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Skills Bootcamp - business management skills

You’ll build practical business skills on the online Business Management Skills for Construction Bootcamp, gaining advice and training on the real issues owners and managers face in a challenging economic climate. The course covers project planning, cost estimating, profit improvement, cashflow analysis, Building Regulations, marketing, site supervision and more to help you run an efficient, healthy business.

Course details

Course provider: House Builder XL Ltd 

Eligibility: You must live in West Yorkshire and must be aged 19 or older

Industry: Construction 

Dates: Starts 28th January 2026

Duration:  8 weeks total. 8 hours per week (4 hours x 2 sessions) for 7.5 weeks plus 2 day CITB SSSTS in week 8 

Venue: Remote 

Course overview

We train people who are new to the construction industry and those who, after years in the business, have recognised the world has changed and want the latest knowledge. Plus, everyone in between. As long as you’re 19+ then go for it! All we ask from you is a real interest and willingness to learn. Whether you’re unemployed, or self-employed and looking to upskill or offer a new service, wanting a career change, or stepping back into work after a break, or an employee keen to learn… let’s talk. 

“I have so much more confidence about managing my business.” 

  • Understanding the impact of planning for project success 
  • Understanding the benefits of digitisation 
  • BIM awareness 
  • Introduction to cost estimating 
  • Estimating effectively – 2 project case studies 
  • Understanding profit margins & overheads 
  • Understanding how to quote effectively 
  • Understanding how to promote your business 
  • Understanding how to move your business up market 
  • Understanding the importance of contracts, deposits & stage payments 
  • Understanding business models and cashflows and how to use them effectively 
  • Health & safety in construction awareness 
  • Mental health awareness 
  • Circular economy awareness 
  • Equality, Diversion & Inclusion awareness 
  • CITB SSSTS 

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