NCA EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING COURSES | | |
Dear Member,
Please see the updated NCA Educational & Training Courses schedule.
If you have any questions or require more information, do not hesitate to contact the office at 905-682-6661 or email services@niagaraconstruction.org.
If you have suggestions for new training courses, please contact Karin - we would love to hear from you!
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CCDC Document Webinars!
An exciting new initiative that addresses the frequently asked questions and helps break down the documents.
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INCIDENT INVESTIGATION WEBINAR
Join the Niagara Construction Association and Cobalt Safety for an insightful, complimentary Incident Investigation Webinar on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 9:00–10:30 AM (via Zoom).
Led by Kevin Brown, CEO of Cobalt Safety and former Ministry of Labour Accident Investigator, this session will provide practical strategies for conducting effective investigations, identifying root causes, preventing future incidents, and strengthening your organization’s safety culture.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from an industry expert!
For more information or to register, contact karin@niagaraconstruction.org or call 905-682-6661
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Masterclass Training: Understanding the Numbers in Construction
Maximize Profit, Control Costs, and Drive Project Success
A practical, real-world training course for construction professionals who want to improve project execution and strengthen financial results. Learn how to manage budgets, track costs, control change orders, reduce risk, and lead more successful projects—from field to financials.
Delivered over three half-day (4-hour) sessions, this course takes participants through the real-world lifecycle of a construction project—from concept and estimating to closeout and financial wrap-up.
Happening on December 2, 3 & 4.
For more information about the course, click here.
Contact us to register for this course.
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To ensure project success, contractors must be able to provide accurate and professional estimates of costing and materials. The Introduction to Construction Estimating course will provide learners with skills and knowledge related to estimating practices, and help them understand the importance of estimates as one of the key first steps in any construction job. The lesson modules cover a wide range of topics, with interactive activities based on real-life field situations to help reinforce the lessons.
Type: E-Learning Course
Duration: 3 hours
FOR MORE INFORMATION: CLICK HERE
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Effective Work Planning for Crew Supervisors
Attendees will strengthen their skill (and value to their companies) by gaining a strong foundation in practical task planning. Working with hands-on, practical exercises, they work through the various elements needed to put together a complete activity plan for their crew. Course topics include calculating manpower needs, determining the materials and equipment required, building quality and safety into the plan and much more!
Course format:
Two 4-hour on-line (Zoom) sessions (~6.25 hours of instruction time) featuring instructor presentation, interactive group discussions, and practical group exercises. Frequent breaks and “stretch seconds” are included to help keep attendees alert and engaged.
Class sizes are limited to 16 attendees.
The course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association and counts as 2 Gold Seal education credits.
Course Instructor Information:
Mark Taylor, P.Eng. (Non-Practising), G.S.C. is a construction industry veteran with over 30 years of frontline experience. Through his extensive experience leading and guiding major projects for international contractors, Mark has developed proven systems and strategies to improve site efficiency and effectiveness.
For more information, click here.
To register for this workshop, contact us
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To register, please call the training centre & consultation services
(289) 271-8623 and, mention that you are an NCA Member!
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2- DAY SUPERVISOR TRAINING
WEDNESDAY, DEC 3RD and WEDNESDAY, DEC 10TH 2025.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
GOLD SEAL ACCREDITED COURSE PROVIDER
MINIMUM OF 6 REGISTRANTS
$475.00 + HST: MEMBERS / $575.00 +HST: NON-MEMBERS
*2 GOLD SEAL CREDITS*
EMAIL OFFICE@NIAGARACONSTRUCTION.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS
| | Ralph Lembcke combines practical knowledge with proven communication skills to provide you with no-nonsense, clear, concise and, occasionally humorous, learning experiences for a well-rounded understanding of our complicated industry. He holds a certificate in Construction Engineering Technology and Management from Fanshawe College, a teaching certificate from St. Clair College and a Professional Gold Seal certification from the Canadian Construction Association. See below for his course offerings. | | |
ESTM102 – Applied Quantity Surveying
16-hour course (4 – 4-hour sessions)
5 Gold Seal Credits
Date: November 3 - 6, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm EST
Cost: $800.00 per registrant.
