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Why trust in Training Ontario
We’re the leader in education and training for Ontario’s new homebuilding industry in collaboration with PHBI, Canada’s premium provider of homebuilder education, coast to coast.
Expertise
Our courses are designed by industry experts to meet the Home Construction Regulatory Authority’s (HCRA) licensing requirements.
Flexibility
We have flexible training options to help you learn your way, while reaching your goals faster.
Countless Options
We support your success with training options in business, construction, sales and marketing, leadership and management.
Industry-Approved
Our courses meet the Canadian Home Builder Association National Education benchmarks and are HCRA-Approved.
What our customers say about Training Ontario courses
Ontario students use the skills they learn at Training Ontario to build better homes and build better relationships with homeowners.
“Fresh and relevant information… not like any other home building training I’ve ever been to.”
Brian M.
Edmonton
“Great, straight-forward course that is very relevant to the industry with very relevant industry examples”
Training Ontario Student
Ontario
“I really like that I can take the course on my own schedule and timeline. Very easy to navigate, and the quizzes are great to use as a practice exam.”
BC Builder Training Student
British Columbia
“We are proud of our partnership with PHBI and endorse the quality education and development programs offered through the Institute.”
Donna Moore, Past CEO, Canadian Home Builders Association-CR
“For over 25 years, PHBI has delivered quality education with practical applications.”
Steve Ruggiero, President, Kimberley Homes
“Jayman has literally put hundreds of our employees through training, and a number of our team members have the Master Builder designation.”
Jay Westman, Chairman & CEO, Jayman BUILT
Explore our Featured Courses
We’re Canada’s leader in education and training for the new homebuilding industry, with courses designed specifically for Ontario's unique market.
Construction Fundamentals for Sales
Enhance your sales skills by mastering the home construction cycle from planning to completion. This course covers key terminology, construction phases, and methods, empowering you to manage customer expectations and improve communication. Learn about project management, safety, and warranty management to boost customer satisfaction and sales success. Register now!
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Plans, Specifications and Drawings
Explore basic orthographic concepts and methods, and apply them to plans for single and multi-family housing projects. Deepen your familiarity with different types of drawings and their various levels of detail; sharpen your understanding of symbols, drawing styles, specifications and notes; and learn to organize drawings into complete, appropriate sets of plans.
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Radon Mitigation
This comprehensive course is designed for professional homebuilding contractors in Canada who wish to develop and enhance their expertise in mitigating radon concentrations within residential buildings. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, poses a potential health risk when elevated concentrations are present indoors. As part of the responsibility to create safe living environments, contractors will learn to interpret radon test results and implement effective mitigation strategies, particularly in new home construction, but with additional strategies for existing developments.
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Leadership & Management for Home Builders
In collaboration with McGill Executive Institute, PHBI is thrilled to make available to the new home builder industry, this Leadership and Management Development Workshop is delivered over 2 or 4 day sessions (in person is 2 days, virtual is 4 days). Participants will enhance their leadership and management skills through an engaging learning experience that will empower them with the confidence and environment to generate ideas, solve problems and make decisions. This workshop will additionally provide time for reflection, discussion, and an ongoing application of concepts.
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Building Codes in Ontario
Learn how to interpret and apply building codes to housing construction projects with confidence. Along with a focus on Part 9 (Housing and Small Buildings) and Part 12 (Resource Conservation) of the Code, you'll explore related standards and processes relating to residential construction.
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Invest in your future with confidence
When you’re ready to advance your skills in Ontario’s residential construction industry, Training Ontario education can be more affordable than you think. Explore our Programs & Courses to see the costs associated with individual courses.
You and your employer may also be eligible for a government grant to help offset the cost of your training. Explore your grant and payment options, along with other need-to-know details that will get you on the road to reaching your goals faster.
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