CITB Leadership and Management Courses
The Lighthouse Group provides industry-leading people development throughout the UK.
Specialising in leadership development and management training, we empower individuals and teams to reach their full potential, bringing our expertise to the construction industry.
Funding Update
Following the recent changes CITB is making to its grants and funding offer from 8 January 2026, we are currently reviewing the details to fully understand the new processes and will provide updates soon. As a member of the Training Provider Network (TPN), we will continue to offer our short course management training, with dates scheduled throughout 2026. These courses can be booked via your local CITB Adviser.
Empower Your Teams and Drive Your Business Forward with Management Training
CITB Grant-funded leadership and management training short courses designed to build essential skills in supervisors and managers and prepare future leaders. These courses are key to empowering teams and fostering growth within your business or organisation.
We are proud to announce that we are now an approved member of the CITB Training Provider Network.
As part of this network, we are committed to upholding its core values – delivering high-quality and relevant training, acting with integrity and transparency, and promoting collaboration across the industry. We take accountability for our work, champion fair and ethical practices, and ensure inclusivity by supporting equal access and positive outcomes for all learners.
Our CITB grant-funded Short Management Courses:
Achieving performance through people
Duration: 2 Days (14 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £300 per person
Unlock the potential of your workforce by strengthening leadership capability and enhancing team performance. Achieving Performance Through People is designed to empower current and aspiring supervisors and managers with the practical skills, confidence, and insight needed to lead, motivate, and inspire high-performing teams.
This programme focuses on developing the interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills essential for creating a collaborative and productive working environment.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand how leadership styles impact team performance
- Build, develop, and maintain effective and cohesive teams
- Motivate others to improve productivity and achieve shared goals
- Use communication strategically to enhance team and site performance
- Deliver effective feedback to support growth and wellbeing
- Apply proven coaching techniques to develop team capability
- Influence and persuade others to gain commitment and drive results
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for leading others, including:
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Site Supervisors / Forepersons
- Managers and Aspiring Managers
- Individuals looking to enhance leadership and people-management skills
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience are required.
Delivery Format
Training is delivered online as standard, with alternative delivery options available upon request.
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Developing Yourself as a Team Leader
Duration: 1 Day (6 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £150 per person
Take the first step in becoming an effective and confident team leader. This course introduces the core responsibilities of leading a team and provides practical tools to enhance personal performance, communication, and workplace effectiveness. Ideal for those stepping into leadership or looking to strengthen their skills.
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Course Overview
By the end of this training, delegates will be able to:
• Understand the key roles and responsibilities of a team leader
• Build self-awareness to support personal and team development
• Seek and use feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement
• Improve personal effectiveness to support team success
Who Should Attend?
Designed for individuals who are new to team leadership or preparing for a supervisory role, as well as those wanting to develop their personal leadership approach.
Entry Requirements
No prior experience or qualifications required.
Delivery Format
Delivered online as standard (alternative delivery options available on request).
Note:
This course includes content that may overlap with Understanding Organising and Delegating in Construction. Each course offers distinct context and additional insight; however, delegates attending both within a short period may find some areas similar.
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Handling Difficult Situations
Duration: 2 Days (14 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £300 per person
Strengthen your team’s ability to navigate challenging workplace situations with confidence and professionalism. Handling Difficult Situations provides aspiring and practising supervisors and managers with the tools needed to manage performance issues, conflict, stress, diversity, and disciplinary matters effectively.
This practical programme equips delegates with the behaviours, communication techniques, and people-management skills essential for maintaining a safe, productive, and respectful working environment.
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What You Will Learn
Delegates will develop the skills to:
• Use assessment, active listening, and feedback to manage team performance
• Address and manage poor performance and disciplinary issues
• Recognise and resolve conflict on site
• Identify and manage work-related stress
• Support and manage a diverse workforce effectively
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Team leaders
- Individuals preparing for a leadership role
- Anyone responsible for handling people-related challenges on site
Entry Requirements
No prior experience or qualifications required.
Delivery Format
Delivered online as standard. Alternative formats available upon request.
Note:
This course may overlap with others if taken in close succession. Although each provides unique context and additional material, delegates may find some topics similar. Contact us for advice on course sequencing.
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Work-based Mentor Introduction
Duration: Half Day (3 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £95 per person
Strengthen your ability to support and guide apprentices with confidence. Work-based Mentor Introduction provides supervisors, managers, and industry mentors with the essential communication, coaching, and pastoral skills needed to help apprentices succeed in the workplace.
This focused 3-hour course explores practical strategies for giving constructive feedback, offering effective coaching, and supporting wellbeing—ensuring apprentices feel confident, motivated, and fully supported throughout their development.
