Supervisory Training Program (STP)
About The Program
The Supervisory Training Program (STP), developed by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), is a six-course series designed to help construction professionals build the skills needed to become effective jobsite leaders.
What You Will Learn
Unit 1 | Leadership and Motivation
Covers the foundations of effective supervision, focusing on how construction leaders inspire teams, build trust, and motivate workers on the job site.
Unit 2 | Communication
Builds the communication skills supervisors need to lead effectively, including clear direction, active listening, conflict resolution, and job site coordination.
Unit 3 | Planning and Scheduling
Introduces planning and scheduling techniques that save time, reduce costs, and improve quality throughout the construction process.
Unit 4 | Contract Documents
Explains the purpose and structure of contract documents, the roles of all contracted parties, and how supervisors can use documentation to solve problems and prevent disputes.
Unit 5 | Productivity and Managing Project Costs
Focuses on understanding estimates, tracking actual costs, controlling expenses, and improving productivity to support project timelines and budgets.
Unit 6 | Managing Risk
Covers the supervisor’s role in safety, accident prevention, and loss control, emphasizing practices that reduce risk on the job site.
STP
DETAILS
Location
ABA Phoenix Office
2552 West Erie Drive, Suite 106, Tempe, AZ 85282
Date
- January 7, 2026
- January 14, 2026
- January 21, 2026
- January 28, 2026
- February 4, 2026
- February 11, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- February 25, 2026
- March 4, 2026
- March 11, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- April 1, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- April 22, 2026
Cost
ABA Members : $2,350
Non-Members: $4,700