspondences. AGC of California offers this instructor-led virtual class that is interactive, with real-time feedback from your instructor. Take an in-depth look at:

• Notice of delay and delay impact
• Notice of differing site conditions or other changes

(Participants have the option to enroll in an on-demand format if September 5th isn’t available due to schedule conflicts.)

🔨 Construction Accounting Program – September 14th & 23rd, 2023, 11 AM – 1:00 PM PT 🔨 Dive into the heart of financial accounting with the Elements of the WIP (Work in Progress) Session. Discover the key aspects of the WIP report, percent-complete revenue recognition, markup vs. margin, and booking monthly WIP adjustments. Continue with a WIP Analysis Session for an in-depth understanding of WIP reports. Identify signs of potential problems, grasp the impact of changes in projections, and learn about loss provisions accounting.

📐 Construction Estimating Principles and Application Part I & II – October 3rd & 17th, 2023, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM PT 📐 Join this interactive workshop and sharpen your estimating skills. Learn cost/price analysis, managing risk, optimum completion time, and how cutting-edge technology can help produce faster, more accurate estimates. (Participants have the option to enroll in an on-demand format if the October sessions aren’t available due to schedule conflicts.)

📝 Business Writing – Reports and Proposals – On-demand 📝 Excel in business communication with this online course. Develop expertise in creating professional business reports and proposals. Understand the types of reports, components of formal and informal proposals, and more. (This course format in on-demand, participants can start/stop/repeat the training around their schedule.)

📘 Introduction to Financial Statements On-demand 📘 Learn about the three essential financial statements that are crucial to understanding a company’s economic performance: the balance sheet, the income statement, and the cash flow statement. Discover their purpose and how they keep an organization accountable to its stakeholders. (This course format in on-demand, participants can start/stop/repeat the training around their schedule.)

📊 Interpreting Financial Statements On-demand 📊 This four-part online training course is designed for professionals from various industries who want to learn how to use financial statements and manage business finances. Explore profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, and learn how to manage your business finances effectively. (This course format in on-demand, participants can start/stop/repeat the training around their schedule.)

💡 Understanding Financial Statements On-demand 💡 Aimed at all employees, this course introduces the fundamentals of reading and understanding financial statements. Understand how your activities can affect the financial health of an organization. Perfect for non-financially oriented decision-makers. Finance Basics for Non-financial Managers: Financial statements are integral in guiding business decisions. Equip yourself with a solid understanding of financial statements and their role in informing your choices. (This course format in on-demand, participants can start/stop/repeat the training around their schedule.)

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will earn a digital credential, certificate, and a hard-hat sticker. Completion of the entire program is 19-20 total hours. Members can register for the program at the rate of $850 per person and non-members can register at $1,100 per person. Young professionals and members of the AGC Emerging Leaders Program receive 10% off of registration fees. Contact training@agc-ca.org to obtain your promo code today.

Don’t miss out! Take your construction career to new heights!

👉 For questions, email: training@agc-ca.org