Field Overview
Construction & Trades
You’re a person of action. When there’s an opportunity to build, repair, or solve, you’re on it. Turn your experience into a dynamic career with our online construction training. If your career goals include serving your community with specialized skills or building something to be proud of from the ground up, consider a concentration in construction and trades. Online construction courses will prepare you to work in a hands-on environment safely and successfully. Whether you’re curious about what you have to do to become a construction worker, or you want to pursue a focused trade like carpentry or energy technology, you’ll find it all here. With us, you’ll receive up-to-date training and education in today’s ever-changing fields of construction and trade. Put together your own toolbox of skills and certifications, one course at a time. Building on your talents and interests is our top goal, and we’re here to help you take the next steps toward a dynamic future.
Available Courses
Select from various self-paced online courses to aid in advancement in this diverse field that encompasses such a broad range of abilities, talents, and skills.
Range of Courses
Courses are available below for those new to the field looking for skill development as well as those who are advanced and pursuing deeper career training. Regardless of your educational level or career experience, find whatever course is right for you, and let us know if we can help!
Essential Skills
- Physical Stamina and Agility – The ability to perform physically demanding tasks and move easily on varied terrain.
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Fine Motor Skills and Hand-Eye Coordination – Necessary for precise work with tools and materials, such as in welding and carpentry.
- Technical Skills – Proficiency in using tools, operating heavy machinery, and understanding modern technology.
- Reading & Math Skills – Essential for interpreting blueprints, reading instructions, and making accurate measurements.
- Problem-Solving – The ability to think critically and find solutions to unique project challenges.
- Communication and Teamwork – Crucial for collaborating effectively with colleagues on a job site.
- Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and safety in all aspects of the work.
Growth in this Field
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects overall construction and extraction employment to grow faster than the average for all occupations, leading to hundreds of thousands of job openings annually over the next decade.
Career Examples
- Electrician: Installs and maintains electrical systems and equipment in buildings.
- Carpenter: Works with wood to build and repair structures.
- Plumber: Installs and repairs water and drainage systems.
- HVAC Installer: Installs and services heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- Roofer: Installs and repairs roofs on buildings.
- Welder: Joins metal parts to create structures.
- Mason: Uses bricks, concrete, and stone to build structures.
- Sheet Metal Worker: Works with metal to create ductwork, roofing, and other components.
- Elevator Technician: Installs and maintains elevators and escalators.
- Construction Manager: Oversees construction projects, managing schedules and budgets.
- Construction Inspector: Ensures buildings and construction projects comply with codes and standards.
- Quantity Surveyor: Calculates and manages the costs and quantities of materials for construction projects.
- Millwright: Installs and repairs industrial machinery.
- Boilermaker: Constructs, assembles, and repairs boilers and other large vessels.
Career Training
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POPULAR TRADE COURSES
HVAC/R Technician
$3185
