Empowering the Next Generation of Permit Professionals
Whether you’re brand new to the industry or have years of construction experience, Emerge Academy helps you understand and navigate the permitting process with confidence.
Whether you’re brand new to the industry or have years of construction experience, Emerge Academy helps you understand and navigate the permitting process with confidence.
About Emerge
Emerge Academy is an online learning platform designed to teach practical, real-world permitting skills. From understanding how to submit your first permit to mastering complex building code requirements, our courses prepare you for success in the construction industry.
Choose Your Path
New to the Industry?
Start your career in permitting with step-by-step guidance.
Already in Construction?
Learn best practices and improve your permitting process.
How It Works
Learn. Earn. Certify
Learn
Join live or Access easy-to-follow courses taught by industry professionals. Watch recordings anytime.
Earn
Collect digital badges as you complete each class.
Certify
Combine badges to earn official Emerge Academy certifications.
Featured Certifications
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 help you process permits efficiently, avoid rejections, and work confidently with inspectors and plan 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.
Permitting 101: Getting Started as a Permitting Tech
Live Online
Silver Badge
Beginner Level
Learn the basics of permit applications, required documents, and the step-by-step process to get approvals.
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
You will 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 the basics of permit applications, required documents, and the step-by-step process to get approvals.
Ready to Emerge in Your Career?
Ready to Emerge in Your Career?
Questions? Let’s Talk Permits
If you have questions about our classes, upcoming schedules, or how we can help you in your role, we would love to hear from you.
239-667-7373
2760 Horseshoe Dr Suite #208
Naples, FL 34104
239-408-3202
2670 Horseshoe Dr Suite #208
Naples, FL 34104
Learn directly from Tatiana Gust, a permitting and building code expert with over 20 years of experience.
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