Construction Entrepreneur: Strategies for a Thriving Business

Whether you work for an existing construction-related business or are planning to start your own business this course will provide you with the information necessary to be a more valuable employee and successful entrepreneur. 

This blended delivery course will be delivered with 3 live 3-hour online sessions plus a bonus 16 hours of added recorded sessions that you can access directly through the online links provided. 

The live, instructor-led virtual sessions will explore the key concepts of business management as they apply to the operation of a construction, trade-related, or consulting business.  Participants develop the skills necessary to establish, market, and operate a successful business by learning and applying a variety of soft, technical, and analytical skills.

Course Topics and Learning Outcomes:

• Entrepreneur versus Intrapreneur
• Identify the different business types
• Develop mission, vision, and core value statements
• Set goals for the business
• Develop strategies to achieve those goals
• Business plan fundamentals and template included
• Learn the basic fundamentals of Financial Statements
• Income Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Statement
• Markup, Overhead, and Profit
• Financial ratios and terminology
• Advantages of a business owner, ROI
• Risk
• Sales and Marketing
• Negotiations
• Hiring & Training
• Culture and Motivation
• Leadership

Important note: Attendance and participation in all three workshop sessions is mandatory for workshop completion. Please note that if a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Meeting             

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.  

This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions. 

Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person who will be in attendance.

Watch the course preview here!

There are no prerequistes to this course.

This course is beneficial for:

1. Aspiring entrepreneurs starting a construction business.
2. New construction business owners seeking guidance.
3. Small business owners in the construction industry aiming to grow.
4. Contractors and subcontractors looking to improve operations.
5. Construction professionals wanting to understand business management.
6. Students studying construction or business seeking practical insights.

1. Computer or laptop

• • This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate. 

  • Windows 10 or Mac iOS. 

2. Webcam (Mandatory)– in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class

3. Microphone (Mandatory)

4. Internet connection- For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.

5. A quiet space with minimal distractions –The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.

6. Comfortable chair