Upcoming Professional Development Courses

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Build Smart Institute's Professional Development courses will help you to gain the skills you need to advance your career and take on more responsibility on the job. Best of all, Build Smart offers three different ways to take courses:
  • In-person at Build Smart Institute in Roanoke or through a training partner such as Ferrum College or New College Institute.
  • Virtually with a live instructor.
  • On-demand and at your own pace. 

Upcoming Professional Development Courses Offered In-Person or Virtually with a Live Instructor:

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Classes Meet:
Wednesday, May 7th, 14th, and 21st.

8 am - 4 pm

*Course is available for enrollment online with a live instructor.

Tuition: $699

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Classes Meet:
Monday & Tuesday, May 12th, 13th, 19th, & 20th

8 am - 4:30 pm

Tuition: $550

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Classes Meet:
Thursday, May 15th

8 am - 4:30 pm

Tuition: $395

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Classes Meet:
Fridays, May 16th, 23rd,& 30th.
8 am - 4 pm

*Course is available for enrollment online with a live instructor.

Tuition: $699

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Classes Meet:
Thursdays, May 22nd & 29th.
8 am - 4 pm

*Course is available for enrollment online with a live instructor.

Tuition: $699

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Classes Meet:
Mondays August 4, 5, 11, & 12

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

*Classes will be held at the Franklin Center located at 50 Claiborne Ave, Rocky Mount VA

Tuition: $550

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Classes Meet:
Fridays August 8 & 15

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuition: $195

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Upcoming Professional Development Courses Offered On Demand at Your Own Pace:

Build Smart currently offers an online, on-demand Project Supervision course. Coming soon are self-paced courses for Estimating, Project Management, Business for Contractors, Bookkeeping for Contractors, and Contractors' License Preparation.
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This online, on-demand course provides the essential skills a Project Supervisor needs to effectively lead a construction project.

Course Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the following key areas:
  • Orientation to the Supervision Role
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Contract Management
  • Construction Documents
  • Document Control and Estimating
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Resource Control and Awareness

Prerequisites: None
Credentials: National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) - Project Supervision Credential
Modules: Eight
Tuition Cost: $450

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This online, on-demand course provides the essential skills for communicating in a professional work setting.

Course Objectives: This course is designed to teach the mechanics of communication, including how it occurs, and practical aspects such as making and recording various common methods of communication.
• Mechanics of communication
• Active & passive listening
• Body language
• When to communicate
• Forms of communication

Prerequisites: None
Certificate: Build Smart Institute Certificate 
Modules: Four
Tuition Cost: $100

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This online, on-demand course provides the essential skills to master the bid/estimating process, from the initial bid meeting until bid day.

Course Objectives: This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the estimation process. 
• Understanding the Bidding Process
• Computer Software in Estimating
• Home Office Overhead vs. Job Overhead
• Calculate Labor Costs
• Request for Quote (RFQ) & Scope of Work for Subcontractors
• Estimate Quantities of Landscaping, Granular Base, & Asphalt
• Estimate Quantity & Cost of Concrete
• Estimate Quantity & Cost of Masonry
• Estimate Quantity & Cost of Structural Steel
• Estimate Quantity & Cost of Wood
• Estimate Waterproofing, Damp Roofing, Insulation, & Roofing
• Estimate Doors, Windows, & Storefront
• Estimate Wall Board, Plaster, Drywall, Steel Studs, Flooring, & Painting
• Price & Subcontract Electrical, Plumbing, & HVAC
• Add Profit to Bids

Prerequisites: None
Certificate: Build Smart Institute Certificate 
Modules: Seven
Tuition Cost: $450
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Need Financial Assistance?

Build Smart Institute seeks to make courses accessible to motivated individuals seeking a career in construction and the trades. We offer the Build U Scholarship opportunity to ease the burden of tuition fees and have a partnership with Ferrum College that offers tuition assistance. Call our team in Roanoke, VA, for more information about our classes and financial aid.
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