Gold Seal credits. Real-world leadership growth. And a program built for the demands of Canada’s construction sector.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2025
Stratford Group’s Leadership for Success for Construction Program Receives Gold Seal Accreditation
Stratford Group is proud to announce that our Leadership for Success in Construction program has received Gold Seal Accreditation from the Canadian Construction Association (CCA).
This accreditation recognizes the program’s alignment with national standards for construction management training and affirms Stratford’s commitment to delivering practical, high-impact leadership development for professionals in the construction industry.
“Leadership for Success was designed to help new and emerging leaders build clarity, confidence, and connection,” says Dean Fulford, Practice Lead for Leadership Development at Stratford.
“With Gold Seal Accreditation, construction professionals can now strengthen their leadership impact on the job site—and take meaningful steps toward their industry certification goals. We’re proud to support both.”
Gold Seal Certification (GSC) is Canada’s nationally recognized standard for excellence in construction management. Overseen by the Canadian Construction Association, the program certifies individuals based on their education, experience, and successful completion of approved training.
Stratford pursued Gold Seal Accreditation to ensure our Leadership for Success program could directly support forepersons, superintendents, project managers, estimators, and other professionals working toward their GSC or P.GSC (Professional, Gold Seal Certified) designation.
Under the updated 2024 Gold Seal guidelines, only accredited programs count toward certification—making Stratford’s Leadership for Success for Construction a trusted and valuable option for individuals seeking both skill development and career advancement.
For construction professionals looking to grow their impact and advance their careers, Gold Seal–accredited programs offer a recognized path to better leadership, better projects, and better results.
The Gold Seal Certification is Canada’s industry standard for construction management excellence. It’s earned through a combination of education, industry experience, and examination, and applies to roles such as:
Project Managers
Superintendents
Estimators
Choosing an accredited program means your training meets the rigorous criteria set out in the Gold Seal National Curriculum Standard—and that your development is aligned with what’s valued most in the field.
Gold Seal–accredited training helps you:
Build job-ready leadership skills that deliver real-world impact
Fulfill certification requirements for the GSC or P.GSC designation
Demonstrate professionalism, credibility, and a commitment to growth
For individuals, certification is a nationally recognized declaration of competence that supports career mobility and elevates your standing across the industry.
For employers, it signals a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're building your leadership foundation or preparing for the next step in your career, Gold Seal–accredited training is a smart investment—and a powerful way to lead with confidence.
Stratford Group is a management consulting firm that can help you change your organization for the better. With three areas of business, Management Consulting, People & Culture and a full-service Intellectual Property Agency, Stratford helps clients achieve business results.
At Stratford, we believe better is possible, and it's our mission to help clients get there with better strategies, better processes, better technology, better intellectual property protection and better leadership. Our teams have years of practical business experience and deliver customized solutions that help clients realize value, achieve results and build enduring capabilities. Capabilities that leave our clients in better positions to thrive and contribute to the prosperity and vibrancy of their organizations, their teams and their communities.
Leadership for Success (L4S) is Stratford’s flagship development program for new and emerging leaders. Built around practical application and coaching support, L4S helps participants develop the clarity, confidence, and communication skills they need to lead effectively—whether in the office or on the job site.
Through a blend of tools, coaching, and reinforcement, participants learn how to:
Align team efforts with strategic goals
Manage individual and team performance
Empower others to take ownership and deliver results
Communicate clearly, give feedback, and increase engagement
The program is designed to minimize time away from work while maximizing learning retention and on-the-job application.
The Leadership for Success in Construction edition is tailored to the realities of construction leadership, including managing performance, giving clear direction, aligning day-to-day work with organizational goals, and navigating the complexities of leading on-site teams. It is now Gold Seal Accredited under the 2024 guidelines.
→ Download the Information Package to learn more about upcoming dates, funding options, and how this program can support your professional development and certification goals.
Let’s build better leaders—together.