As of April 2, 2026, the Fiers et compétents program has a new name. The directory of upgrading activities offered to construction workers will now be available at competencesconstruction.com.
This change aims to increase the visibility of the Training Fund for Employees in the Construction Industry (TFECI), which supports the development of skills and therefore fosters job retention, innovation, diverse talents, and the attractiveness of the trades.
A new name. The same pride.
The name Compétences Construction underscores the importance of developing skills and valuing workers’ expertise. It embodies the ambition to better reflect the wealth and diversity of their talents and support the adoption of the sustainable practices that are indispensable to technological and ecological transitions.
A program that retains its diversity
The objective of the Compétences Construction program has not changed: to offer up-to-date, relevant, and varied upgrading activities – including, of course, the on-the-job training service – in order to support the long-term evolution of the industry and the employability of the workforce.
The content of training courses, the eligibility criteria, and the incentive measures also remain the same. All training courses already completed are still recognized.
Finally, the directory of upgrading activities remains the gold standard with regard to workforce upgrading and complying with the training obligation. Registration is still done via the online services, at sel.ccq.org, and the Info-perfectionnement line, at 1 888 902-2222. And in 2026 the next directory will be launched in August, as it is each year.
Mobilization by all the partners
The new name and logo are the result of a consultation process involving the industry’s employer and union associations. Discussion groups were also held with workers. The changes have received the support of the Comité sur la formation professionnelle dans l'industrie de la construction (CFPIC).
To reveal the new name and further highlight the TFECI, representatives from the Commission de la construction du Québec and the employer and union associations met in one of the buildings of the École professionnelle de Saint-Hyacinthe on April 2.