Minimum 4 registrants.
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ESTM201 – Construction Budget Estimating Processes
9-hour course (3 – 3-hour sessions)
3 Gold Seal Credits
Date: November 18 - 20, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm EST
Cost: $495.00 per registrant.
Minimum 4 registrants.
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| | EMAIL SERVICES@NIAGARACONSTRUCTION.ORG TO REGISTER | | |
MICROSOFT PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION (ONLINE)
Course Dates: (4 Parts)
Day 1 (Scheduling) -
November 4th
Day 2 (Resources) -
November 6th
Day 3 (Tracking Changes) - November 12th
Day 4 (Cost Control) -
November 13th
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Cost: $920 (+HST) Members
$970(+HST) Non-members
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MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION - BASIC
Course Dates: (2 Parts)
November 12th & 19th
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Cost: $385 (+HST) Members
$485 (+HST) Non-members
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MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR CONSTRUCTION - ADVANCED
Course Dates: (2 Parts)
Day 1 - December 3rd
Day 2 - December 10th
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Cost: $385 (+HST) Members
$485 (+HST) Non-members
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| | Click HERE to register or email office@niagaraconstruction.org for more details. | | Lee has boots-on-the-ground experience. With over 30 years of construction management experience, Lee has gained extensive knowledge and a solid foundation in construction practices, processes and procedures. Lee has successfully delivered projects valued from $1.5M to $305M under various contract delivery methods. | | |
BUILDING WITH CONFIDENCE: SITE SUPERVISOR WORKSHOP
Series 1:
Course Dates:
November 6, 13 & December 4th
Time: 12:30 - 4:30pm
Cost: $350 (+HST) Members
$450 (+HST) Non-members
Series 2:
Course Dates:
November 4th & 5th
Time: 4:00 - 8:00pm
Cost: $350 (+HST) Members
$450 (+HST) Non-members
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CONTRACTOR'S PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CHANGE ORDER PRICING & MANAGEMENT
Course Dates:
November 6th & 7th
Time: 08:00 - 11:30 am
Course Dates:
December 16th & 17th
Time: 1:00 - 4:30pm
Cost: $350 (+HST) Members
$450 (+HST) Non-members
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CLOSEOUT OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Course Dates:
December 2nd & 3rd
Time: 1:00 - 4:30pm
Cost: $350 (+HST) Members
$450 (+HST) Non-members
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CRAFTING WINNING PROPOSALS: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL RFPS
Course Dates: November 10th, 11th &12th
Time: 3:00 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $475 (+HST) Members
$575 (+HST) Non Members
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MASTERING SUBCONTRACTS: MAXIMIZING OPPORTUNITIES AND MITIGATING RISKS
Course Date: November 24th & 25th
Time:
3:00pm to 6:30pm
Cost: $350 (+HST) Members
$450 (+HST) Non- Members
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| | Click HERE to register or email office@niagaraconstruction.org for more details. | | |
GAIN THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION - Gold Seal Webinars
The Gold Seal Certification program has been the industry’s most trusted, valued, and reliable certification for those in the management of construction. Gold Seal Certified (GSC) credentials demonstrate your commitment to the profession and your expertise through certifying education, experience, and competency.
Ever wonder what it takes to get Gold Seal Certified?
Find out the answers to these questions and more:
• Do I qualify to write the Gold Seal exam?
• Do I need more experience or training?
• What information do I need to apply?
• What is the application process through the online portal?
Watch a recording of a Gold Seal information session here.
Here are the next dates for this certification:
March 20, 2026
- Time: noon Eastern time.
- Enroll by February 27, 2026.
- For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications is March 11, 2026.
