Site Utilities, Earthwork & Foundation (Self-Paced)

In this course, students explore the critical components of site utilities, earthwork, and foundations. They will learn about different soil types, the equipment used in excavation, and how to prepare a site for the building process. There's also instruction on the importance of foundations and how they support the entire structure.

Understand the Construction Team & On-Site Activities: Learn the roles of various team members and how construction activities on-site are organized and coordinated. Gain insight into the tasks and workflows involved in preparing a site for building and how each activity contributes to the project’s success.
Identify Soil Conditions & Subsurface Conditions: Understand the importance of different soil types and subsurface conditions in the construction process. Learn how these factors influence foundation decisions and the techniques used to ensure stability and safety for the building.
Operate Heavy Equipment & Perform Earthwork Tasks: Get acquainted with the heavy equipment commonly used on construction sites, including scrapers, dozers, and excavators. Learn about their specific roles in tasks such as clearing, grubbing, excavation, and preparing the site for construction.
Install Site Utilities & Foundations: Discover the process of installing utilities such as water, gas, and electricity, as well as preparing for the installation of foundations. Learn about the types of foundations, the materials used, and the steps involved in ensuring proper support for the structure above.

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Schedule & Enrollment: Site Utilities, Earthwork & Foundation (Self-Paced)

10 Hours
$279

Live Online
Free retake
Expert instructors
Small classes

This course is offered by our affiliate school, Virtual Design & Construction Institute.
View upcoming course dates and register at vdci.edu.

Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$279
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

10 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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Learn the concepts and skills covered in this course or your tuition is on us. See details and terms & conditions.

Hands-on training

Work on projects proven to boost retention

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Time-tested curriculum

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience

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Learn from experts

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed

Retake for free

Refresh the materials for free within one year

Interactive Training

Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this course Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

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Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

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Computer and software provided

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

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Remote setup assistance provided

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Free Retake & Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!

Free Retake

We offer a single free retake of the class within a year.

Class Recordings

You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

Sorry, but this training is not available online.

What happens if I need to miss a session?

You have some options:

You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$279.00	Total You Pay