OCA courses aren’t only informative, they’re interactive. That’s because we understand that your industry connections are as vital to success as your particular industry skillset.  Below you will find a variety of  OCA educational opportunities that are offered.

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General Industry Practices

  • Construction 101 & Beyond – 2 Day Course
  • Dispatcher Training – 2 day program
  • Fundamentals of Design-Build Tutorial
  • Interpreting Construction Drawings and Specifications – 2 Day Course
  • The Construction Act
  • The Top Habits of High Performing Foremen

Project and Site Management

  • Change Order Pricing and Best Management Practices
  • LEAN Boot Camp
  • Project Management: Planning, Scheduling & Control
  • Microsoft Excel for Construction (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Excel for Construction (Beginners)
  • Microsoft Project for Construction – Full Course
    • Microsoft Project for Construction – Part 1 – Scheduling
    • Microsoft Project for Construction – Part 2 – Resources
    • Microsoft Project for Construction – Part 3 – Trade Tracking
    • Microsoft Project for Construction – Part 4 – Cost Control
  • Be More Productive with MS Outlook®
  • Closeout of a Construction Project
  • BlueBeam Revu Basics
  • Blue Beam Estimating
  • BlueBeam Drawing Management

Estimating & Risk Management

  • Crafting Winning Proposals: Strategies for Successful RFPs – 2 day program
  • Estimating 101 – Introduction to Construction Estimating – 4 Parts
  • Introduction to Construction Estimating (E-Learning)

Construction Contracts

  • CCDC 2 & Master Specification for Division 01 General Requirements
  • Construction Management Contracts – CCDC 5A & 5B
  • Construction Tendering & Contracts
  • Fundamentals of Canadian Construction Contracts & Subcontracts (i.e. CCDC 2 lump-sum & CCA 1 Subcontract)
  • Navigating Construction Contracts: Demystifying CCDC 9A & 9B

Executive Leadership

  • Effective Performance Management Strategies to Grow your Talent
  • Present with Confidence – 2 Part
  • Resume and Interview Preparation
  • Strategic Planning: A Practical Guide for a Profitable Construction Company Succession Planning
  • Touch of Class – Making a Good First Impression
  • Developing the Next Generation of Leaders

Finance and Profitability

  • Construction Claims Seminar
  • Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers – 4 Parts
  • Profitable Contracting – 2 Parts
  • Project Manager’s Guide to Accounting Practices, Cost Controls & Financial Reports – 3 Parts
  • Mechanics of Construction Adjudication and Prompt Payment in Ontario

Health & Safety

  • WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program
  • Working at Heights – Fundamentals of Fall Protection
  • Working at Heights – Refresher Training – Morning Session
  • Standard First Aid, CPR & AED Re-Certification
  • Standard First Aid, CPR & AED Certification – 2 Day Course
  • WHMIS 2015 & GHS Certification (E-learning)

Human Resources

  • Driving Business Success with HR – Linking and Leveraging People Best-Practices

Construction Supervisor Training (CST)

Women in Construction (WIC)

  • Women in Construction: Coaching Skills
  • Women in Construction: Conflict Resolution
  • Women in Construction: Coping Skills
  • Women in Construction: Managing Time and Priorities
  • Women in Construction: Present with Confidence

E-Learning

Education & Training