Description

Embark on a transformative journey into construction supervision with AGC’s Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF). This 24-hour course is an essential step for anyone aspiring to lead construction projects, especially new supervisors or foremen. CSF covers the core skills needed for effective construction management, from team management and leadership to communication, time management, and risk assessment.

In nine interactive units, you’ll learn about managing project teams, leading effectively, enhancing communication, and mastering time and cost control. Understand the intricacies of construction law, tackle problem resolution, and focus on productivity. Plus, you’ll get to develop a personalized career plan with a mentor’s guidance.

Whether you’re starting out or looking to sharpen your supervisory skills, CSF offers the tools and knowledge to manage dynamic construction challenges successfully. 

After completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to share.

Ready for Something More Advanced in Field Leadership? Check out the Supervisory Training Program (STP)

Schedule of Classes

Unit 1 | Team Management
Unit 2 | Project and Team Leadership
Unit 3 | Communication Skills
Unit 4 | Time Management & Project Scheduling
Unit 5 | Risk Management
Unit 6 | Construction Law & Contract Documents
Unit 7 | Problem Resolution
Unit 8 | Productivity & Cost Control
Unit 9 | Skills Development

CSF Learning Objectives 

Technology and Participation

For the classroom:

• Please have Zoom downloaded.
• Computer with dual monitor preferred.
• Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access their e-textbook.
• Tablet or phone is ok with hardcopy textbook
• Two mobile devices ok – one for the meeting and one for the e-textbook

For participation:

• Camera, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.
• Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred
• Computer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private, quiet room.
• Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet, if possible. 
• If this is a software training, please have the software downloaded and logged in.

Daphene Koch | PhD
Owner, Build Your Know LLC

Daphene is passionate about developing workforce in the construction industry by increasing individual expertise. Daphene has been teaching AGC courses since 2000. She brings over 20 years of construction industry experience on commercial and industrial projects. While a professor at Purdue University in the School of Construction Management professor she partnered with contractors for research in the development, facilitation and  assessment of training. She currently teaches virtual, hybrid and in seat courses in Project Management, Field Supervision and Construction technical areas.