iFTI LMS

FTI 1017 IUPAT History/Structure and Introduction to Computing Applications 02022020
2020-02-02 - 2020-02-07 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
The course provides an introduction to computers, LMS, and Microsoft application. Participants must complete 40 hours of online LMS training.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1023 Introduction to Computing Applications for Instructors 02102020
2020-02-10 - 2020-02-12 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
This 24-hour course will provide level 1 basics of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel (7 hours per course.) Students will also receive an overview of the FTI LMS, the Member Mobile APP and an overview and tips and tricks of Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Courses will be taught by professionals from our local community college (AACC).
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1017 IUPAT History/Structure and Introduction to Computing Applications 02232020
2020-02-23 08:00 - 2020-02-28 17:00 (America/New_York) | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States

FTI 1000 Introduction to Teaching Techniques for Adults 02242020
2020-02-24 - 2020-02-28 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
Introduction to instruction for instructors and coordinators of occupational training and apprenticeship. Included in this course are an introduction to computers, commission and interaction, planning, organizing and conducting training, and developing and using instructional aids.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1220 Communications and Digital Media 03012020
2020-03-01 - 2020-03-06 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
For the IUPAT, an aggressive public relations strategy is not an option; it is a mandate. From organizing to political action to gaining new work for our members, building positive support from the public is vital to the future of the IUPAT. A positive public image can translate into more work, more organizing victories, and a better relationship with elected officials. Implementing a comprehensive media strategy is important to effectively communicate with our members, customers, and communities and build a positive image for the IUPAT and the labor movement. The information in this course is designed to help IUPAT, BM/ST’s, staff, and members develop their own communications program and get started on crafting a pro-worker message to grow our membership and win the online and offline battle for public opinion.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1008 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 03062020
2020-03-06 08:00 - 17:00
8hrs
The course details how to recognize harassing behaviors and what factors should be considered when determining whether behavior rises to the level of sexual harassment. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace also provides an overview of employer liability according to EEOC guidelines. Additionally, the course provides actions to prevent or stop sexual harassment.
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1111C OVERTON Rigging-Lifts-Forklift-Hand Signaling 03092020
2020-03-09 - 2020-03-12 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This 40-hour course for company trainers wishing to provide in-house employee training. Rigging, Forklift, & Aerial/Scissor Lifts Trainer programs includes: how to bean effective trainer, classroom presentation, applying the written exam, evaluating competency, and the required paperwork and record keeping. Each course will address laws and regulations, stability principles, pre-operational inspection procedures, safe operating practices, and evaluating competency. The Rigging course will also cover most types of slings and basic rigging hardware as well as the principles, practices and techniques of basic rigging. In conclusion the course also provides additional class teach-backs and a practical hands-on training for inspection, selection and basic safe rigging techniques (Certification Period: 36 months).
Member Card Abbreviation: OVERTON Rigging and Signaling
Prerequisite: COR 1126C Overton Rigging and Signaling (Strongly Recommended)
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

POSTPONED: FTI 1138C ICRA Worker Train-the-Trainer 03162020
2020-03-16 - 2020-03-18 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
The Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Worker Train-the-Trainer (TTT) course sponsored by the Center for Construction Research and Training is a three-day training is designed to prepare instructors to teach about ICRA controls, work practices, and methods to build and maintain temporary ICRA containments. At the completion of the Train-the-Trainer, instructors will be able to teach both the CPWR 8-hour ICRA Awareness and the 16-hour ICRA Worker courses for workers who are performing construction in healthcare facilities (Certification Period: Permanent)
Member Card Abbreviation: ICRA Worker TTT
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1224 Bottom-Up Organizing 03222020 (Postponed)
2020-03-22 - 2020-03-27 | Houston Office, TX, United States
40 Hours
Every Bottom-Up (worker driven) Organizing campaign begins because one person decides to step forward and try to make changes to his or her job. It is up to the District Council’s organizers to identify and contact as many such individuals as possible. Then the target is researched, and a decision is made to develop a strategic organizing plan. This course will give you the tools to complete those tasks. This course is an off-site training class to be held at a District Council that has an ongoing Bottom-Up Organizing campaign.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

