Back to School With OCU

By Lauren White, RCS Editor. 

Want to help grow your whole business?  You’ll find all the training resources you need under one umbrella. 

Every month is back-to-school month with Owens Corning University (OCU). Enhance your knowledge and that of your teams with expert education via easy-to-absorb videos, webinars and guides — everything you need under one umbrella. 

According to a study by American Society for Training and Development, companies with comprehensive training programs average 218% higher revenue per employee.  

Who is OCU for? Everyone involved with the roofing business! Whether you’re a contractor, distributor, office manager, or any other integral member of a team, you’ll find valuable information on OCU. 

And here’s the best part, this information is accessible to you 24/7 for FREE!  No need to rush off the jobsite to get to a night class or save your bonus to pay for another semester, simply log in whenever you have time and start learning. The short modules are designed to fit into your busy schedule. 

Everything you need is under one umbrella at OCU: 

• OCU On-demand – Find content that will complement your current training or use this module and course-based content as your primary training resource.  The interactive features on OCU on-demand help you stay engaged while having fun through a real-time leaderboard, all while earning certification. 

• Power Hour webinars – These convenient, on-demand webinars allow you to learn anytime, anywhere.  Turn 60 minutes of downtime between appointments or after hours into training time with this expert content that you can access from your desktop, laptop or mobile device. 

• OCU Live – If you prefer to learn in-person, check out OCU Live!  Owens Corning exclusive training experts will lead live training events near you.  Engage in real-time discussions, network with other industry experts and discover new business services and digital tools that will help you work smarter. 

• Smart Snacks – When you have 10 minutes or less, turn to the snacks!  These “snacks” provide on-the-go, bite-sized learning.  Topics range from roofing design to identifying business opportunities and more. 

• Learning Hub – Find resources and content — top on-demand webinars, documents and videos — from industry experts that will help you get smarter faster.  Search the Learning Hub for solutions to your unique business challenges. 

• ProTrained – Access the resources distributor partners need in order to onboard with Owens Corning.  Distributors can get equipped with knowledge to sell systems, help reduce price pressure, help increase margins and support contractors as they work to grow their businesses.  ProTrained also helps you learn to build connections and leverage partnerships to get the most out of your relationships. 

Turn down time into training time with OCU! 

Learn more about Owens Corning in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit owenscorning.com/en-us/roofing. 

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