- The last date for approved GSC applicants to choose this exam date is March 11, 2026.
June 12, 2026
- Time: noon Eastern time.
- Enroll by May 22, 2026.
- For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications and final reviews is June 3, 2026.
- The last date for approved GSC applicants to choose this exam date is June 3, 2026.
September 18, 2026
- Time: noon Eastern time.
- Enroll by August 28, 2026.
- For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications and final reviews is September 9, 2026.
- The last date for approved GSC applicants to choose this exam date is September 9, 2026.
November 20, 2026
- Time: noon Eastern time.
- Enroll by October 30, 2026.
- For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications and final reviews is November 11, 2026.
- The last date for approved GSC applicants to choose this exam date is November 11, 2026.
For more information, click here.
| | NEW Introduction to understanding systemic Racism | |
Created with the input of an advisory committee composed of professionals from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities within the construction industry, the program is designed to help industry leaders and managers gain a better appreciation of the issues around systemic racism, and to furnish them with tools to recognize, mitigate and eliminate the influence of unconscious bias on decision making within their respective organizations.
Cost: $100 + HST
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| | NEW Working in a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace | |
This course is intended to equip you to be successful and participate in creating a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Cost: $100 + HST.
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| | Construction Industry Ethics | |
The Construction Industry Ethics course (*mandatory for gold seal certification) has been designed to help you understand ethics as it relates to the construction industry through practical examples of ethical decision making. The course contains interactive elements, case studies, practical examples, videos, and a course glossary.
Cost: $350 +HST
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| | Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution | |
The information presented in this course will help you to improve your communication skills both written and oral, your negotiating skills and conflict resolution abilities alongside co-workers and on the job site every day
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Cost: $150 + HST
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Construction Law is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers, supervisors and project managers with construction contracts and contract law; liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a Contract, compiling and submitting proper extras and claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades, and labour.
Cost: $150 +HST
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| | Construction Project Management | |
The information presented in this course will help you to understand what you can do to successfully administer projects and will provide you with the necessary tools to help manage a project from start to finish.
Cost: $150 + HST
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| | Developing Worksheets for Technical Training | |
Developing Worksheets for Technical Training will show instructors how to build worksheets to optimize learning opportunities for apprentices. Instructional ideas include how to use examples and answer steps to teach apprentices strategies for solving numeracy problems, and how to teach apprentices about document structure so they understand how to locate information in drawings, tables, and diagrams.
Cost: $150 + HST
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| | First Level Supervisor Training Program | |
Strong supervision skills are key to any construction project. This comprehensive online training program offers the critical skills and concepts needed to supervise a work team in the residential and non-residential construction sectors. The course uses scenarios, videos, quizzes and tests to reinforce the learning.
Cost: $400 +HST
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| | Canadian Construction Contract Essentials | |
BuildForce Canada developed this course with advice and guidance from industry professionals and experts. The course focuses on providing a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contracts and subcontract essentials using existing standard and non-standard industry contracts and subcontract forms as examples.
Cost: $200 + HST
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| | Introduction to Construction Estimating | |
Accurate and precise estimating is critical to the financial viability of a construction firm. This course provides an introduction to the field of construction estimating and covers all aspects of the production of an accurate estimate.
Cost: $150 + HST
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| | Click HERE to register or email office@niagaraconstruction.org for more details. | | SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING COURSES: CREATED TO ENHANCE HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS & HELP PREVENT INJURIES TO WORKERS | | |
Confined Space
Safety Awareness
Confined spaces can be hazardous if not approached with an understanding of how to prepare for entry, enter and work safely, and what to do if an incident occurs.
Cost: $100 +HST
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Pipeline Construction
Safety Training
This course has been designed to help the pipeline worker know how to respond to worksite health and safety issues by taking the worker through the entire pipeline construction process from beginning to end.
Cost: $100 +HST
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| | Click HERE to register or email office@niagaraconstruction.org for more details. | | | | |
