Mission Statement
“A true social enterprise, teaching construction trades through an online study program, focusing on job readiness and creating economic development within the community”
Do For Self Learning System
Online Learning
Courses are accessible 24/7 allowing you the flexibility to learn in your own environment, at times, and a pace that works best for you and your busy schedule.
Lab Learning
Our (soon to come) regional laboratories contain facilities with electrical, heating, plumbing, and framing mock-ups, enabling you to visualize and practically apply your online learning.
Field Learning
Includes (soon to come) visit(s) to construction site(s) facilitated by partnering building contractors and assignments that allow you to safely gain knowledge while viewing various stages of construction.
ONLINE COURSES
"Do For Self" Training Courses
Take control of your career in construction or inspection with these comprehensive courses.
DFS 100 Lifelong Learning and Personal Development
This course equips students for 21st-century success by blending learning neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership principles. Students discover how the brain learns and grows, develop self-awareness and relationship skills, and build the character needed to lead with purpose, humility, and resilience. This course prepares lifelong learners to navigate change, maximize their potential, and add meaningful value to their families, communities, workplaces, and future generations.
DFS 101 Introduction to the Industry & Legal
Gain an understanding of the Construction and Inspection industries while you kickstart your knowledge of the major elements of construction and inspection laws, codes, and the code enforcement/inspection processes. Gain an understanding of the legal aspects of the code and the inspector's legal responsibilities, performance at hearings, and court procedures.
DFS 102 Safety and Preservation of Life and Property
Gain an understanding of the essential safety principles that guide builders and inspectors in protecting occupants, buildings, and property. Students explore how codes support safe design, construction, inspection, occupancy, and ongoing maintenance—helping ensure structures remain safe, compliant, and life-preserving throughout their entire service life.
LEARN MOREDFS 103 Property Maintenance
This course equips students to understand the importance of keeping buildings and property safe, sanitary, code-compliant, and properly maintained within their jurisdiction. Students explore ongoing maintenance practices that reduce the effects of age, weather, and deterioration while preventing rodent and vermin infestation, preserving property value, and protecting occupants and communities.
LEARN MOREDFS 104 Blueprints and Architectural Design
This course introduces students to blueprint reading, architectural design, design engineering, and site preparation principles for effective planning and construction. Students also explore the transfer of load and how structural forces influence safe, efficient building design from concept through execution.
DFS 105 Construction Math & Electrical Inspections and Code
Gain an understanding of the math and calculations required for construction and inspections. Start from zero and become proficient in electrical safety! We walk students through residential, commercial and industrial electrical codes so you evaluate real wiring with confidence. Understand the concepts of electrical supply and distribution. Learn to protect people from electrical/fire hazards as you gain expertise fast!
DFS 106 Codes Standards and Zoning
This course introduces students to essential building, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, zoning, swimming pool, and spa codes and standards. Students also explore the roles of engineers, developers, construction workers, inspectors, and plan checkers in ensuring safe, compliant, and properly approved construction within each jurisdiction.
DFS 107 Site Preparation to Roof
This course provides students with a working knowledge of the systematic building process from site preparation through structure completion. Students explore how various trades integrate from planning, permitting, construction, and inspection to final approval and issuance of a certificate of occupancy, ensuring safe, compliant, and successful project completion.
DFS 108 Materials & Inspections
Understand the approved materials needed in Type V and commercial construction. Define the use of architectural materials, including lumber framing, roofing, and wall and exterior finishes. Understand the proper use of hardware for footings, framing, flooring, stairs, and roof applications. Determine the proper applications of windows and doors related to the architectural plans, codes, and details.
DFS 109 Electrical Principles and Inspections
Gain an understanding of basic electrical concepts, including electricity, watts, amperes, grounding, bonding, wiring, circuits, protection requirements, panel sizing, and safety. Students gain foundational inspection awareness to support safe, code-conscious electrical systems in residential and commercial environments.
LEARN MOREDFS 110 Principles of Plumbing, Heating & Refrigeration Inspections
Dive in and learn drain, waste and venting systems of plumbing through illustrated examples and instruction tailored to new learners! Review the codes and standards relevant to residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems. We walk you through code standards, classifications and everything to launch your plumbing or HVAC inspection career with valuable skills!
DFS 111 Basics of Municipal Emergency Preparedness/Management
Understand your duties in municipal emergency preparedness and response. Learn the plans, procedures, and capabilities local governments have in place to respond to natural or man-made disasters and emergencies. Identify hazards and potential threats, understand emergency operations plans, first responder training, early warning systems, and evacuation plans. Learn importance of stockpiling supplies, and how to coordinate with state and federal agencies.
DFS 112 Fire Life Safety
Equips students to understand basic fire safety requirements, firefighters’ roles, and the importance of inspectors’ approval of code-compliant structural supports and connections. Students examine how compromised buildings endanger fire personnel, along with ingress/egress requirements, smoke detectors, fire doors, fire-rated construction, sprinklers, standpipes, brush clearances, and related protections.
Learn MoreDFS 113 The Capstone Course
The "Capstone" of the Do For Self program which provides comprehensive knowlege that prepares the student for job entry into the construction and inspections workforces. Including resume development, interviewing skills and techniques that make you stand out from the crowd as you seek the perfect fit within the industry for your skills and knowledge!
Construction/inspection careers are more than just a job, it's a legacy: build, inspect, and impact the world!
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