Construction Basics Certification

Learn how construction projects are organized, how professionals communicate, and how permitting fits into the overall process

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Learn How to Handle Permits with Confidence

With two decades of hands-on permitting experience and deep expertise in building codes, I've developed training that gives you practical, real-world skills. Whether you're just starting or want to sharpen your expertise, these courses will hep you process permits efficiently, avoid rejections, and work confidently with inspectors and plan reviewers.

Understanding Construction Roles & Terminology

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Beginner Level

1.5 PDH

Learn the key roles (owner, designer, contractor, inspector, technician) and common construction terms used in permitting, drawings, and job sites.

Reading Plans & Documents 101

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Beginner Level

1.5 PDH

Learn how to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, plus how to extract permit-relevant information.

Basics of Permitting

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Beginner Level

1.5 PDH

Learn why permitting matters and how jurisdictions use it to ensure compliance.

Understanding Construction Roles & Terminology

Live Online

Beginner Level

PDH 1.5

Learn the key roles (owner, designer, contractor, inspector, technician) and common construction terms used in permitting, drawings, and job sites.

Reading Plans & Documents 101

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Beginner Level

PDH 1.5

Learn how to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, plus how to extract permit-relevant information.

Basics of Permitting

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Beginner Level

PDH 1.5

Learn why permitting matters and how jurisdictions use it to ensure compliance.

The Construction Process Flow

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Beginner Level

PDH 1.5

Learn how a project moves from design to completion, and how the permitting process integrates into each phase.

The Construction Process Flow

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Beginner Level

1.5 PDH

Learn how a project moves from design to completion, and how the permitting process integrates into each phase.

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The Construction Process Flow

Basics of Permitting

Reading Plans & Documents 101

Understanding Construction Roles & Terminology

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Learn directly from Tatiana Gust, a permitting and building code expert with over 20 years of experience.

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