WMCI professional development courses are for professionals currently employed in the construction industry seeking to improve their skills.
This four-level electrical apprenticeship program provides a comprehensive progression from foundational theory to advanced industry applications. Integrating OSHA construction safety standards throughout every stage, the curriculum begins with the core principles of electricity and National Electrical Code (NEC) fundamentals before advancing into residential, commercial, and industrial wiring methods.
This intensive 4-day course will prepare you to confidently take the State of Michigan Journeyman Plumber Exam.
Designed and instructed by Ferris State University’s Construction Management professors, this 30-hour course is designed to teach technical skills for commercial construction project managers. Attendees will cover crucial topics including project communication, contracts/scope of work, project buyout, schedule development, cash flow, project turnover/closeout, and administration.
This course provides participants with the tools and techniques needed to deliver confident, engaging, and impactful presentations.
Sprinkler Fitting 1 introduces the fundamentals of fire sprinkler systems and the sprinkler industry, preparing students for entry-level installation work.
Plumbing 1 prepares learners for entry-level work in the plumbing trade by introducing core professional practices and foundational installation skills. Students build confidence using essential tools, basic math, and construction drawings while applying safe, code-aware work habits.
Sprinkler Fitting 2 builds on Sprinkler Fitting 1 by expanding students’ ability to layout and assemble fire sprinkler piping systems using shop drawings and industry standards. Students strengthen technical accuracy through applied calculations and component selection while practicing installation, inspection, and basic troubleshooting procedures.
Exterior Envelope 1 provides an applied overview of commercial glazing and building envelope systems, including curtainwall, storefront, and aluminum door assemblies. Students apply basic safety, construction math, material handling, and tool skills while learning to read construction drawings and shop details, work from lifts/scaffolds (supported, mobile, and suspension), and complete basic fabrication and sealant tasks.
Plumbing 2 builds on Plumbing 1 by expanding students’ technical capability to plan, interpret, install, and verify more complete plumbing systems in commercial settings. Students strengthen problem-solving skills through applied calculations, drawing interpretation, and code-focused installation and testing practices.
Sprinkler Fitting 3 deepens students’ system knowledge and field readiness by focusing on specialized fire protection applications and the water supply components that support them. Students develop the skills to evaluate, install, and acceptance-test more complex systems while applying current NFPA requirements and required documentation practices.
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.