Certificate of Completion in Construction Building Codes

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The Certificate of Completion in Construction Building Codes is a non-degree program that teaches students about safety principles of building construction. It takes one year to complete and is taught in English. The main advantage of this program is that it prepares students for the International Code Council Residential Building Code exam.

The curriculum covers structural requirements for wood, masonry, and concrete, as well as fire resistance of building construction and fire-resistant materials. Students will also learn about ratings and occupancy requirements. This program will help students develop skills in building code analysis and inspection.

After completing this program, students can work as building inspectors, construction code officials, plan reviewers, or building code analysts. They can find jobs in government agencies, construction companies, or consulting firms that specialize in building code compliance.