AFA University - Operations Manager School

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Register now to join AFA University’s Operations Manager School in Grapevine, Texas, from November 6-7, 2025. An essential training experience for professionals overseeing the day-to-day operations of fence contracting businesses.
 

AGENDA (subject to change):

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

• Student Arrivals

Thursday, November 6, 2025

• Breakfast: Available in the hotel lobby starting at 6:30 AM

• Registration: 7:30 AM

• Classroom Instruction: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Friday, November 7, 2025

• Breakfast: Available in the hotel lobby starting at 6:30 AM

• Classroom Instruction: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

• Graduation Dinner: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 8, 2025

• Optional Testing: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Hotel Check Out & Departures

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

This 2-day course offers a focused and practical overview of how operations managers and superintendents successfully coordinate the many moving parts of a fence contracting business. Through interactive classroom sessions and peer discussion, participants will explore best practices in project planning, team leadership, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control—all aimed at increasing efficiency, profitability, and field performance.

This course is ideal for professionals responsible for managing crews, job sites, and daily operations.

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THE COST

Your registration includes 2 days of classroom-based instruction led by industry experts, course materials, writing utensils, Hotel accommodations for three nights (double occupancy; single upgrade available), and Breakfast & Lunch each day.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! The AFA Education Foundation and Chapters are offering scholarships for all schools at AFA University. Applications must be submitted for consideration by September 25, 2025. 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 info@americanfenceassociation.com for more information. 

Hotel Information

Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North
Grapevine, TX

About Operations Manager School

Operations Manager School is a 2-day course that explores responsibilities associated with overseeing the installation and manufacturing side of a fence company.

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