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What You Will Learn
Delegates will develop the skills to:
• Use assessment, active listening, and feedback to manage team performance
• Address and manage poor performance and disciplinary issues
• Recognise and resolve conflict on site
• Identify and manage work-related stress
• Support and manage a diverse workforce effectively
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Work-based mentors
- Experienced operatives supporting apprentices
- Anyone responsible for guiding apprentices in the construction environment
Entry Requirements
Delegates must be occupationally competent in their sector and have a basic understanding of apprenticeship structure.
Delivery Format
Delivered online as standard (other formats available on request).
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Understanding Commercial Awareness
Duration: 2 Days (14 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £300 per person
Strengthen your ability to make commercially sound decisions and support organisational success. Understanding Commercial Awareness provides supervisors, managers, and aspiring leaders with a clear insight into how strong stakeholder relationships, effective cost management, and minimising waste directly impact business performance.
This course equips delegates with the practical knowledge needed to fulfil commercial responsibilities confidently and contribute to a more efficient, profitable, and client-focused workplace.
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What You Will Learn
Delegates will gain an understanding of:
• The importance of maintaining positive stakeholder relationships
• How supervisors meet and support client requirements
• The supervisor’s role in monitoring and controlling costs
• Techniques for minimising waste and improving efficiency
• The value of accurate record-keeping in supporting commercial success
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for practising or emerging:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Team Leaders
- Anyone seeking a better understanding of commercial responsibilities in construction
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience required.
Delivery Format
Delivered online as standard. Alternative formats available upon request.
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Understanding Organising and Delegating in Construction
Duration: Half Day (4 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £95 per person
Enhance your ability to organise teams and delegate tasks effectively to meet project and workplace objectives. Understanding Organising and Delegating in Construction provides supervisors and managers with practical strategies for allocating work, selecting the right people for tasks, and planning human resources to maximise productivity and quality.
Delegates will explore how to utilise team strengths, empower individuals, overcome barriers to delegation, and monitor outcomes to ensure results are delivered to a high standard.
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What You Will Learn
Delegates will gain an understanding of:
- Organise people and resources to achieve workplace objectives
- Delegate tasks effectively to maximise performance
- Match tasks to individual strengths and skills
- Apply HR planning principles to maintain output and quality
- Empower team members and overcome resistance to delegation
- Monitor and review delegated work for successful outcomes
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for practising or emerging:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Team Leaders
- Individuals preparing for leadership responsibilities
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience required.
Delivery Format
Delivered online as standard. Alternative formats available upon request.
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Solving Problems and Making Decisions
Duration: 1 Day (6 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £150 per person
This training provides delegates with the fundamental skills to solve problems and make informed decisions—essential for supervisors and managers. Participants will learn to assess problems, gather relevant information, evaluate options, and effectively plan, monitor, and communicate decisions.
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What You Will Learn:
- how to describe a problem, its nature, scope and impact
- gathering and interpreting information to solve a problem
- evaluation of options to make a decision
- planning, monitoring and reviewing the implementation and communication of decisions
Who Should Attend?
Designed for supervisors, managers, and team leaders who wish to strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills in the workplace.
Entry Requirements
No prior experience or qualifications required.
Delivery
Delivered online as standard.
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Planning and Monitoring Work in Construction
Duration: 1 Day (8 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £150 per person
Gain valuable insights into the skills essential for effective project oversight. This course is designed for practising and aspiring supervisors and managers, helping delegates plan, allocate, and monitor work to ensure team success. Participants will enhance their ability to work within organisational guidelines, assign tasks efficiently, and evaluate team performance against established goals.
** Some courses may have overlapping content, especially if taken close together. While each module offers unique context and additional material, delegates may find some topics repetitive. Contact us for more information.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this training, delegates will be able to:
- Work within organisational guidelines to achieve team goals
- Plan and allocate work effectively
- Monitor a team’s performance against the plan
Who Should Attend?
Designed for supervisors, managers, and aspiring leaders who want to improve planning, allocation, and team monitoring skills in construction projects.
Entry Requirements
No prior experience or qualifications required.
Delivery
Delivered online as standard. Alternative formats available upon request.
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Understanding the Recruitment and Selection of New Staff in Construction
Duration: 1 Days (8 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £150 per person
Build high-performing construction teams by mastering the recruitment and selection process. This course equips aspiring and practising supervisors and managers with the knowledge, techniques, and people-management skills needed to identify skills gaps, attract suitable candidates, and make effective hiring decisions.
This practical programme helps delegates develop the behaviours, communication methods, and leadership skills essential for recruiting and retaining the right talent while aligning with organisational goals.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Identify workforce skills gaps and recruitment needs
- Plan and manage effective recruitment campaigns
- Conduct structured selection processes and interviews
- Assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, and competence
- Make informed hiring decisions that build cohesive, high-performing teams
- Support retention and development through effective onboarding and feedback
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Team leaders
- Individuals preparing for a leadership role
- Anyone responsible for recruiting or developing teams
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience are required.
