Workplace Series
Build a Better Workplace. Lead with Confidence.
Ready to level up the skills for a stronger workplace? Build inclusive, supportive and successful workplaces with expert-led courses designed for employers, trainers, apprentices, journeypersons and other leaders.
Courses to Strengthen Your Crews and Workplace
Empower your workforce with industry-endorsed tools, training and resources, available online or in person. Prefer individual learning? Self-paced options are also available.
Introduction to Mentorship
Train your workers to be better mentors and apprentices on the job. Equip late-term apprentices, journeypersons and forepersons (mentors), as well as apprentices (mentees), with the communication and leadership skills needed to build strong relationships, share knowledge and support new workers.
Indigenous Awareness Training
Deepen your team’s understanding of Indigenous history, culture and the unique barriers in the trades, helping foster a more inclusive and respectful work environment. This training is available in two tailored streams — one designed for apprentices and journeypersons, and one for leaders and employers.
Building it Green
Increase your team’s awareness of climate change and its connection to the construction industry with the most comprehensive climate training program for the skilled trades in Canada, built in partnership with Canada’s Building Trades Unions.
Diversity & Inclusion Training (For Leaders)
A diverse and inclusive team is a stronger, more successful team. Gain practical strategies to attract top talent, create safer and more respectful job sites and foster a culture of belonging in your workplace.
Respectful and Inclusive Workplaces (For Apprentices)
In this course you'll build on the skills required to work in more diverse teams, explore concepts that advance your communication skills, and learn strategies that contribute to a workplace culture of respect and inclusion.
Mental Health and Wellness
Support a healthier, more resilient team. Learn how to recognize signs of mental health challenges, promote well-being on the job site and create a culture where coworkers look out for each other.
Supporting Learning Differences in the Trades
Help apprentices succeed by understanding how to support learning differences. Learn about common challenges, simple accommodations and inclusive teaching strategies.
Construction Fundamentals
Develop a foundational knowledge of the construction process from conception to final handover. Recognize the key roles, responsibilities and terminology at each project stage and recognize the importance across the entire team.
Managing Your Money
Give your team the tools to make informed financial decisions. Participants will learn how to prioritize spending, grow their money, access employment insurance, build a solid credit score and much more.
Entrepreneurship in Construction
Gain the foundational knowledge to start and run a construction business in Canada, including an understanding of self-employment and strategies for recognizing and improving key construction business processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most courses in the Build Your Skills Learning Hub are available at no cost. To learn more, contact us at info@skillplan.ca.
Single assessments are typically marked within five business days of completion. During periods when large cohorts are assessed at the same time, marking timelines may be extended.
To register a group of learners with yourself as the instructor, contact us at learn@skillplan.ca with your request.
All you need is an internet connection and a device like a phone, tablet or computer. The courses are designed to be simple and accessible.
Course durations vary. Some may take under an hour or up to a few hours, while others may be delivered in sessions as part of group training. For estimated times for each course, contact our team at learn@skillplan.ca.
If you are new to the skilled construction trades, are an apprentice, journeyperson, trainer, employer or other leader, there’s something here for you. Topics like mentorship, mental health and wellness, diversity and leadership impact every job site.
Why Our Workplace Series Matters
Our Workplace Series courses give you the tools to strengthen your team’s leadership skills and build an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.
Stronger team leadership
Enhanced workplace culture
More inclusive workplaces
Better apprentice support
Improved worker well-being
Stronger mentoring
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