Online Program Overview
These online programs, powered by Penn Foster, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Gould Construction Institute, allow you to learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace. Enroll to gain critical trade and career development skills from the comfort of your home. These courses are not required to be approved by DOL and are not approved by DOL.
Available Courses:
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NEW! – Construction Print Reading – $299 NEW! – Electrical Print Reading – $349 Hot Work Safety Certificate Program for MA – $59 Introduction to Project Management – starting at $799 Intermediate Project Management – starting at $799 NEW! Plumbing & Pipefitting Print Reading – $349 |
*Denotes an Accredited Individual College Course
Plumbing & Pipefitting Print Reading
This non-degree online course is offered in partnership between Gould Construction Institute and Penn Foster.
What you’ll learn:
- Introduction to Print Reading
- Dimensioning
- Tolerancing and Symbols
- Building Drawings
- Piping: Drawings, Materials, and Parts
- Reading Piping Prints
Cost: $349 ~ Time Commitment: 50 hours
Introduction to Project Management
This non-degree online course is offered in partnership between Gould Construction Institute and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Introduction to Project Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology is designed to give you the fundamentals of Project Management as it applies to industries within the built environment, including but not limited to, leading construction, electrical, engineering, and architecture projects. Through seven interactive online modules, you will gain the tools to plan, implement, and manage projects during the entire life cycle.
What you learn:
• Introduction to Project Management
• Phases of Project Management
• Project Planning, Budgets, and Risks
• Project Teamwork
• Project Monitoring and Control
• Project Close-out
• Project Presentations
Format:
Online | Self-Paced | Interactive
Students complete a sequence of online modules at their own pace, as their schedule permits. Each module may include assigned readings or media, online quizzes, discussion boards, and more. The instructor will guide you through the course, provide feedback, and assessments of your learning.
Time Commitment:
7-Weeks | 35 Hours
You can expect to commit up to approximately five (5) hours per week on readings, exercises, and assignments.
Credentials Awarded:
Upon completion of the course, you will earn 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a Wentworth verified digital credential/certificate of completion to showcase on their resume and online channels.
Instructor:
Cindy Stevens, Ph.D., Professor, Business Management, School of Management
Member Tuition & Enrollment:
$799 – ABC Member Tuition
$999 – Not-Yet a Member Tuition
View the course flyer here: Introduction to Project Management – ABC Member Flyer.
Note: ABC Member discounts will automatically be applied at checkout. Attendees MUST register with ABC Member company information to redeem this discount.
Not an ABC Member? Learn more about how joining ABC could benefit your company here or contact Venus Williams, ABC MA’s Membership Director: venus@abcma.org
Intermediate Project Management
This non-degree online course is offered in partnership between Gould Construction Institute and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Intermediate Project Management is designed to take your skills in managing complex projects to the next level. Through interactive online modules, you will learn to manage communication strategy, team issues, network diagrams, cost and risk analysis, and troubled projects. Complete the course at your own pace with dedicated faculty support, and earn a Wentworth-verified digital credential/certificate to showcase on your resume & social channels.
Format:
Online | Self-Paced | Interactive
Students complete a sequence of online modules at their own pace, as their schedule permits. Each module may include assigned readings or media, online quizzes, discussion boards, and more. The instructor will guide you through the course, provide feedback, and assessments of your learning.
Time Commitment:
7-Weeks | 35 Hours
You can expect to commit up to approximately five (5) hours per week on readings, exercises, and assignments.
Credentials Awarded:
Upon completion of the course, you will earn 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a Wentworth verified digital credential/certificate of completion to showcase on their resume and online channels.
Instructor:
Cindy Stevens, Ph.D., Professor, Business Management, School of Management
Member Tuition & Enrollment:
$799 – ABC Member Tuition
$999 – Not-Yet a Member Tuition
View the course flyer here: Intermediate Project Management Flyer.
Note: ABC Member discounts will automatically be applied at checkout. Attendees MUST register with ABC Member company information to redeem this discount.
Not an ABC Member? Learn more about how joining ABC could benefit your company here or contact Venus Williams, ABC MA’s Membership Director: venus@abcma.org
Hot Work
An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Gould Construction Institute.
Important Note: The GCI Hot Work Certificate is recognized by the State Fire Marshall’s office; however, Boston has taken the position that they can recognize hot work trainings as they see fit and may or may not accept our training. Please contact Allison Jackson for questions.
Course Commitment: $59.00 / 3 hours
- Goals of Training – As a result of taking this class, participants will be able to
- Understand the principles of Hot Work.
- Explain the types of activities that are classified as Hot Work.
- Explain how to keep a Hot Work site safe.
- Objectives of Training – As a result of taking this class, participants will be able to
- Identify relevant standards, regulations, and ordinances that are applicable to Hot Work.
- Describe the different forms of Hot Work.
- Describe the four-step protocol for Hot Work Safety.
- Define Hot Work hazards.
- Explain Hot Work safety team roles and responsibilities.
- Describe Hot Work permit requirements.
- Read and Understand a Hot Work Permit.
- Essential Questions – At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to answer
- What is Hot Work?
- What are the roles of a safety team at a Hot Work site?
- What are the responsibilities of a safety team at a Hot Work site?
- What is the difference between the different Hot Work Sites?
- Who is tasked with issuing Hot Work permits.
Electrical Print Reading
This non-degree online course is offered in partnership between Gould Construction Institute and Penn Foster.
What you’ll learn:
- Introduction to Print Reading
- Dimensioning
- Tolerancing and Symbols
- Electrical Drawings and Circuits
- Electrical Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Schematic Diagrams
Cost: $349 ~ Time Commitment: 52 hours
Construction Print Reading
This non-degree online course is offered in partnership between Gould Construction Institute and Penn Foster.
What you’ll learn:
- Introduction to Print Reading
- Dimensioning
- Tolerancing and Symbols
- Building Drawings
- Reading Construction Prints
Cost: $299 ~ Time Commitment: 42 hours
Turn to the Gould Construction Institute for high quality cost-effective training.
