About Construction U
Welcome to ConstructionU's online education platform.
ABC Wisconsin understands life can be hectic; and even though you may want to participate in in-person training opportunities, you may not always have the time. ConstructionU online education courses are self-paced and are designed to meet the needs of the learner whenever and wherever you are.
ConstructionU online courses range in length from 90 minutes to two-hour intervals. Learners can stop a course and pick up where they left off. At the completion of each course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Course topics offered through ConstructionU online include:
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Project Delivery
- Navigating the NEC - Electrical Exam Prep
Self-Paced Course Categories
Self-Paced Course Bundles
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership, For Apprentices
Critical Skills®
4 Courses
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Construction Foreman Bundle – Part 1
3 Courses
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Construction Foreman Bundle – Part 2
3 Courses
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Project Delivery Bundle
4 Courses
All Available Self-Paced Courses
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership, For Apprentices
Critical Skills®
4 Courses
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership, For Apprentices
Critical Skills® – Professionalism and Productivity
24 Lessons $49.00
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership, For Apprentices
Critical Skills® – Construction Teamwork
22 Lessons $49.00
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership, For Apprentices
Critical Skills® – Communication Part 2
24 Lessons $49.00
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership, For Apprentices
Critical Skills® – Communication Part 1
32 Lessons $49.00
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All Courses, For Apprentices
Navigating the NEC® – Electrical Exam Prep
51 Lessons $75.00
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Construction Foreman Bundle – Part 1
3 Courses
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Construction Foreman Bundle – Part 2
3 Courses
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Project Delivery Bundle
4 Courses
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Delegation
22 Lessons $49.00
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Leading the Difficult Worker
19 Lessons $49.00
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
The Foreman Your Crew Wants to Follow
22 Lessons $49.00
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Transition to Foreman
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Decision Making
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All Courses, Supervisory & Leadership
Communication for the New Leader
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Meet Our Instructors
The Construction Classroom
Michael Somers
Mike is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in Business Management. He has over 40 years construction experience as Owner and Manager of construction businesses in Wisconsin. Mike has served on the ABC Wisconsin Board of Directors and was the driving force behind the creation of the ABC Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program, having taught the program for several years. Currently, Mike teaches the ABC of Wisconsin Heavy Equipment Operations and Construction Craft Laborers apprenticeship programs. Mike also teaches several supervisory, leadership, and management courses for ABC Wisconsin. He enjoys sharing a lifetime of real-life experience in the construction industry.