OBDC Training Library
Learn on your schedule with practical, on-demand training for contractors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. The OBDC Training Library includes construction operations, estimating, certifications, banking, credit, taxes, professional development, business growth, and access-to-capital sessions led by experienced professionals.
OBDC members receive free access to paid training replays. Classes marked FREE TO VIEW are open to everyone.
Construction Operations & Project Management
Practical training for managing field operations, subcontractors, logistics, quality, and project documents.
Construction Cleanup
Systems, pricing, staffing, and documentation for professional and profitable construction cleanup work.
Hauling & Logistics
Plan deliveries, hauling, scheduling, and material movement to keep construction projects moving efficiently.
Post-Construction Quality Control
Learn final-clean procedures, punch-list preparation, inspections, checklists, and quality-control strategies.
Managing Multiple Subcontractors
Improve scheduling, communication, coordination, documentation, and accountability across multiple trades.
Blueprint Reading
Understand construction plans, symbols, elevations, schedules, details, specifications, and field applications.
Estimating, Proposals & Business Growth
Strengthen pricing, quoting, proposal writing, estimating, technology use, and long-term growth.
Using AI to Prepare Your Quote
Use AI tools to review scopes, improve estimating speed, reduce errors, and prepare professional quotes.
Preparing Your Quote
Break down scopes, calculate labor and materials, avoid estimating mistakes, and submit profitable quotes.
Responding to an RFP
Understand RFP requirements, evaluation criteria, proposal structure, compliance, and competitive positioning.
OBDC Construction Academy: Pricing for Profit
Calculate the true cost of doing business, build profit into every price, protect margins, and stop underpricing work.
Scaling Construction Firms
Build the staffing, systems, financial controls, and project-selection practices needed for sustainable growth.
Certifications, Permits & Compliance
Navigate government certifications, permits, bonding, insurance, and recertification requirements.
Bonding & Insurance
Understand bonding and insurance requirements so your company can protect itself and qualify for larger projects.
State Certifications
Navigate SB, MBE, WBE, EDGE, and other certification programs and contracting opportunities.
City of Columbus Permits
Understand City of Columbus permit types, documentation, inspections, timelines, and common project delays.
ODOT Recertification
Review ODOT recertification timelines, required documentation, common mistakes, and compliance best practices.
FREE TO VIEW Watch ReplayBanking, Credit & Access to Capital
Learn what lenders review and how to prepare for credit, financing, and loan opportunities.
Banker’s Hour: How Banks View Your Personal Financial Statement
Learn how banks review personal financial statements and how personal finances affect business funding decisions.
FREE TO VIEW Watch ReplayBanker’s Hour: Understanding Cash Flow
Learn how banks evaluate cash flow and how stronger cash management can improve your readiness for financing.
FREE TO VIEW Watch ReplayBanker’s Hour: SBA Loans with Jerome Jones
Learn how SBA loan programs support working capital, equipment, expansion, and growth—and what lenders expect from applicants.
FREE TO VIEW Watch ReplayBanker’s Hour: Understanding Credit for Business Success
Learn how personal and business credit affect financing decisions, what lenders review, and how to strengthen your credit profile.
FREE TO VIEW Watch ReplayMo’ Money March: State of Ohio Loans
Explore State of Ohio loan programs, eligibility requirements, funding options, and strategies for securing business capital.
FREE TO VIEW Watch ReplayTaxes & Financial Readiness
Strengthen financial organization, compliance, and year-end preparation.
End of the Year Tax Preparation
Organize financial records, prepare for filing, avoid common tax mistakes, and begin the new year with stronger financial systems.
FREE TO VIEW Watch ReplayBusiness & Professional Development
Build the communication, professionalism, and business skills that strengthen relationships and support long-term success.
Business Etiquette
Strengthen your professional presence with practical business etiquette tips for communication, meetings, networking, workplace interactions, and representing your business with confidence.
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