Whether you’re about to remodel your kitchen or build your dream home, understanding residential construction is key to achieving quality results and maximizing value. This course will give you a behind-the-scenes look at everything you need to know—from reading architectural drawings like a pro to evaluating the quality of construction materials. Plus, we’ll explore essential topics like foundation types, framing systems, building materials, energy-efficient building practices and much, much more!
We’ll teach you not just the “what” but the “why” behind the materials and techniques used. You’ll walk away from this course with the tools to make smarter decisions, spot quality work, and avoid the costly mistakes made by so many others without this knowledge.
So grab a cup of coffee and let’s get started building your residential construction knowledge, from the ground up!
To get started, click on the image at the left to download the note-taking worksheets which can be printed to fill in manually or filled in as a PDF digitally. Please fill these out as you work through the course to maximize your retention of the information and act as a reference for your future use.
You can then either click “Start Course” at the right or scroll down and click on Module 1 to begin. Please also remember to click “Mark Complete” as you finish each module. Please note there are video player controls to slow down or speed up the audio, as well as rewind or fast forward in 10-second increments.
We hope you enjoy this educational experience!
Course Content
Course Includes
- 14 Lessons
- 1 Quiz
- Course Certificate