Delivery Format
Training is delivered online as standard, with alternative delivery options available upon request.
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Leadership and Management Practice in Construction
Duration: 2 Days (14 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £300 per person
Strengthen your supervisors and managers with the knowledge and skills to apply effective leadership and management practices on construction projects. This course equips practising and aspiring team leaders, supervisors, and managers with the tools needed to maintain safety, uphold quality standards, and promote positive behaviours while successfully delivering project and work plans.
This practical programme provides delegates with the leadership, communication, and management skills essential for creating a safe, productive, and high-performing work environment.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a site supervisor or team leader
- Differentiate between leadership and management and apply both effectively
- Implement quality management practices on site
- Promote and maintain health and safety standards
- Lead teams to achieve project and organisational objectives
- Apply effective communication and team management techniques
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Team leaders
- Individuals preparing for a leadership role
- Anyone responsible for managing people or projects on site
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience are required.
Delivery Format
Training is delivered online as standard, with alternative delivery options available upon request.
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Understanding Induction and Onboarding of New Staff in Construction
Duration: Half Day (4 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £95 per person
Equip your supervisors and managers with the knowledge to effectively induct and onboard new staff in construction. This course provides a clear understanding of the induction process, legal requirements, and strategies to ensure new employees integrate successfully into the team.
This practical programme helps delegates understand the phases of induction and onboarding, track progress, and evaluate effectiveness for both employees and the organisation.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Describe the key phases of an induction and onboarding process
- Understand legal requirements related to onboarding
- Track progress and monitor the effectiveness of induction programmes
- Evaluate the success and benefits of onboarding for employees and the organisation
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Team leaders
- Individuals preparing for a leadership role
- Individuals responsible for onboarding or supporting new staff
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience are required.
Delivery Format
Training is delivered online as standard, with alternative delivery options available upon request.
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Understanding Training and Coaching in Construction
Duration: 1 Day (7 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £150 per person
Equip your supervisors and managers with the skills to provide effective workplace training and coaching. This course helps delegates identify training needs, apply coaching techniques, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning in construction teams.
This practical programme provides the knowledge, behaviours, and communication skills essential for delivering workplace training, giving feedback, and supporting team development.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Identify training and coaching needs within a team
- Apply appropriate training and coaching techniques
- Understand different learning styles and adapt approaches accordingly
- Provide constructive feedback during coaching
- Maintain training records and evaluate training effectiveness
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Team leaders
- Individuals preparing for a leadership role
- Individuals responsible for training or coaching staff
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience are required.
Delivery Format
Training is delivered online as standard, with alternative delivery options available upon request.
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Delivery of Site Operations and Logistics
Duration: 2 Days (14 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £300 per person
Equip your supervisors and managers with the skills to plan, allocate, and manage site operations effectively. This course helps delegates develop practical strategies for assigning tasks, improving team performance, and maintaining quality standards on construction projects.
This programme provides the knowledge, leadership, and organisational skills essential for delivering projects efficiently while ensuring teams achieve their objectives.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Plan work effectively on site
- Assign tasks to team members to optimise performance
- Monitor and improve team performance in delivering project plans
- Apply quality management principles within the workplace
- Lead teams to achieve project goals efficiently and safely
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for leading others, including:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Team leaders
- Individuals responsible for site operations or task allocation
Entry Requirements
No prior qualifications or experience are required.
Delivery Format
Training is delivered online as standard, with alternative delivery options available upon request.
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Fairness, Inclusion and Respect Awareness (Half Day)
Duration: Half Day (Minimum 3 Guided Learning Hours)
Cost: £95 per person
This course provides essential awareness of fairness, inclusion and respect in the workplace. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of equality, diversity, behaviours, and legal responsibilities – helping create positive, respectful and compliant working environments across all levels of the construction industry.
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this training, delegates will be able to:
- Describe the key topics of equality, diversity, fairness, inclusion and respect
- Recognise the types and categories of discrimination and how they occur
- Identify positive individual, team and management behaviours that support inclusion
- Understand the value of equality and diversity to a construction company
- Describe the main standards, services and legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights Act 1998
- Understand practical workplace considerations such as reasonable adjustments, communication and inclusive site facilities
Who Should Attend?
Suitable for individuals working in:
- Operative roles
- Support and administrative roles
- Supervisory positions
- Management and leadership roles
This course is relevant to anyone seeking to improve workplace culture and promote equality and diversity.
Entry Requirements
No prior experience or qualifications required.
Delivery Format
Delivered online as standard (alternative delivery options available on request including inhouse cohorts)
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