An overview of all West Michigan Construction Institute courses that are currently open for registration.
Exterior Envelope 3 strengthens students’ readiness for foreman and superintendent responsibilities by beginning with WMCI’s Introductory Field Leadership course which focuses on leadership, communication, team building, productivity, and client management. Students then complete OSHA 30 training and apply these skills through project supervision activities and a culminating mockup build that reinforces safe jobsite coordination and quality expectations.
In partnership with Ferris State University, this course instructs attendees in the expertise and knowledge required for leadership roles in the field.
The course provides students with high quality first aid & CPR training so they can act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Developed in partnership with the Literacy Center of West Michigan, this course teaches construction Spanish through a customized curriculum that covers the most common words and phrases used on a construction jobsite.
In the Scaffold Training Competent Person course students will learn how to recognize scaffold hazards, the proper way for handling equipment, and proactive methods to ensure the highest level of scaffold safety on job sites.
This course provides an introductory understanding of how to read and interpret the various forms of construction documents for all areas of construction with an emphasis on architectural and structural trades.
Advanced Field Leadership emphasizes leading and motivating others, team development, and accountability.
Introductory Field Leadership guides rising managers, foremen, and superintendents as they transition from technical practitioners to strong leaders of people.
Advanced Carpentry builds on foundational carpentry skills, emphasizing advanced techniques used in commercial construction. Students strengthen their ability to plan, frame, and finish building components while applying jobsite safety, code awareness, and quality workmanship expectations.
For questions about this program or assistance with registration, please contact WMCI’s Student Services Manager, Jordyn Kapala, at jkapala@wmcinstitute.com or 616-208-9624.