About This Course

This course for those who are transitioning to a supervisory/ managerial/leadership role in the construction industry. This course provides participants with knowledge they need to understand their new role and to start building their leadership skills.

Who Should Attend

This introductory course has been designed for those with proven technical knowledge/skills who are new to or preparing for a role supervising or leading others.

Course Curriculum

    1. Live Webinar via Zoom

    1. Live Webinar via Zoom

    1. Live Webinar via Zoom

    1. Live Webinar via Zoom

About this course

  • $199.00
  • 4 lessons

Live "Online" Instruction

Live On-line-Webinar (4-part series)

Foreman Fundamentals is delivered "Live Online" via our online webinar platform. See our scheduled class dates and register.

Your Instructors

Instructor/Founder Construction Classroom Michael Somers

Mike is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point with a degree in Business Management. He has more than 40 years construction experience as owner and manager of construction businesses in Wisconsin. Mike has served on the ABC Wisconsin Board of Directors and was the driving force behind the creation of the ABC Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program, having taught the program for several years. Currently, Mike teaches several construction leadership and management courses. In addition, he continues to travel throughout the United States and Canada teaching construction professionals and sharing a lifetime of “real experiences” in and personal enthusiasm for construction.

Your Instructors

Content Developer/Presenter Wayne Belanger

With nearly 40 years as a construction industry training professional, Wayne was instrumental in developing the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship programs, which is the largest of its kind in the country with more than 2,000 active apprentices. Wayne has served as a subject matter expert (SME) for a number of curriculum projects for both the National Center (NCCER) and for various State of Wisconsin State Apprenticeship Advisory Trade Committees. He served on the State of Wisconsin Apprenticeship Advisory Council for 24 years, chairing several committees. Wayne was also a member of the original NCCER Policies and Procedures Taskforce which developed the foundational rules for the NCCER Standardized Training Process. He was also one of the first NCCER Master Trainers. Wayne was also the driving force behind ABC of Wisconsin's Construction U programs, which standardized communication, foreman, supervisory, and leadership training for the construction industry. Wayne was also an editor/writer for the Construction Communication book published by Prentice Hall Publishing. He firmly believes everyone can succeed, if given proper tools, knowledge and time to practice. As proof of this belief, the headshot photo in this bio was taken by his grandson when he was just four years old.