Course Offerings & Calendar

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 New Mexico 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.

Seminars and Courses Offered

Delivery Method Legend:

Online Classroom (Open) In-House (Private)
In-House training where and when you need it!
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AGC's BIM Education Program (CM-BIM):

Candidate Guide, BIM FAQs, CM-BIM Flyer 2016

AGC's BIM Education Program — developed in conjunction with leading BIM practitioners, technology firms and educators—is designed to prepare construction professionals at all experience levels to successfully implement BIM on a construction project.

The CM-BIM is the construction industry's only credential that teaches the practical application of the BIM process for commercial construction firms.

AGC's Lean Construction Education Program:

Training Brochure

This series of courses that progressively cover a range of topics essential to Lean Construction, including:

Variation and pull in production
Lean Workstructuring
The Last Planner® System
Lean supply chains and assembly
Lean design and pre-construction
Problem-solving principles and tools

AGC NM GreenEpassport Program

Green Advantage Credential - 8 hours
Green Associate – 8 hours
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Class – 20 hours, 7.5 CEUs hours (LEEDv4 Edition)
LEED Accredited Professional – 8 hours
LEED Credential Maintenance – 15-30 hours
LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep - 18 hours, 8 CEUs

Your Role in the Green Environment - 24 hours, nationally recognized

AGC of America Project Manager Development Program (PMDP)

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

AGC NM 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 (STP) (2015 Edition)

Unit 1 | Leadership and Motivation
Unit 2 | Communication
Unit 3 | Planning and Scheduling
Unit 4 | Contract Documents
Unit 5 | Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs
Unit 6 | Risk Management and Problem Solving

In addition to taking STP courses at AGC New Mexico. STP courses can also be offered in-house at construction firms, at construction training schools and joint-apprenticeship training programs and educational institutions. Learn more about how to bring STP to you and your colleagues.

Program Completion

STP is a nationally recognized training standard that has been the professional development resource of choice for more than 130,000 construction supervisors and managers. Individuals who complete the 6 primary STP courses will receive an AGC Supervisory Training Program Certificate of Completion.

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

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
OSHA 29CFR1926 30-hour - 30 hours
OSHA 29CFR1926 10-hour - 10 hours

Online Classes Available

Construction Estimating
Essential Construction Math
Construction Blueprint Reading
Estimating and Bidding 1 & 2
Planning and Scheduling
Accident Prevention & Loss Control
General & Specialty Contractor Dynamics
Construction Documents & Construction Law

First Aid/CPR/AED

This 8-hour class includes the latest thinking on proper and acceptable CPR and first aid methods. Also included are familiarization guidelines for using AEDs. Attendees receive a 2-year and 3-year certification card.

Blueprint Reading

This course is taught in two phases: Intermediate and Advanced and is designed for construction personnel who are comfortable with plans and specifications but would benefit from a thorough review. - 12 hours