Oregon Residential Contractor 13-Hour CE Bundle (5-Hour + 8-Hour Courses)

Oregon Residential Contractor 13-Hour CE Bundle (5-Hour + 8-Hour Courses) — Course Outline

2 modules · 45 lessons · 13 CE hours

1. Module 1Building Science, Moisture and Energy for Oregon Homes18 lessons

   1. Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation Fundamentals
   2. Air Barrier Systems and Air Leakage Control
   3. Vapor Diffusion and Condensation Control in Wall Assemblies
   4. Moisture Management: Rainwater, Groundwater, and Drying Potential
   5. Residential Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
   6. Advanced Framing and Thermal Bridging Mitigation
   7. Foundation Insulation and Frost Protection
   8. Energy Code Compliance and Conservation Measures for Residential Buildings
   9. Oregon Climate Zones and Microclimates for Builders
   10. Site Drainage and Soil Considerations in Western Oregon
   11. Air and Vapor Movement in Oregon's Marine Climate
   12. Rainscreen Principles for Oregon's Wet Climate
   13. Flashing and Fenestration Installation in High-Rain Regions
   14. Ventilation and Moisture Control in Crawlspaces and Attics
   15. Residential Energy Code Essentials in Oregon
   16. Radon-Resistant New Construction for Oregon Homes
   17. Wildfire-Resistant Construction in Oregon's Wildland-Urban Interface
   18. Snow Load Design and Cold-Climate Roofing for Oregon's Mountain Regions
2. Module 2Business Practices, Jobsite Safety, Environmental Hazards and Structural Topics27 lessons

   1. Construction Contracts: Formation and Key Provisions
   2. Estimating and Job Costing Fundamentals
   3. Scheduling and Critical Path Method
   4. Project Management: Quality Control and Closeout
   5. Marketing and Sales for General Contractors
   6. Risk Management and Insurance for Contractors
   7. Workers' Compensation: Coverage, Claims, and Return-to-Work
   8. Business Financial Management and Cash Flow
   9. Construction Law Fundamentals: Contracts, Liens, and Bonds
   10. Ethics and Professional Conduct for General Contractors
   11. Code Updates and Emerging Regulatory Trends
   12. OSHA Construction Safety Standards Overview
   13. Fall Protection and Scaffolding Safety
   14. Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout Practices
   15. Personal Protective Equipment and Hazard Communication
   16. Lead-Safe Work Practices for Renovation
   17. Mold Assessment and Remediation Fundamentals
   18. Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Substance Misuse on Construction Sites
   19. Cementitious Cladding, Stucco, Plastering, and Lath Systems
   20. Wind Loads and Basic Structural Design Principles
   21. Residential Code Requirements for High-Wind Construction
   22. Continuous Load Path: Connections from Roof to Foundation
   23. Roof Covering and Sheathing Attachment for Wind Uplift
   24. Plan Review and Code Compliance Verification
   25. Seismic Design Basics for Western Oregon and Cascadia
   26. Foundation Anchoring and Shear Wall Requirements
   27. High-Wind and Storm-Resistant Construction for Oregon's Coastal Zones

Your Instructor

Michael Melvin

Contractor Educator

Founder of At Your Pace Online; contractor course instructor since 2011

Michael Melvin is a construction educator and former contractor who built one of the most widely used online training platforms for licensed tradespeople in the United States. As founder and former CEO of At Your Pace Online, he led the company from its early years in Oregon through its growth into a national provider of state-approved pre-licensing and continuing education. Under his leadership, AYPO became a trusted source for contractor, electrician, plumber, HVAC, real estate, and insurance training across all 50 states. In 2021 the company was acquired by American Safety Council.

Melvin’s teaching is grounded in field experience. He previously worked as a general contractor in Oregon, then used that practical knowledge to design courses that contractors could actually use—licensing requirements, business practices, and job-site realities rather than theory alone. Through At Your Pace Online and related programs, he has trained thousands of general contractors nationwide. Today he is known as an instructor who speaks the language of the trade: someone who has run jobs, built a training company, and spent years helping contractors get licensed, stay compliant, and run stronger businesses.