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Measuring wood in carpentry class

Learn finish carpentry and build from foundation to roof.

If you’ve already learned basic carpentry in our Bootcamp, take those skills and learn how to construct a small home in 5 weeks in our carpentry class. In this class, you will actively build a small house structure from foundation to roof.

This will include framing, drywall, siding, finish carpentry, windows, doors, and roofing.


Students Gain

✔️ HBI pre-apprenticeship carpentry certification

*HBI Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship Certification is a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship certification. 

✔️ Career coaching and help starting a career in carpentry

Schedule

Daytime Carpentry
Our Carpentry Course runs five days a week, Monday through Friday, with morning and afternoon options available for 5 weeks:

  • Mornings: Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Afternoons: Monday – Friday from 12:30 – 4:30 PM

Evening Carpentry
Working during the day? No problem. We offer our Carpentry course as a 6-week evening program:

  • Evenings: Monday – Thursday from 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Students are required to attend classes each week and complete online coursework outside of class hours. See dates of our upcoming classes.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of the Construction Skills Bootcamp.

Cost

Course Tuition: $1,500

Scholarships covering 95% of the full tuition cost are available if you’re committed to pursuing a new job or promotion in Denver’s construction industry. If eligible for this scholarship, students will only be required to pay a $50 nonrefundable course fee.

All students receiving a scholarship are expected to seriously pursue career options in the construction industry, including but not limited to: resume preparation, mock interviews, applying to multiple job opportunities, seeking promotion in a current position, etc. Students who are not interested in a career in construction may enroll in the Carpentry course for the full tuition cost.

For all interested students, the Carpentry course requires a refundable $50 deposit to secure your spot. 

*Partial tuition coverage is also available through our WORKNOW scholarship. 

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Carpentry student measuring wood

Course Content

Foundation

  • Stick-build or masonry

Wall Building

  • Floor and wall framing
  • Insulation
  • Drywall and plywood
  • Finish carpentry
  • Door and window install

Finishing

  • Finish Carpentry
  • Siding
  • Painting

Roofing

  • Framing
  • Sheeting
  • Shingles
  • …and roof repairs

Interested in Enrolling?

Fill out this form to get started.

Get Started With BuildStrong Academy of Colorado

1. Fill out the interest form on this page.
Once you sign up, you will get more information about our training process and you will be sent an online application which takes about 10 minutes to fill out.

2. Connect with our recruiter.
Once we receive your application, our recruiter will contact you to determine if we are a good solution for your career goals. We then help match you with the right training for your career path.

3. Deposit.
Pay the deposit for the course in our online store. Once you pay the deposit, please confirm which class you’d like to take with our recruiter.

4. Construction Training Begins

Questions?

Contact our Recruiter with any questions or for more information.

Upcoming Classes at BuildStrong Academy of Colorado

  • Morning Bootcamp (M-Th) [BCA61]

    February 10, 2025  8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    445 W 53rd Place, Denver, CO

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  • Afternoon Bootcamp (M-Th) [BCA62]

    February 10, 2025  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    445 W 53rd Place, Denver, CO

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  • Morning Bootcamp (M-Th) [BCA63]

    February 17, 2025  8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    445 W 53rd Place, Denver, CO

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  • Evening Bootcamp (M-Th) [BC69]

    February 17, 2025  5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    445 W 53rd Place, Denver, CO

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  • Evening Carpentry (M-Th) [CARP17]

    February 24, 2025  5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    445 W 53rd Place, Denver, CO

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