McCormick College - Foundation Software Events

Become a McCormick Estimating Expert

Beginner Classes
Advanced Classes
Instructors

Become an Estimating Rock Star

McCormick Systems is dedicated to bringing you the tools and training needed to maximize your estimating processes. Our hands-on McCormick Colleges will cover a range of best practices by offering different tips and tricks. By the end, you'll confidently know how to produce winning estimates using your customized McCormick system.

McCormick College for Beginner Users

Our three-day training, held in Chandler Arizona, or Cleveland Ohio, will help you get better acquainted with McCormick. We take you through the 5 Steps of Estimating — from start to finish.

To help you get the feel of the estimating system, we’ll start with small jobs and work up to finalizing larger jobs using the McCormick estimating takeoff tool.

Only 10 seats available per-class
Explore digital estimating in-depth
Brush up on your current McCormick skills
Check out McCormick 16.0
Includes a training manual to use for practice

Who Should Attend? Any McCormick user who'd like to further familiarize themselves with the system and has yet to attend a previous McCormick College.

Class Dates for Beginner Users

All classes are in-person and run Wednesday-Friday unless otherwise noted.

Click one of the dates to sign up now for this can’t-miss experience, or contact Patrick McCormick directly at pmccormick@mccormicksys.com or (800) 444-4890.

McCormick College for Advanced Users

Already familiar with the basics of McCormick but need a deeper dive? This advanced two-day class will take your software skills to the next level and help you customize McCormick for what works best for your business processes. We’ll drill down into the program to teach you:

How to properly use Design Estimating Pro
How to use database tools to modify items and assemblies
Tips to use the jobs window to supply additional information
How to modify existing or create new extension reports
Overviews of security groups and how to set up security for new users
Features of the audit trail, takeoff methods, label, extension and bid summary
How to update your database and supplier
And more!

Who Should Attend? Database Managers or Chief Estimators with proficiency in all McCormick takeoff phases and an understanding of your business’s needs

Class Dates for Advanced Users

All classes are held in-person and run Thursday & Friday unless otherwise noted.

Arizona

Chandler Info Sheet

Click one of the dates to sign up now for this can’t-miss experience, or contact Patrick McCormick directly at pmccormick@mccormicksys.com or (800) 444-4890.

Meet Your McCormick College Instructors

Michael Quain

Jeff Morgan

Christian Mattison

This was one of the most well run training programs I have been through. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made the class fun and easy to learn. Thank you for having a program like this!

Ryan Haugen, Vinco, Inc.

Class Options

Online Training courses

Learn from anywhere with our convenient online classes.

For more information call
(800) 444-4890 or email msi@mccormicksys.com

Location Based Training

Learn from our offices in the western and eastern US.

West – Arizona
149 W Boston Street,
Chandler, AZ 85225

East – Ohio
17800 Royalton Road,
Strongsville, OH 44136

Custom, Client-Site Training

For contractors with larger estimating departments, our custom training program is an easy and cost-effective way to train your entire estimating staff at the same time. McCormick provides this specialized training created specifically for your organization’s unique workflow needs.

For information, contact
(800) 444-4890 or email msi@mccormicksys.com

On-Site Training

Designed for contractors with larger estimating departments, this training program provides specialized training created specifically for your organization in an easy, cost-effective way.

For more information contact
(800) 444-4890 or email msi@mccormicksys.com

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 30 days prior to the event date will be refunded in full. Cancellations made between 3 and 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund of registration fees paid. Cancellations made between 3 days and the event start date will not receive a refund. Cancellations should be made via CVENT by returning to the original registration confirmation or can be requested by emailing the Events Team at events@foundationsoft.com.