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Through Education and Training Opportunities

Training and education are crucial for advancing a career as a contractor. In a competitive and evolving industry, staying up-to-date with new technologies, codes, and best practices ensures both quality work and client trust. Online learning platforms offer flexible, on-demand courses that help contractors gain valuable knowledge in areas like project management, safety regulations, or advanced construction techniques.

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A New Way to Learn

Whether starting out or seeking to grow, investing in continued learning ensures contractors remain competitive, efficient, and prepared for future opportunities in a rapidly changing construction landscape.

Product Training

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How-To-Guides

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Accredited Courses

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Building Knowledge for Your Career

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Earning certifications—such as OSHA safety credentials or trade-specific licenses—demonstrates commitment to excellence and can open doors to higher-paying jobs or larger contracts via clients. There are many different ways to continue education as a contractor.

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Product Training

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Deepen your knowledge of various products. Whether you're looking to explore a product you currently use or expand and upgrade your offerings, various product training makes you more confident about the products you’re using on the job.

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Educational Guides

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Advance your knowledge in installation, system solutions, sustainability, and building science. How-to guides can help elevate your project to the next level.

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Accredited Courses

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Earn continuing education credits with ease. From AIA-accredited course presentations to IDCEC credits, these programs are designed to meet your interests and fulfill your educational requirements.

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Essential Training Services

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Training services make roofing contractors’ jobs easier. There are a number of available resources in the industry that provide end to end solutions to grow your business at any stage.

CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

WARRANTY DOCUMENTS

Credentialing brings you business strategies, marketing support, loyalty incentives, and essential digital tools.

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Earn new credits and licenses with courses offered from organizations or manufacturers.

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Roofing Contractor also offers webinars to further your education!

Some manufacturers allow you to download lists of important documents for their products.

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Why Else Should Contractors Utilize Education and Training?

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Build Your Skills and Master Your Craft

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By mastering product knowledge and installation best practices, contractors can earn certifications that enhance their reputation, boost customer confidence, and demonstrate expertise, ultimately leading to more business opportunities and trust in their work.

Credentialing programs, hands-on training and educational courses help contractors build essential skills and gain knowledge to deliver high-quality workmanship. Contractors can work directly with associations and manufacturers to obtain specialized training, both online and in-person, to work smarter, faster, and safer.

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Stay in the Know with Roofing Contractor

At Roofing Contractor, we cover all that’s going on in the roofing industry. If there are tools or resources that we think could boost your company – we want you to know about it! Check out some of the latest information available from trustworthy industry associations and companies.

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The National Roofing Contractors Association joined RC for a discussion on how ProCertification efforts are lifting the entire roofing industry through continued education and training.

Tune in to the discussion!

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J. J. Keller & Associates has launched its new Construction Safety for Drivers & Equipment Operators Onsite Training Service. Designed to enhance jobsite safety and OSHA and DOT compliance through consultant-led training.

Learn more!

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