Training Institute
The built environment demands leaders who can execute at every level: on the job site, in the project trailer and in the boardroom. FMI's Training Institute offers experiential programs built exclusively for construction and engineering professionals, each designed to develop a specific set of leadership, management or business skills. With decades of industry expertise and a network of 10,000+ alumni, we know what it takes to lead in this industry.
Develop your people. Strengthen your firm.
The competition for talent across construction and engineering is fierce. Attracting, retaining and developing talented people for roles across your organization will improve operations, drive profit and create advantages over the competition. FMI's Training Institute offers a portfolio of programs designed to grow your people at every level of your organization, from field leaders stepping into their first management role to executives running business units and navigating enterprise strategy
Our programs are built exclusively for the construction and engineering industry. Every expert-led session, scenario and peer discussion reflects the real challenges of leading in the built environment.
Leadership & Performance Programs
FMI’s programs fall into two categories:
Leadership
Leadership programs focus on how leaders lead people, build alignment, and drive organizational impact.
Performance
Performance programs focus on how leaders run the business, strengthening decision-making, financial acumen, and execution to improve project and company results.
Not sure which program is right for you?
Click here for a breakdown by role and program.
| If you are… | Consider attending | |
|---|---|---|
| Stepping into management for the first time | Emerging Managers Institute | |
| A field leader, superintendent, or foreman focused on leading crews and job site teams | Field Leader Institute | |
| A project manager or operations leader looking to run more profitable, client-centered projects | Project Manager Academy | |
| A senior leader looking to deepen your self-awareness and elevate your organizational impact | Leadership Institute | |
| A senior leader focused on developing, coaching, and growing talent in others | Leadership Accelerator Series | |
| A current or future executive responsible for P&L, financial performance, or enterprise strategy | Construction Business Academy (previously Construction Executive Institute) | |
Construction Business Academy
Business Acumen Skills
Performance
Previously Construction Executive Institute
Enhance your leaders’ financial literacy, strategic thinking, and enterprise decision-making skills to run a construction business with confidence.
This program is for:
- Current and future C-suite executives
- Business unit and division managers
- Senior operations leaders preparing for P&L responsibility
- Leaders being developed for executive roles
Emerging Managers Institute
Management Skills
Leadership
Give your rising leaders the foundation to transition from individual contributor to confident manager, with practical tools in delegation, feedback, accountability, and communication.
This program is for:
- Current and future managers
- Project managers and engineers
- Department managers
- Field leaders and superintendents moving into their first management role
Field Leader Institute
Leadership Skills
Leadership
Build a pipeline of strong field leaders through personal assessments, experiential team challenges, and conflict management training.
This program is for:
- General superintendents and superintendents
- General forepeople and crew supervisors
- Field-level leaders responsible for crew performance, safety, and execution
Leadership Institute
Leadership Skills
Leadership
Give your senior leaders the self-awareness, peer learning, and practical tools needed to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and drive lasting impact on the people and organizations they lead
This program is for:
- C-suite executives
- Directors, VPs and senior managers
- Senior regional and team leaders
Project Manager Academy
Project Management Skills
Performance
Transform your project managers into business-minded leaders who deliver profitable, efficient, and client-centered projects that strengthen your firm's reputation.
This program is for:
- Project managers and assistant project managers
- Project engineers and project executives
- Superintendents, operations VPs and COOs responsible for project outcomes
Leadership Accelerator Series: Developing Talent
Talent Development Skills
Leadership
Equip your leaders with the tools to identify high-potential talent, deliver feedback, delegate for growth, and build authentic relationships that retain and advance people
This program is for:
- Directors, VPs and managers who oversee other managers
- Leaders responsible for coaching and mentoring
- Executives responsible for building leaders
Looking for something else?
Custom Training
Do you have a unique challenge or a team of people who need specific training? Our experts can design a custom program of any duration to help you quickly meet your training needs.
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Executive Coaching
Partner with us to accelerate your growth as a leader. Improve your performance working with a trusted, professional coach by examining your current behaviors, intentions and goals.
Learn MoreBetter leaders build better firms.
If you're ready to invest in the people who run your projects, lead your teams, and shape your culture, we're here to help. Contact FMI to find the right program or design a custom solution for your organization.