Explore Construction Training Programs

Find the construction training you need to get started in any of the 13 careers below, including carpenter, plumber, welder and electrician. Explore SkillPointe's partner links for certificates, associate degrees and diplomas to find the construction training that works best for your life.

To start, choose a construction career, narrow your search by ZIP code and take the next step toward your new career!

13 Results

An architectural drafter uses computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to review drawings

Architectural Drafter

Median Salary: $58,500
Jobs Available: 11,300+
Get trained in 24 months
A female carpenter uses a miter saw to cut a piece of wood in the shop

Carpenter

Median Salary: $44,100
Jobs Available: 102,500+
Earn while you learn
A civil engineer technician will often visit project sites and evaluate plans to make sure they conform to design specifications and applicable codes.

Civil Engineering Technician

Median Salary: $58,700
Jobs Available: 7,000+
Get trained in 12-24 months
A construction equipment operator will manage an excavator to clear the way for a new road

Construction Equipment Operator

Median Salary: $53,200
Jobs Available: 49,400+
Get trained in 12-24 months or earn while you learn
An electrician installs wiring

Electrician

Median Salary: $60,600
Jobs Available: 89,100+
Earn while you learn
A heavy equipment mechanic inspects a broken excavator arm

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Median Salary: $58,900
Jobs Available: 18,500+
Get trained in 12-24 months
Female HVAC technician in a hardhat and safety gear works on a rooftop HVAC unit

HVAC Technician

Median Salary: $52,500
Jobs Available: 42,000+
Get trained in 3-36 months, earn while you learn
A metal fabricator uses a hydraulic punching machine on a piece of metal

Metal Fabricator

Median Salary: $52,700
Jobs Available: 163,800+
Get trained in 12-24 months
A pipefitter cuts a steel pipe before installation

Pipefitter / Steamfitter

Median Salary: $54,300
Jobs Available: 58,000+
Get trained in 6 months, then earn while you learn
A plumber replaces a pipe fitting

Plumber

Median Salary: $48,400
Jobs Available: 61,400+
Get trained in 6 months, then earn while you learn
A security alarm installer adjusts a surveillance camera

Security Alarm Tech / Installer

Median Salary: $50,500
Jobs Available: 9,800+
Get trained in 6-12 months
Good survey technicians possess unique skills, including a clear understanding of geometry and the ability to take concise measurements of an area.

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Median Salary: $47,800
Jobs Available: 7,800+
Get trained in 12-24 months
Two welders cut metal in an automotive factory

Welder

Median Salary: $46,700
Jobs Available: 56,700+
Get trained in 6-24 months or earn while you learn

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