WMCI professional development courses are for professionals currently employed in the construction industry seeking to improve their skills.
Exterior Envelope 2 builds job-ready skills for planning and installing exterior wall and building envelope systems. Students learn to interpret construction documents and fastening/span requirements while applying thermal and moisture protection, sheet metal layout, and waterproofing practices, with added focus on safe access and material handling (suspension scaffolds, rigging, and forklift basics).
Drywall 1 introduces students to the wall and ceiling trade, building foundational skills needed to install and finish gypsum board in residential and commercial settings. Students develop safe work habits and learn to select materials, manage thermal and moisture considerations, and produce industry-accepted finished surfaces.
Concrete 1 introduces students to the core practices of concrete construction, from jobsite safety and tool use to preparing, placing, and finishing concrete. Students develop foundational skills in formwork, reinforcing, and common flatwork applications while focusing on quality, durability, and safe work habits.
Concrete 2 builds on Concrete 1 by advancing students’ technical understanding of concrete materials and expanding their capability to deliver higher-performance flatwork and architectural finishes. Students strengthen planning, quality control, and troubleshooting skills while working with more complex placement and repair considerations.
Plumbing 3 advances students’ readiness for the journeyman role by strengthening diagnostic, system-design, and service skills aligned with industry standards and code requirements. Students receive a plumbing codebook and complete focused exam preparation for the journeyman plumber test while reinforcing safe, professional work practices.
Drywall 2 builds on Drywall 1 by preparing students for more advanced commercial and specialty interior work. Students strengthen their ability to interpret construction documents and apply industry methods to complete complex framing and finish systems with an emphasis on safety, accuracy, and quality.
Sprinkler Fitting 4 prepares students to work with advanced system layout and design concepts while supporting long-term performance through inspection, testing, and maintenance practices. Students strengthen documentation and coordination skills and gain exposure to specialized extinguishing applications and introductory crew leadership expectations.
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.
General Carpentry teaches foundational entry-level skills for residential and commercial construction, with a focus on safety, quality workmanship, and hands-on learning.
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.