The Foreperson Foundational Skills course provides a comprehensive understanding of the role, responsibilities, and expectations of an effective foreperson in the construction industry. Participants will gain practical knowledge in project planning, activity management, trade coordination, workforce organization, and construction documentation.

This course is designed to help participants accelerate their transition into leadership by shortening the “learn-as-you-go” process through real-world examples, practical discussions, and industry insights.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Effectively meet contract expectations by helping projects stay on schedule and within budget
• Organize workers, materials, and workflows efficiently
• Coordinate trades and site activities to minimize avoidable issues and delays
• Understand the construction process in a way that improves productivity and overall project efficiency
• Apply leadership and communication skills to support successful project execution

Course Content

Topics include:

• Understanding what it takes to accept and start a project
• Project layout and site preparation
• Activity management and workflow coordination
• Construction specifications
• Reading and understanding schedules
• Interpreting drawings
• Layout of work for crews
• Managing and supervising workers
• Understanding worker capabilities and productivity
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Quality control procedures
• Managing deficiencies and corrective actions
• Cross-trade coordination
• Understanding the importance of the construction process

The course includes real-world examples and interactive discussions designed to encourage practical learning and participant engagement.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Journeypersons preparing to move into leadership roles
• Existing forepersons seeking to strengthen and refine their leadership skills
• Individuals interested in understanding the responsibilities of a foreperson position
• Project Managers looking to improve crew productivity, coordination, and workflow efficiency

Duration & Delivery

8-hour, virtual

Gold Seal credits

2