BATON ROUGE, La. — Registration is now open for the Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute’s (LCAI) Business and Law Seminar, which provides small and emerging construction businesses critical information about construction management and business operations. The six-week course is a key component of Louisiana’s nationally recognized training institute for construction professionals.

The course will take place online via Zoom Oct. 6 through Nov. 12, consisting of two-hour sessions twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration begins this week and will continue through Oct 3. A $200 fee covers the cost of the course and materials. To register, visit OpportunityLouisiana.gov/LCAI-BL and click “Apply Now”.

The Business and Law Course is one of three LCAI programs offered each year and is designed for small and emerging construction businesses. Topics covered include:

• Bid process
• Contract management
• Estimating
• Equipment management
• Scheduling
• Occupational safety
• Risk management
• Financial and business management
• Bonding/access to capital
• Certifications and resources
• Entrepreneurship training

Since 2016, more than 1,800 participants have graduated from LCAI seminars. Completion of this course does not grant exemption of any licensing or examination requirements from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.

Course Details:

• Dates: Oct. 6 through Nov. 12
• Schedule:  Two-hour sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m
• Registration Deadline: Oct. 3 
• Fee: A $200 fee covers the cost of the course and materials
• Registration: Visit OpportunityLouisiana.gov/LCAI-BL and click “Apply Now”.

For More Information:

Program Manager Camille Campbell, camille.campbell@la.gov 

About LED

Louisiana Economic Development is responsible for strengthening the state’s business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. LED cultivates jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana, and promotes business opportunity for employers of all sizes. For more information, visit OpportunityLouisiana.com.