POSTPONED: FTI 1001 Teaching Techniques for Adults 03232020
2020-03-23 - 2020-03-27 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
Instruction for year two Instructors and Coordinators of occupational training and apprenticeship. Included in the course are intermediate computers, laboratory safety, testing, and evaluation, and advanced instructional methods.
Prerequisite: FTI 1000 Introduction to Teaching Techniques for Adults
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1024 Computing Applications Level 2 03302020 (Postponed)
2020-03-30 - 2020-04-01 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
This three-day course provides intermediate (Level 2) training in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (8 hours per topic). This course would be the next level of training for participants who took the FTI 1023 Introduction to Computing Applications for Instructors. Courses will be taught by professionals from our local community college (AACC).
Prerequisite: FTI 1023 Introduction to Computing Applications
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1141-Changing the Culture of Construction 04152020 (Online)
2020-04-15 14:00 - 17:00 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
16 Hours
This training is designed to inform and empower the construction industry by separating fact from fiction and encourage our workforce to choose proactivity when it comes to behavioral health issues and addictions. Our goal is to educate individuals, in turn promoting a healthy, safe, and substance free working environment.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1147 CPWR ICRA/COVID-19 Awareness (Online) 04152020
2020-04-15 14:00 - 17:00
6 hours
The course provides the necessary information to increase the health and safety awareness for construction workers who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and understand the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures for properly performing healthcare or other occupied facility construction, maintenance and renovation tasks.

FTI 1216 Organizing Leadership Series I 04192020 (Postponed)
2020-04-19 - 2020-04-24 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course is a comprehensive overview of organizing issues related to the construction industry, offering constructive ways to organizing the industry, including the value proposition for members, contractors and construction owners. In addition to concentrating on issues related to workforce organizing (i.e. identifying, contacting, and communicating with unrepresented workers), participants will learn how to identify leaders and build worker committees. One-on-one skills, overall communications strategies and framing issues will also be addressed in this program. Furthermore, the course instructor will explain how organizing has evolved and changed over time. This course is intended to help District Councils effectively manage their organizing activities and to efficiently use union resources. Specifically, participants will review basic concepts of research and analysis. Participants will take part in a series of interactive, small-group exercises centered on a realistic case study.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 7005 Wallcovering Beginner Train The Trainer 04202020 (Postponed)
2020-04-20 - 2020-04-24 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course provides wall covering instructors with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach basic to advanced wall covering techniques to apprentices. The course was developed in partnership with the FTI, FTI Local Area Training Funds and Manufacturers from the wall covering industry.
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1147 CPWR ICRA/COVID-19 Awareness (Online) 04202020
2020-04-20 14:00 - 17:00
The course provides the necessary information to increase the health and safety awareness for construction workers who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and understand the Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) procedures for properly performing healthcare or other occupied facility construction, maintenance and renovation tasks.

POSTPONED: FTI 1114C OSHA 510 04272020
2020-04-27 - 2020-04-30 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This is the basic instructor course in OSHA standards for the general industry. This course includes an overview of safety standards for non-construction workplaces. The course also includes information on the identification and remediation of hazards as well as reporting requirements (Certification Period: 48 months)
Prerequisite: Submit Form to Progress to OSHA 500
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1012 Directors of Training Seminar 04282020 (Online)
2020-04-28 - 2020-04-30
24 hrs
Changed to Webinar – See invite for more details

FTI 1219 Contract Negotiations 05032020 (Postponed)
2020-05-03 - 2020-05-08 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course is for IUPAT officers and staff members who negotiate collective bargaining agreements with their signatory contractors. This course covers a wide spectrum of activities related to the development of a contract, which meets the needs of their members – from drafting initial proposals to gaining support during the ratification process (and various steps in between). In addition, it will inform participants about alternative ways contracts can be bargained and the consequences associated with them. A full review of legal developments as they apply to and affect bargaining in the construction industry will also be presented and discussed. Also included is a discussion on the usefulness to improve productivity and safety, of the establishment of joint Labor-Management Committees under the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1978. The course also includes discussions led by contractor negotiators to more fully understand the perspectives of employers. The legal framework of multi-employer bargaining in the construction industry is fully explored. The session will culminate with students participating in a mock bargaining session.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1104C American Heart Association Heart Saver Initial 05042020 (Online)
2020-05-04 - 2020-05-06 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
20 Hours
IFTI American Heart Association Heart Saver Instructor Courses are designed for new and renewing AHA Instructors as well as Instructors currently providing other First Aid and CPR programs. The course includes 4 components which are completed during a 2-day, 16-hour all-inclusive program. The components include:

AHA Heart Saver Instructor Program Overview and Curriculum Implementation

AHA Core Instructor Program

AHA Instructor and Provider Product distribution and training material utilization

