Top 10 construction training courses

This construction training course teaches the different types of aerial lifts, the hazards that can occur with usage, and the preventative measures to avoid any serious accidents or fatalities.

It discusses the three common aerial lifts which are boom lifts, scissor lifts, and personnel lifts. As using aerial lifts makes the job easier and more convenient, it emphasizes how to operate them safely and properly to make work more efficient.

To keep learners engaged, this construction course makes use of gamification examples, such as the Find-a-Word and Word Jumble games. When deployed to your teams, you can even add badges and certificates to drive your employees to do well.

Scope: Introduction to aerial lifts, types of aerial lifts, proper operation of aerial lifts

This construction training course by BMC Training is designed to enhance the skills of road construction engineers when it comes to their field. The course begins with an introduction to road construction materials and the use of sustainable resources.

It also discusses the alternative use of industrial by-products and “waste” resources, such as reclaimed concrete, scrap tires, and plastics, rather than tapping on raw building materials.

Together with new technology, techniques, and environmentally sustainable actions, this course will discuss the benefits of using those while making sure that roads pass quality control.

Scope: Road construction materials, road construction quality control and assurance

This construction training course by Alison will teach carpenters the carpentry skills required for creating flooring systems, roof frames, and walls. It discusses the different masonry and construction materials used for each and even gives a step-by-step installation process to make it easy to follow.

Aside from practical knowledge, it also gives importance to organizing and scheduling projects and working with people from various fields and backgrounds.

This course takes around three hours to complete and includes an assessment at the end. You’ll also have the option to get certification after.

Scope: Reading plans and elevations, floor systems, wall, ceiling, and roof framing

Next on our list of construction training courses is Harnessing. This tackles fall protection safety with the use of harnesses. It gives a background on the Personal Fall Arrest System required in OSHA standards for those in ladders and other elevated work areas at 6 feet or more.

It also discusses the different harnessing systems and how to properly select what to use. While this course is targeted at construction workers, it can also be used for workplaces where free fall hazards exist, such as in roofing.

This course consists of five lessons and is easy to digest and understand as it uses a microlearning model. This means that lessons are specifically created to be clear and concise to ensure ease of comprehension by breaking down information into bite-sized pieces.

Scope: Personal Fall Arrest system, fall protection equipment, system selection

What do we use math for in real life? This is a common question often asked in school and construction is just one of the many real-world applications of this and is an essential skill to learn by anyone in this field.

This construction training course prepares construction managers and workers by providing the necessary math skills such as measuring precision, calculating areas, weight, and total falls.

It includes different examples and even has exercise files that you can download to practice your math skills. While this course isn’t free, there’s a 1-month trial that you can take advantage of.

Scope: Applied mathematics, construction management

This construction training course by Mitti (by SafetyCulture) covers the basics of rigging that is widely used in construction. It clearly defines what rigging is and emphasizes that rigging doesn’t cover the operation of the equipment itself.

It also discusses how to properly communicate with crane operators using the correct hand signals. While riggers need a certification before doing any work, this course is perfect for providing an introduction and background to this task.

Alternatively, this course can also be used in other industries involving rigging, such as shipping and entertainment.

Having this course in a mobile teaching application means that it can be learned anytime and anywhere at your fingertips through your smartphone. You can also inform your teams when a new course is available which ensures higher completion rates.

Scope: Basic rigging safety, lifting equipment and accessories, hitch types and terminology

This construction training course offered by Columbia University is part of Coursera’s Construction Management Specialization. It aims to provide a foundation on the key phases of construction project management like initiation and planning.

Through video lectures by industry experts, it tackles the different fundamentals when it comes to management and project delivery. It also touches on the use of sustainable resources and ensuring environmental health and safety and health.

While this course is completely free, it takes approximately 23 hours or almost an entire day to complete.

Scope: Work Breakdown Structure, construction management, project planning

Power tools help make daily construction tasks easier and more efficient to do as compared to hand tools. This construction training course touches base on different types of power tools, such as electric drills and pneumatic hammers, and their uses.

It also explains how to select the proper tools needed for the job and how to maintain them. It also covers tool sharpening using whetstones. Aside from an online course, this training is also available through a course manual format which costs less.

Scope: Power tool usage, selection and safety, tool sharpening

This construction training course identifies the difference between excavations and trenches, and how to safely navigate around them. It helps recognize the different risks associated with this job, such as cave-ins, which can be the most dangerous risk since it can lead to fatalities.

It highlights the importance of preplanning, such as considering the safety factors and materials to be used before bidding on a job to make sure they are OSHA-compliant. It also discusses the different protective systems to avoid hazardous situations.

As part of Mitti (by SafetyCulture)'s repertoire of microlearning courses, this excavator training is also free for you to use and tailor-fit to your heart’s content using the course creator tool. You can even add images from your construction site for better context or edit the course to suit your branding and ensure learner engagement.

Scope: Excavation standards, preplanning, protective systems