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Our courses are designed to help you understand the permitting process from every angle — whether you’re a beginner or a construction professional looking to sharpen your skills.
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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.
Construction Basics Certification
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Beginner Level
6 PDH
Gives you a complete understanding of how construction projects are organized, how professionals communicate, and how permitting fits into the overall process.
Permit Fundamentals Certification
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Advanced Level
6 PDH
Learn how to properly classify, prepare, submit, and manage building permits from start to finish - using a professional, code-based approach that minimizes delays and rejections.
Residential Permitting Certification
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Advanced Level
6 PDH
Learn real-world training on how to prepare, submit, and manage residential building permits - from code classification through inspections - while teaching the critical differences between residential project types.
Construction Basics Certification
Live Online
Beginner Level
PDH 6
Gives you a complete understanding of how construction projects are organized, how professionals communicate, and how permitting fits into the overall process.
Permit Fundamentals Certification
Live Online
Advanced Level
PDH 6
Learn how to properly classify, prepare, submit, and manage building permits from start to finish - using a professional, code-based approach that minimizes delays and rejections.
Residential Permitting Certification
Live Online
Advanced Level
PDH 6
Learn real-world training on how to prepare, submit, and manage residential building permits - from code classification through inspections - while teaching the critical differences between residential project types.
Commercial Permitting Certification
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Advanced Level
PDH 6
Will prepare you to manage and coordinate commercial building permits of all types - from tenant improvements and small offices to full ground-up developments - while ensuring compliance with building codes, fire, accessibility, and zoning requirements.
Building Codes & Compliance Certification
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Advanced Level
PDH 6
Learn how to identify, interpret, and apply the key building codes that govern construction projects - including residential, commercial, accessibility, energy, and existing building standards.
Communication & Customer Service Certification
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Advanced Level
PDH 6
Will help you develop the communication, organization, and customer service skills that define an exceptional permit technician - someone who not only processes permits, but becomes a trusted partner for contractors, builders, and reviewers.
Commercial Permitting Certification
Live Online
Advanced Level
6 PDH
Will prepare you to manage and coordinate commercial building permits of all types - from tenant improvements and small offices to full ground-up developments - while ensuring compliance with building codes, fire, accessibility, and zoning requirements.
Building Codes & Compliance Certification
Live Online
Advanced Level
6 PDH
Learn how to identify, interpret, and apply the key building codes that govern construction projects - including residential, commercial, accessibility, energy, and existing building standards.
Communication & Customer Service Certification
Live Online
Advanced Level
6 PDH
Will help you develop the communication, organization, and customer service skills that define an exceptional permit technician - someone who not only processes permits, but becomes a trusted partner for contractors, builders, and reviewers.
Featured Courses
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.
Technology in Permitting Certification
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Advanced Level
6 PDH
Learn modern permitting technology - from e-permitting portals and online applications to digital document organization and remote coordination - preparing them for the way permitting is done today.
Technology in Permitting Certification
Live Online
Advanced Level
PDH 6
Learn modern permitting technology - from e-permitting portals and online applications to digital document organization and remote coordination - preparing them for the way permitting is done today.
Learn From an Industry Expert
With years of hands-on experience in permitting and construction management, Tatiana Gust will teach you what really works in the field — not just the theory.
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Each completed course earns you a badge that recognizes your progress. Collect all badges in a category to unlock your official Emerge Academy certification.
Understanding Construction Roles & Terminology
Permit Application Process
Plan Review Process for Commercial Projects
The Role of a Permit Technician
Common Issues & Best Practices in Residential Permitting
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Select a path and begin your journey to becoming a permitting professional.
Learn directly from Tatiana Gust, a permitting and building code expert with over 20 years of experience.
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