SICA offers the following courses on an annual basis. Please direct all training queries to [778]721-8451 or training@sicabc.ca. Check the Calendar for upcoming courses!

 

All courses are eligible for Gold Seal Credits contact our Training department for all inquiries.

 

Advanced Project Management
This 2 day workshop provides more advanced project management skills and practical tools to tackle issues such as: changing client requirements, multiple scope change requests, limited resources, lack of authority and difficult clients.  Based on the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMBOK® best practices, this workshop is a comprehensive overview of the issues project managers face every day in their work environment. Check our calendar or call our education department (778-721-8451) for upcoming dates. 
Construction Business Management
This 2 day workshop is designed for construction owners, managers, estimators, supervisors, and staff.  Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company: strategic planning, HR management, staff morale, bonding & insurance, risk management, formulating a marketing plan and more. Check our calendar or call our education department (778-721-8451) for upcoming dates. 
Construction Law
This 2 day workshop is designed for construction owners, managers, estimators and supervisors to develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction. Learners will build practical skills and learn how to effectively and proactively deal with conflict situations and avoid litigation. The course will also review other construction related law such as the builders liens, collecting debts, bonding, insurance, environmental law and safety law. Check our calendar or call our education department (778-721-8451) for upcoming dates. 
 
 
MS Project for Managing Construction Sector Projects
MS Project is a powerful industry standard software tool than can help you manage projects, programs, and multiple tasks This 2 day workshop provides comprehensive training covering the skills required to create a project plan; identify tasks; assign resources to tasks; create a project calendar; and create custom reports to monitor progress using different views to track budgets, schedule, and task status. Create project plan templates that you can reuse on other projects and tasks, which significantly improve your organization’s efficiency. Check our calendar or call our education department (778-721-8451) for upcoming dates. 
Communication Skills for Construction
This 2 day workshop provides comprehensive skills development training in communications for all skill levels. The ability to communicate efficiently is perhaps the most critical skill in today’s workplace. Success in motivating teams, delegating, organizing, problem solving, selling ideas, obtaining/providing information, reporting on performance, managing organizational transition, and implementing ideas depends heavily on your ability to communicate and influence. Managing the project stakeholders is also an important task which impacts stakeholder expectations and ultimately stakeholder satisfaction. Check our calendar or call our education department (778-721-8451) for upcoming dates. 
 
Project Management Tools & Techniques
This 2 day workshop provides the fundamentals of project management based on the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards and guidelines. It gives a comprehensive overview of project management techniques so you can effectively plan, manage, and control projects. Check our calendar or call our education department (778-721-8451) for upcoming dates.  
Project Procurement and Contracts Management
Managing project procurement and contracts is an essential skill for project managers in order to achieve the best value for the project. This includes acquiring materials, equipment, consultants, sub-contractors, and other products or services. The course provides skills, development training in managing the full project procurement cycle using industry PMI standards. Check our calendar or call our education department (778-721-8451) for upcoming dates. 
 
Supervisory & Management Skills 
This 2 day workshop is designed for construction owners, managers, estimators and supervisors to improve their skills in leadership, management and supervision of staff. Learn to build a collaborative team culture in the office and on the job site. Check our calendar or call our education department (778-721-8451) for upcoming dates.