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Exterior envelope II

The exterior envelope of a building is the physical barrier between the interior and exterior environment. Not only does the exterior envelope provide structural support, moisture management, temperature control, and sound insulation, a high-quality design also serves an aesthetic purpose by providing a pleasing appearance.

Note: Registration for this course is now closed. You can join the mailing list below be notified when registration reopens.

 

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Graphic of the exterior envelope of a commercial building being framed on top of blueprints.

Course Details

This course will continue to advance the students’ education with a deeper discussion on exterior envelope-related math. This course also covers how to read construction documents as it relates to their field. Students will explore specialized trainings to assist them on the jobsite.

 

Prerequisites: Exterior Envelope I or employer approval.

  • Dates and Times
  • Dates: Aug. 20, 2025 - June 10, 2026
  • Every other Wednesday until March 25.
    Then, every Wednesday until June 10.
  • Time: 7AM - 4PM
  • Tuition and Fees
  • Tuition: $6,250 ($3,125 billed each semester)
  • Material/Lab Fees: $190 ($95 billed each semester)
  • Certification Earned
  • WMCI Certificate of Completion
WMCI course thumbnail for the introductory level Exterior Envelope course.
Exterior Envelope I

WMCI's introductory exterior envelope training.
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WMCI course thumbnail for the Exterior Envelope level 2 course.
Exterior Envelope II

WMCI's intermediary Exterior Envelope course.

WMCI course thumbnail for the Exterior Envelope 2 level course.
Exterior Envelope I

This final course will advance the students’ education with a deeper discussion in leadership and jobsite management.
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instructor: TBD

Jason Roh- Director of Instruction

Director of Instruction, West Michigan Construction Institute.

“Our instructor kept everyone involved, interested, having fun, as well as making sure we all understood the exterior envelope skills we were developing.”
- Exterior Envelope '24 Graduate

exterior envelope II Curriculum

Training modules

Water Tightness

Exterior Envelope Math

Water Proofing

Commercial Drawings

Forklift Training

Span Tables

Fastening Schedules

Rigging

Project Management

Sheathing

exterior envelope II registration form

Exterior Envelope II is closed for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any questions about availability, please email Jordyn Kapala at jkapala@wmcinstitute.com.

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