Features
- Web-based practice tests with immediate grading and answer keys
- Timed tests with a visible timer to track completion time
- Remediation materials and study tips tied to practice questions
- Code references included where applicable
- Multiple topic areas covered (building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, business & project management)
- Hundreds of sample questions per topic area (varies by course)
- Subscription-style access to online course content
Specifications
| Delivery | Online portal (web-based) позвол |
| Content Areas | Building; Electrical; Plumbing; HVAC; Business & Project Management |
| Exam Topics | Building (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Remodeling & Repair, Home Improvement, ICC); Electrical (Journeyman, Contractor, Master, Maintenance, Residential, Signs); Plumbing (Journeyman, Apprentice, Master, Contractor, Pipe Fitting, ICC); HVAC (NATE, ICE, RSES, HVAC Excellence, State Contractors, State Limited Energy); Business & Project Management (Business Planning, Estimating, Jobsite Safety, Licensing, Tax Laws, Contract Management, Financial Management, Labor Management, Risk Management, Lien Laws, Business Calculations) |
| Question Volume | Hundreds of sample questions per topic area (varies by course) |
| Pricing | Most preparation materials offered for under $50; Business & Project Management course offered for about $20 (prices subject to change) |
| Access Model | Subscriber access to online content (subscription/purchase per course) |
| Providers | Delmar (Cengage) in partnership with DeWalt |
| Features Details | Immediate grading, answer keys, timers, study tips, and code references included |
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Project Ideas
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Cohort-Based Exam Bootcamps
Run paid 4–6 week online cohorts layered on top of the portal. Students buy their own subscriptions; you provide structured study schedules, weekly live reviews of missed questions, and accountability check-ins. Offer building/electrical/plumbing/HVAC cohorts with a pass-plan.
Contractor Workforce Readiness Packages
Sell B2B packages to contractors: onboarding study plans for apprentices, weekly progress reports from practice test scores, and targeted remediation sessions. Include a PM module add-on covering estimating, safety, and contract management for foremen-in-training.
Affiliate Study Kit Bundles
Create a study bundle (binder, code tabs, highlighters, formula sheets) and pair it with recommended portal courses under $50. Use affiliate links or referral codes, and add your own Quick Wins guide explaining how to use timers, grading, and code references efficiently.
Data-Driven 1:1 Tutoring
Offer personalized tutoring that targets each student’s low-scoring domains pulled from their practice test results. Sell packages with a pre-assessment, three focused sessions, and a final timed mock exam with a customized last-mile study plan.
Community College or Trade School Partnerships
Partner with local programs to integrate the portal as required study. You handle classroom facilitation, progress dashboards, and mock exams; the school provides space and enrollments. Revenue share via facilitation fees while students purchase their own course access.
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Trade Triathlon Study Challenge
Organize a 3-week challenge rotating through Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC practice tests. Participants complete daily timed quizzes, track scores, and share the highest time-improvement stats. Use immediate grading to identify weak areas and the remediation tips to set next-day goals.
Code Reference Notebook Project
Build a personal code quick-reference by taking practice tests and, for each missed question, summarizing the linked code reference in your own words. Assemble these summaries into a searchable digital or printed notebook categorized by Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC topics.
Apprentice Peer-Tutoring Circle
Create a weekly peer-study group where each person teaches two missed questions from their recent practice test. Use answer keys and study tips to craft 5-minute teach-backs, turning mistakes into mini-lessons and building confidence across multiple exam topics.
Full-Scale Mock Exam Weekend
Simulate exam day at home or a community space. Run timed, full-length practice tests with strict timers, scheduled breaks, and scantron-style answer sheets. Debrief using the portal’s grading and code references to map out a final-week study plan.
Business & PM Scenario Workshop
Host a scenario-based workshop using the Business & Project Management content. After a timed quiz on topics like estimating or lien laws, teams solve a realistic case (budget overrun, safety compliance, or contract dispute) using remediation materials as guides.