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Humber CPL achieves significant milestone with Gold Seal–accredited construction micro-credential

Ontario Construction News staff writer

Humber Polytechnic’s  Project Co-ordinator for Construction (PCC) micro-credential has been approved for five Gold Seal credits by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA).

It’s the first Gold Seal-accredited program in Humber’s history.

“This achievement reflects the strength of Humber’s academic design, its deep industry partnerships and the collective efforts across CPL, faculty experts and corporate training collaborators,” said Frank Cappadocia, dean of Continuous Professional Learning.

Gold Seal accreditation positions Humber as a trusted training provider for one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing sectors. It reinforces Humber’s reputation for delivering industry-aligned, workforce-ready education and showcases how micro-credentials can meet employer needs in a targeted, impactful way.

The PCC is a 16-hour hybrid micro-credential, developed with input from Canadian construction professionals. The program fills a critical workforce gap as many project coordinators enter the role with minimal formal training yet carry significant responsibility for schedules, documentation, and communication.

Curriculum focuses on:

  • Scheduling trades and managing dependencies
  • Reading drawings and specifications
  • Understanding RFIs and document flow
  • Navigating contract documents
  • Coordinating stakeholders and project lifecycles
  • Building communication and conflict-resolution skills

The PCC micro-credential is currently offered as employer-group corporate training with open enrolment for individual learners planned for 2026. This phased approach allows Humber to meet immediate employer demand, build relationships with construction partners and expand pathways for learners entering construction careers.

“This success reflects CPL’s collaborative model of program development, drawing on the expertise of several key internal and external partners. It is a strong example of how CPL mobilizes cross-departmental expertise to produce nationally recognized training.”

Visit the PCC website for details.

Robin MacLennan, Editor, Ontario Construction News
Robin MacLennan, Editor, Ontario Construction News
Robin MacLennan has been a reporter, photographer and editor at newspapers and magazines in Barrie, Toronto and across Canada for more than three decades. She lives in North Bay. After venturing into corporate communications and promoting hospitals and healthcare, she happily returned to journalism full-time in 2020, joining Ontario Construction News as Writer and Editor. Robin can be reached at rmaclennan@ontarioconstructionnews.com
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