The first step on the path of career development in the door and hardware industry. Get COR101 - Fundamentals of Architectural Doors and Hardware and COR102 - Introduction to Building Codes as well as our Introductory to the Industry video - Safely Securing the Built Environment through Building, Fire, and Life Safety Codes.
COR101 - 12 lessons / approx. 30 hours - No CEP points available for this introductory course. COR102 - 8 Hours - No CEP points available for this introductory course.
Price: $250.00
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Understanding how construction projects are organized and designed requires a thorough knowledge construction documents. Knowing where to find specific information in the specifications and on the drawings, and understanding how that information applies to our trade can make the difference between a profitable and an unprofitable job. This course provides estimators, detailers, and project managers with the essential knowledge to find the information they need.
8 Hours / 8 CEP points
Price: $350 / Members: $250
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Most of us find success when operating within our "normal" scope of work. Those that excel in our industry, however, are versed in all opening types and applications. For that reason, we have created DHC218 "Understanding Specialty Doors". This course offers an in-depth view for openings you may come across that would normally fall outside your typical product or service offerings. This course will cover more than 25 unique opening types within our industry arming you to be the "go-to" for any type of specialty application your customer needs.
16 Hours / 16 CEP points
Price: $699 / Members: $498
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Are you looking for a place to start to obtain a DHI Credential? Are you a distributor, sales representative, or manufacturer spec writer in the industry looking to improve your skills? This course covers five major topics: LEED and Green Building Standards, Hollow Metal Standards, Wood Door Standards, Aluminum Standards, and Architectural Hardware Standards. These standards are used by architectural specification writers and individuals who read and interpret them for commercial projects.
Price: $949 / Members: $750
DHC253 offers an advanced exploration into project management skills and the coordination of door, frame, and architectural hardware installation efforts. Manage Projects with more efficiency - Taking this course will equip you with insights into reducing callbacks and back charges – two crucial elements in maintaining project efficiency and profitability. Not only will you explore key project management principles you can apply to your jobs, but you will also learn about proper installation techniques, ensuring your ability to manage installation efforts with precision and proficiency. Common installation problems will be identified and addressed, empowering you to tackle challenges effectively.
12 Hours /12 CEP points
Price: $799 / Members: $599
A solid knowledge base of master key systems is essential to all estimators, detailers, project managers, and consultants. This program covers all of the bases. Discover the different types and styles of cylinders and keys used in today's locks, understand industry-standard key-set symbols and terminology, and integrate mechanical cylinders and keying into access control and security systems. Learn to organize and conduct a successful keying meeting and how to relay the importance of key control and maintenance to your customers.
8 Hours /8 CEP points
Price: $699 / Members: $499
Once the shop drawings are approved and you move into the order processing stage of a project, you need to accurately and efficiently communicate the project's requirements with each of the manufacturers. Purchase orders need to be reviewed for accuracy, acknowledgements verified, and materials inspected upon receipt. In addition, everything must arrive on time and for the right price! This course teaches you how to communicate and coordinate your materials purchases with the project and manufacturing schedules.