AGC of America has developed comprehensive training programs written by contractors for contractors.  We are proud to provide our members with nationally recognized “hot topic” training events here in NM thereby saving you travel dollars and time. 

Our distance learning, workshops, weekly classes and webinars offer skills building opportunities for every level of experience.  And our impressive cadre of instructors includes award-winning, multi-credentialed subject matter experts who share a background in the construction profession.

As a Sponsor Site for National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER), members have access to nationally accredited and recognized craft training curriculum taught by NCCER credentialed instructors. Two NCCER Master Trainers on staff at AGC-NM Building Branch oversee progressive learning and career development for AGC apprentices throughout NM including post-secondary and college level instruction.

Please visit our training calendar to find the courses and training opportunities that best suit your needs.  Online registration provides confirmation for a student’s records.

Below you will find a list of our most frequently offered courses:

Lead Certification Programs

• Certified Lead Renovator – 8 hours
• Certified Lead Dust Sampling Technician – 8 hours
• Certified Lead Based Paint Inspector – 24 hours
• Certified Lead Risk Assessor – 16 hours

AGC-NM Building Branch Green Passport Program

• Green Advantage Credential - 8 hours
• Green Associate – 8 hours
• Green Associate Exam Prep Class – 9 hours
• LEED Accredited Professional – 8 hours
• LEED Credential Maintenance – 15-30 hours

AGC of America Project Manager Development Program

• Estimating and Job Costing – 16 hours
• Contract Administration – 16 hours
• Project  Administration – 16 hours
• Risk Management – 16 hours
• Leadership – 16 hours

AGC-NM Building Branch Technology Academy

• Building Information Modeling – 8 hours
• Lean Construction Today – 8 hours
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control – 16 hours
• Recycling for Sustainability – 16 hours

AGC of America Supervisor Training Program

• Leadership and Motivation - 16 hours
• Oral and Written Communication – 16 hours
• Problem Solving and Decision Making – 16 hours
• Contract Documents and Construction Law – 16 hours
• Planning and Scheduling – 16 hours
• Understanding and Managing Project Cost – 16 hours
• Accident Prevention and Loss Control – 16 hours
• Managing the Project: The Supervisor’s Role – 16 hours
• Productivity Improvement – 16 hours
• General and Specialty Contractor Dynamics - 16 hours

Safety Trainer’s Academy

• OSHA 510 Standards for Construction Industry – 32 hours
• OSHA 511 Standards for general industry - 32 hours
• OSHA 500 Trainer course for construction industry – 32 hours
• OSHA 501 Trainer course for general industry – 32 hours
• OSHA 502 Update for construction industry outreach trainers – 16 hours
• OSHA 503 Update for general industry outreach trainers – 16 hours