Communication & Customer Service Certfication

Learn 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

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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.

The Role of the Permit Technician

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Advanced Level

1 PDH

Discover what a permit technician really does and how this role connects every part of the construction process - from intake to inspection.

Communication with Contractors & Design Professionals

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Advanced Level

1 PDH

Learn effective, professional communication skills that help build trust and collaboration between technicians, contractors, and design teams.

Managing Jurisdiction Interactions

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Advanced Level

1.5 PDH

Learn how to interact effectively with building departments, reviewers, and inspectors while maintaining professionalism and efficiency.

The Role of the Permit Technician

Live Online

Advanced Level

PDH 1

Discover what a permit technician really does and how this role connects every part of the construction process - from intake to inspection.

Communication with Contractors & Design Professionals

Live Online

Advanced Level

PDH 1

Learn effective, professional communication skills that help build trust and collaboration between technicians, contractors, and design teams.

Managing Jurisdiction Interactions

Live Online

Advanced Level

PDH 1.5

Learn how to interact effectively with building departments, reviewers, and inspectors while maintaining professionalism and efficiency.

Conflict Resolution & Professional Ethics

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Advanced Level

PDH 1.5

Conflict Resolution & Professional Ethics

Organization, Time Management & Follow-Through

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Advanced Level

PDH 1

Practical tools and systems for managing multiple permits, clients, and deadlines efficiently.

Conflict Resolution & Professional Ethics

Live Online

Advanced Level

1.5 PDH

This course will equip you to handle challenges, misunderstandings, and ethical dilemmas in permitting with calm and integrity.

Organization, Time Management & Follow-Through

Live Online

Advanced Level

1 PDH

Practical tools and systems for managing multiple permits, clients, and deadlines efficiently.

Earn Badges as You Learn

Each completed course earns you a badge that recognizes your progress. Collect all badges in a category to unlock your official Emerge Academy certification.

Organization, Time Management & Follow-Through

Conflict Resolution & Professional Ethics

Managing Jurisdiction Interactions

Communication with Contractors & Design Professionals

The Role of the Permit Technician

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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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