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Carpentry Training II – Advanced

START DATE
August 19, 2025
End Date
May 26, 2026
Annual Tuition + Fees
$4475

What you'll learn:

Gain a good understanding of the building process including site preparation, wall systems & installation, roofing applications, steel framing, and more.

Carpentry Jobs

High level carpentry job titles include: Journeyman Carpenter, Master Carpenter, Foreman, and Superintendent.
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Concrete I

START DATE
August 26, 2025
End Date
March 25, 2026
Annual Tuition + Fees
$4475

What you'll learn:

In addition to the essentials of concrete safety, tools, and equipment, students will also learn concrete placement, reinforcing, formwork and finishing. Students will also learn helpful communication, math, and safety skills applicable across all skilled trades.

Concrete Jobs:

Jobs in the concrete industry include: concrete finisher, concrete carpenter, form builder, heavy equipment operator, and project manager.
Course header for the west michigan construction institute's Introductory Field Leadership course.

Introductory Field Leadership

START DATE
August 26, 2025
End Date
November 4, 2025
Registration Fees
$3800

What you'll learn:

In this six-session professional development course, students will develop the communication, management, and productivity skills needed to lead successful construction projects.

Who should attend?

As a perfect program to translate job site technical expertise into leadership of multiple persons and teams, this course is best for rising construction industry managers, foremen, and superintendents.
Course header for the west michigan construction institute's Advanced Field Leadership course.

Advanced Field Leadership

START DATE
August 27, 2025
End Date
November 5, 2025
Registration Fees
$3900

What you'll learn:

Building on skills learned in Introductory Field Leadership, students will learn develop competency: 1. Leadership from Within (Emotional intelligence for leaders, business acumen in contracting, coaching and mentoring skills) 2. Managing Behaviors (Time management, generations in the workplace) 3. Impacting Project Teams (Collaboration for successful communication, organizational skills, developing powerful messages) 4. Mentoring through Coaching (Harness the power of leadership energy, improving leadership performance through delegation) 5. Situational Leadership (Problem-solving, improving accountability, change management) 6. Leadership Growth (Critical-thinking, capstone project)

Who should attend?

Advanced Field Leadership is best for mid-level managers, project directors, and members of the leadership teams with a specific focus on smoothing the transition from being a technical expert in the field to being an expert leader of people and projects.

Understanding Construction Documents

START DATE
October 1, 2025
End Date
October 29, 2025
Registration Fees
$610

What you'll learn:

A perfect introductory program for students to learn how to read and interpret construction documents in all areas of construction. Specific skills developed include: document terminology, site planes, plan specifications, bid manuals, and more.

Who should attend?

This program is structured for tradespersons who is just entering the field or transitioning into a position requiring a firm understanding of how construction documents work and are related to each other.
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Spanish for Construction

START DATE
January 13, 2026
End Date
March 19, 2026
Registration Fees
$1250

What you'll learn:

In a curriculum customized for the industry, students will learn the most common construction Spanish words and phrases used on a jobsite.

Who should attend?

This course is intended for those that speak little to no Spanish and are looking to engage more efficiently with their Spanish speaking team members.
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Concrete II

START DATE
January 8, 2026
End Date
March 25, 2026
Annual Tuition + Fees
$2325

What you'll learn:

Students develop and understanding of various types of concrete mixes and how each is used. They will also gain an understanding of the limitations of concrete depending on specific project needs and environmental conditions as well as a greater span of trade knowledge required for success in the commercial concrete industry.

Concrete Jobs

Examples of Concrete job titles include: Concrete Laborer, Concrete Finisher, Crew Leaders, and Foremen.

Plumbing I

START DATE
August 18, 2025
End Date
June 1, 2026
Annual Tuition + Fees
$4440

What you'll learn:

Students will learn how to safely install, test, maintain, and repair different types of pipe systems.

Plumbing Jobs

Commercial plumbing job titles can include: apprentice, journeyman plumber, service technician, and plumbing designer.
Course thumbnail for WMCI's higher level commercial construction plumbing 3 training.

Plumbing III

START DATE
August 21, 2025
End Date
June 4, 2026
Annual Tuition + Fees
$4575

What you'll learn:

Learn how to protect the water supply system, types of venting, DWV and storm systems, compressed air, corrosive-resistant waste piping, and more.

Plumbing Jobs

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Plumbing II

START DATE
August 20, 2025
End Date
June 3, 2026
Annual Tuition + Fees
$4475

What you'll learn:

Students will learn elements of plumbing math, commercial drawings, how to install DWV piping, roof/floor/area drains, water supply piping, valves, and more.

Plumbing Jobs

Plumbing job titles can include: Apprentice, Journeyman Plumbing, Service Technician, and Plumbing Designer
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Exterior Envelope I

START DATE
August 27, 2025
End Date
June 10, 2026
Annual Tuition + Fees
$6675

What you'll learn:

Students learn to safely install, test, maintain, and repair different types of envelope systems.

Exterior Envelope Jobs

Examples include: Sheet Metal Worker, Glazier, and Building Enclosure Technician
Course thumbnail for the West Michigan Construction Institute's Sprinkler Fitting training course.

Sprinkler Fitting I

START DATE
August 18, 2025
End Date
June 1, 2026
Annual Tuition + Fees
$4375

What you'll learn:

Learn the basics of commercial construction with an emphasis on sprinkler systems and components.

Sprinkler Fitting Jobs

Examples of Sprinkler Fitting job titles can include: Apprentice, Fire Sprinkler Technician, Fire Sprinkler Foreman, Sprinkler Designer