Operations Manager School - Grapevine, TX

When:  Nov 12, 2026 from 08:00 to 17:00 (ET)

Join AFA University’s Operations Manager School from November 12-13, 2026, for a 2-day training program - an essential training experience for professionals overseeing the day-to-day operations of fence contracting businesses.


WHAT TO EXPECT

This 2-day course provides a practical overview of how operations managers and superintendents successfully coordinate the many moving parts of a fence contracting business. Through interactive sessions and peer discussion, participants will learn best practices in project planning, team leadership, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control to improve efficiency, profitability, and field performance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Current or aspiring operations managers

  • Foreman and supervisors transitioning into management

  • Business owners looking to strengthen management practices


WHATS INCLUDED IN THE COST

  • Multi-day training with expert instruction

  • Printed training manual and course materials

  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Hotel accommodations for three nights (single occupancy)


AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  • Student Arrivals 

  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Registration 

  • 5:30 PM | Welcome Dinner

Thursday, November 12, 2026

  • 6:30 AM | Breakfast Available in the Lobby

  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Classroom Instruction (lunch included)

  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Dinner

Friday, November 13, 2026

  • 6:30 AM | Breakfast Available in the Lobby

  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Classroom Instruction (lunch included)

  • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Dinner

  • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Optional CPR Certification

Saturday, November 14, 2026

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Optional Testing

  • Departures


SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! 

The AFA Education Foundation and Chapters are offering scholarships for all schools at AFA University. Applications must be submitted for consideration by October 1, 2026. Submit your application here AFA University Scholarship Application (you must be registered for a school at AFA U to submit).


GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Send three or more employees from your company to any combination of schools at AFA U and receive a 10% discount on tuition. This discount will be applied automatically once you register three individuals under one account, but if you experience any issues please reach out at info@americanfenceassociation.com.


ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THIS EVENT? 

Reach out to sales@americanfenceassociation.com for more information.

Location

2401 Bass Pro Dr
Grapevine, TX 76051-2043

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