Complete Provider Course completion with Instructor Candidate Monitoring

Upon program completion participants will be credentialed as AHA Heart Saver Instructors and receive their AHA Heart Saver First Aid, CPR and AED provider credential. Both credentials are valid for two years. Heart Saver Instructors have the ability to provide all AHA Heart Saver CPR and First Aid programs, have access to provider materials through standardized IFTI ordering process, issue AHA credentials on site immediately following training sessions, and submit course completion information. Product ordering, roster submission and Training Center resources will be reviewed in detail during the program and enable Instructor to begin training facilitation immediately following course completion (Certification Period: 24 months).
Member Card Abbreviation: IFTI AHA Heart Saver
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1000 Introduction to Teaching Techniques for Adults 05042020
2020-05-04 - 2020-05-08 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States

FTI 1040 LMS Admin Workshop 05062020 (Postponed)
2020-05-06 08:00 - 2020-05-07 16:00 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
16 Hours
The LMS workshop is an in-depth discussion of the main tabs of the administrator functions including but not limited to using the enrollment functions, creating and modifying groups, generating reports, and uploading course/certification completions and certifications. Additional topics include the IUPAT Mobile app and the OJL feature.
Who Should Attend?Instructor, Coordinator, Admin/Staff, or DOT whose primary responsibilities will be to administer the LMS.
The hands-on training requires bringing participant’s work laptop, training documents/files, and certificate graphics for uploads.
Prerequisite: Attend two LMS introduction webinars prior to the workshop, contact FTIInternational@iupat.org for upcoming schedules.

ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1113C-American Heart Association Refresher 05072020 (Online)
2020-05-07 - 2020-05-08 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
12 Hours
This course includes The American Red Cross or The American Heart Association emergency response, automated external defibrillation, and cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation, as well as emergency response, automated external defibrillation, and cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation (Certification Period: 24 months).
Member Card Abbreviation: AHA Refresher
Prerequisite: FTI 1104C AHA Heart Saver Initial
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1119C OSHA 502 05122020 (Postponed)
2020-05-12 - 2020-05-14 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
24 Hours
This course provides an update for currently authorized OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainers on topics such as OSHA construction industry standards, policies and regulations. Construction industry outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain trainer status (Certification Period: 48 months).
Prerequisite: FTI 1114C OSHA 510, FTI 1109C OSHA 500, or previous FTI 1119C OSHA 502
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1223 Industrial Organizing (Offsite) 05172020
2020-05-17 - 2020-05-22 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
The marine and industrial coatings industry is a primary target for growth within the IUPAT. The industry is complex with many different facets including public bridges, highways, water and wastewater facilities, and other infrastructure needs. The industry also has many private elements such as power plants, refineries, and mills. The industry also places high standards on worker certifications, application techniques, contractor certifications, and environmental protections. Students will learn the Organizing techniques necessary to build effective campaigns. This will be an off-site training; it will take place at a District Council who has an ongoing Industrial Organizing campaign.
Prerequisite: Leadership Series Completion or a minimum of 4 Core Leadership Series Courses
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

FTI 1216 Organizing Leadership Series I 05312020 (Postponed)
2020-05-31 08:00 - 2020-06-05 17:00 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States

FTI 7900 Fundamentals of Decorative Finishing Part 1 06012020
2020-06-01 - 2020-06-05 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 hours

POSTPONED: FTI 1114C OSHA 510 06012020
2020-06-01 - 2020-06-04 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States

FTI 1101C Confined Space Instructor 06012020
2020-06-01 - 2020-06-05 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
40 Hours
This course is designed to enable students to recognize, evaluate, prevent and abate safety and health hazards associated with confined space entry. This course, based on OSHA 226 Standard, is highly participatory with substantial hands-on training in the use of monitors, PPE, and entry and retrieval in a simulated, controlled confined space (Certification Period: Permanent).
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DoT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.

POSTPONED: FTI 1126C NCCCO Crane Signal Person 06082020
2020-06-08 - 2020-06-11 | International Finishing Trades Institute Training Center, 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
32 Hours
This certification program is nationally recognized and internationally accredited to provide trained signalpersons, who are using hand and voice signals in crane operations, to become certified by successfully passing the Written and Practical Examinations conducted by the NCCCO (Certification Period: 60 months).
Prerequisite: None
ENROLL NOW: Ask your DOT to complete the DOT Request – Training Registration Form. You can fill out the Instructor/Coordinator Training Registration Form but the request will be forwarded to your DOT for approval.
