Contractors Institute, Inc.
Welcome to Tradesmen Continuing Education Training.

We provide online training for Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, and Mechanical (HVAC) Tradesmen. Our courses are approved by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations.

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HVAC Continuing Education Training
3 hour course. Cost is $40 and includes the workbook

Covers major changes to the 2006 ICC Mechanical Code

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VA Electrical Continuing Education
3 hour course. Cost is $40 and includes the workbook.

Covers major changes to the 2005 NEC.

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Plumbing Continuing Education
3 hour course. Cost is $40 and includes the workbook.

Covers major changes to the 2006 ICC Plumbing Code.

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Fuel Gas Code Update Training
1 Hour online course for LP, Natural Gas, and Gas Fitters

Cost is $27 and includes the workbook

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Electrical Practice Exam
Virginia Electrical Practice Exam

Having trouble passing the journeyman or master's exam?

Download a practice exam right to your computer.

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Residential Fire Sprinklers- DPOR USE ONLY
THIS COURSE IS PENDING APPROVAL AND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REGISTRATION.
   
Electrical Fundamentals- DPOR USE ONLY
Electrical Fundamentals Chapter One
• In order to perform electrical work, a basic understanding of theory is essential.
• This course provides the elements of fundamental knowledge.
• Refresh your understanding of the principles of electricity
• Review basic theory
• Download straight to your computer
• Workbook included

This course will include units, conversion factors, graphical symbols, magnetism, parts of an electrical system, resistance, inductance, impedance, conductance, electrical activity such as work, power energy, torque and horsepower. The course will present thermoelectric effect, electro-motive force, magnetic effect, current direction, capacitance, voltage, admittance and susceptance , AC and DC circuits and effective value of circuits. A quiz is offered at the end of the course to evaluate your understanding of the concepts.

*This course is recognized by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations as 3 hours of formal vocational training or three hours of continuing education. * PENDING APPROVAL (workbook will be added as a download once approval is obtained.)
   
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