All of our courses take place in person with a focus on hands-on experience. Typically these courses will be held at in the 25,000 square foot BuildStrong Shop located at 445 W 53rd Denver, CO 80216.

Occasionally BSAC will partner with a local builder and offer a Pop Up Bootcamp(PUB), granting our students the opportunity to have their learning be done on an actual job site. With PUBs, Students will gain additional exposure and experience working on a job site alongside our of our amazing employer partners.

Six to eight weeks. Our courses are offered in various schedules to best serve our students. The length of the training can vary depending on the course you sign up for. Our goal is always to get you trained, certified, and building your career as quickly as possible, and you will be ready to be out in the field in a matter of weeks!

It depends. Our Construction Skills Bootcamp has a cost of $3200 per student, but we cover 100% of this cost for students who are committed to starting a career in the construction industry.

Yes. We know that many students are looking for a career transition and have jobs, families, and other life commitments. For this reason, we offer our courses in various schedules to best serve our students, including evening programs.

To be able to enroll in our trade-specific courses, you must have completed the Construction Skills Bootcamp. When enrollment for these courses opens, our recruiter will send students an email detailing the course, it’s schedule, as well as a form to sign up for the course.

Students who have spoken previously with our recruiter or career coach about taking these trade courses receive the course enrollment emails about one week prior to the rest of the alumni body.

We are proud to offer several exciting pre-apprenticeship programs, all designed to provide you with the most hands-on accelerated training . All students start with our Construction Skills Bootcamp and, after completion, are eligible to enroll in focused Pre-Apprentice programs in either Carpentry or Electrical trades.

Yes. All students who complete our Construction Skills Bootcamp will receive a Home Builder’s Institute (HBI) Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) CORE certification. The Carpentry and Electrical Trade courses also award an HBI PACT certificate for each individual trade. HBI PACT certificates are recognized by the US Department of Labor and are stackable and portable (can be used in any state).

Completing a BuildStrong Bootcamp makes you stand out from other job applicants. It demonstrates to our trade partners that you have a commitment to the craft. Also, you’re joining an extensive alumni network that encompasses nearly every facet of the construction industry. Our students become leaders in the trades — and sometimes, successful entrepreneurs.

Yes. We pride ourselves on the amount of hands-on training we provide, and you’ll feel at home in the 25,000-square-foot BuildStrong shop by the end of your training. You will find that at least 75% of your time in class is spent in the shop, working with tools, practicing, and building your skills.