The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has launched a new programme to give construction professionals strategic and operational leadership skills
The NFB Leadership Diploma is intended for aspiring managers, business owners, HR professionals, team leads, and leaders looking to increase their skills.
The course offers knowledge on decision-making abilities and navigating industry challenges.
The NFB Leadership Diploma is for both experienced and new leaders
The course has been designed specifically for the UK’s construction sector and is delivered by experienced industry professionals providing hands-on learning and interactive sessions.
Some aspects covered in the course include leadership styles, self-awareness, setting examples, effective communication, motivating a workforce, HR responsibilities, employment rights, staff management, and best practices.
Vaughan Hart, director of employment affairs at the National Federation of Builders, said: “Leadership is at the heart of a thriving construction sector. The NFB Leadership Diploma is a unique opportunity for professionals to enhance their knowledge, refine their skills, and prepare for the future. This programme is designed to develop the next generation of industry leaders who will drive innovation and success across the sector.”
The NFB Leadership Diploma starts in April, and costs £1,100 + VAT for NFB members, and £1,500 + VAT for non-members. The course can also be taken as a company, minimum of four delegates, priced at £1,000 + VAT.
The course’s page has more information on pricing, scheduling, and has a downloadable prospectus. It also contains contact information to ask questions, learn more information, or register a place on the course.
A wave of training courses
In November last year, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) announced an update to its training courses in its efforts to standardise training quality.
The updates include competency training for plant operators through expert training and updated technology for efficiency and sustainability.
At the time, Alasdair Reisner, chair of the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) and CEO of CECA, said: “The PSRO – consisting of seven major construction plant-user federations – was set up by employers and their representative bodies to drive consistency for operational standards and certification through card schemes. The PSRO has worked with CITB throughout the process of developing these new training standards and supports their use within the construction sector.”
Christopher Simpson, head of quality and standards at CITB, also said: “These changes will help standardise and improve the quality and consistency of plant training; increase the amount of plant training that takes place before testing; and increase the number of people trained in plant operations, particularly new entrants to construction.”
