About the course
What this course covers.
Most people are promoted into supervision because they were good at the work, not because they were trained to lead. This course closes that gap. It is a full management program - eleven modules, nine hours of instruction - built around the real skills that decide whether a supervisor succeeds or struggles.
The course covers the difference between leadership, management, and supervision, the leadership styles and when to use each, and the motivational theories behind a team that performs. It works through communicating across personality styles, managing time and stress, the harder duties a supervisor faces - substance abuse, discipline, termination, negotiation, and conflict - and a systems approach to managing a construction company.
It is built for construction owners, managers, estimators, supervisors, and the staff moving toward those roles. The course carries Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal education credits and BC Housing continuing professional development credits.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
6 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Leadership, management, and supervision
The differences between leadership, management, and supervision, the main leadership styles, and applying the right style to a given situation.
Motivating and engaging a team
The motivational theories - Maslow, Herzberg, and MARS - and how to lift individual and group performance and engagement.
Communication and people
Recognising personality styles and communicating appropriately, and dealing with difficult people, conflict, and confrontation.
Managing yourself
Managing time effectively, and understanding and managing stress at work.
The harder duties of a supervisor
Recognising and preventing substance abuse, running a successful toolbox talk, disciplining and terminating staff, and applying negotiating skills.
Managing the company
Collaborative decision making and a systems approach to the management of a construction company.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
We promote good tradespeople into supervision and then wonder why it is hard for them. This course gives them the management side - leadership styles, conflict, the difficult conversations.
Marshall T.
Construction Owner
Nine hours, but every module earns its place. The sections on discipline and on negotiating were the ones our supervisors had been winging.
Janine R.
Operations Manager
Practical and focused on Canadian construction. The Gold Seal credits were a bonus the crew appreciated.
Pierre L.
Site Superintendent
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Construction owners and company managers
- Estimators and project managers
- Supervisors and foremen running a crew
- Staff moving toward a leadership role
- Companies developing their management bench
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Distinguish leadership, management, and supervision and apply each
- Use leadership styles and motivational theory to build a performing team
- Communicate across personality styles and handle conflict
- Manage your own time and stress under pressure
- Handle discipline, negotiation, and the systems side of running a company
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $299.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$1,499.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$1,349.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$1,199.96
A corporate account saves you
$299.99
on 5 seats of Supervisory & Management Skills
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent earns the certificate, and the course can be taken up to three times to reach the pass mark. On completion the participant downloads and prints a certificate of completion, which does not expire, along with a comprehensive student manual. The course is eligible for three Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal education credits and eight BC Housing continuing professional development credits.
- Fully online and self-paced - eleven video modules, about nine hours of instruction
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Printable student manual included for future reference
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
The course is recognised for Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal education credits, a national standard for construction management competency, and for BC Housing continuing professional development credits. It supports the leadership competency a strong safety and operations record depends on.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Supervisory and Management Skills course cost?
- The course is 299.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a management team.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about nine hours of instruction across eleven video modules and is fully self-paced, so it can be worked through over several sessions without losing your place.
Does the certificate expire?
- No. The certificate of completion does not expire, though management skills are worth refreshing as a leader takes on broader responsibility.
Is this course eligible for Gold Seal credits?
- Yes. The course is eligible for three Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal education credits on successful completion, and for eight BC Housing continuing professional development credits.
Who is this course for?
- It is built for construction owners, managers, estimators, supervisors, and foremen, and for staff who are moving toward a leadership role and want the management skills before they get there.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.