Take your career in construction to the next level with:

In collaboration with ABC Wisconsin, ABC Illinois is pleased to offer Construction U, a wide range of craft and professional development education programs to our members. These courses are tailored to assist in the growth of construction professionals, from apprentices to experienced contractors. These programs will have a significant impact on your team, your projects, and the advancement of careers in the industry.

The majority of Construction U Courses range in length from 90 minutes - 2-hour intervals. Students have the option to stop a course and pick up where they left off. Students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion upon the successful completion of the course.

Course offerings include:

For Supervisors & Leadership

  • The Construction Foreman Bundle 1 combines three courses developed specifically for those who supervise others. The three topics are:

    1. Transition to Foreman

    2. Decision Making

    3. Communication for the New Leader

    (Learning Hours: 6)

    $125

  • The Construction Foreman Bundle 2 continues with three courses developed specifically for those who supervise others. The three topics are:

    1. Delegation

    2. Leading the Difficult Worker

    3. The Foreman Your Crew Wants to Follow

    (Learning Hours: 6)

    $125

  • The Project Delivery bundle combines the following four courses:

    1. Project Setup Through Closeout

    2. Production, Leadership, and Project Delivery

    3. Delivery a Profitable Project

    4. Improving Project Delivery

    (Learning Hours: 8)

    $175

  • Critical Skills® is comprised of the following courses:

    1. Construction Communication pt. 1

    2. Construction Communication pt. 2

    3. Construction Teamwork

    4. Construction Professionalism & Productivity

    (Learning Hours: 8)

    $175

  • Looking to take either your Journeyman or Master Electrical Exam in Illinois? This course, based on the 2017 NEC®, will walk you through sample exam questions.

    (Learning Hours: 6)

    $75

For Apprentices