Virginia 8 hour DPOR Pre-License Course
- Description
- Curriculum
Objective: Understand different business types, licensing classifications, the roles required to operate legally, and essential tax basics for Virginia contractors.
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📘 Lesson 1.1: Types of Business OwnershipObjective: Understand different business types, licensing classifications, the roles required to operate legally, and essential tax basics for Virginia contractors.
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📘 Lesson 1.2: Virginia Contractor Licensing Overview
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📘 Lesson 1.3: Roles Required for Licensing
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📘 Lesson 1.4: Tax and Compliance Basics
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🧠 Lesson 1.5: Practice Exercise
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📋 Module 1 Quiz – Business Organization
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📘 Lesson 2.1: Estimating Basics
Objective: Understand how to accurately estimate construction projects, calculate markup and profit, and submit competitive and legal bids.
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📘 Lesson 2.2: Cost Types
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📘 Lesson 2.3: Markup vs. Margin
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📘 Lesson 2.4: Bid Types & Process
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📘 Lesson 2.5: Common Estimating Mistakes
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🧠 Lesson 2.6: Practice Exercise
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📋 Module 2 Quiz – Estimating & Bidding
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📘 3.1 – What Makes a Contract Legally Binding?
To understand the legal structure of construction contracts in Virginia, recognize different contract types, and identify key clauses that protect both contractor and client. You'll also learn about lien rights and best practices for documentation.
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📘 3.2 – Types of Construction Contracts
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📘 3.3 – Key Clauses Every Contract Should Include
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📘 3.4 – Mechanic’s Liens in Virginia
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📘 3.5 – Best Practices for Contract Management
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📝 Module 3 Quiz – Contract Management
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📘 4.1 – Project Management Basics
🎯 Objective
To help contractors plan, organize, and control construction projects in a way that ensures quality, timelines, and budgets are met. This module focuses on scheduling, job site responsibilities, inspections, and communication with clients and subcontractors. -
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📘 4.2 – Scheduling Tools & Techniques
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📘 4.3 – Jobsite Supervision & Safety
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📘 4.4 – Dealing with Permits & Inspections
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📘 4.5 – Client Communication & Change Orders
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📝 Module 4 Quiz – Project Management
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📘 5.1 – The Importance of Customer Service
🎯 Objective:
To teach contractors how to maintain professionalism, deliver excellent customer service, manage disputes, and uphold a strong company reputation — all of which impact licensing, reviews, and repeat business. -
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📘 5.2 – Managing Expectations from Day One
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📘 5.3 – Handling Complaints and Disputes
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📘 5.4 – Keeping a Professional Image
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📘 5.5 – Ethical Practices and Legal Compliance
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📝 Module 5 Quiz – Customer Service & Business Best Practices
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📘 6.1 – Introduction to Estimating
🎯 Objective:
To help contractors understand estimating, budgeting, and financial practices critical to running a profitable and compliant construction business. -
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📘 6.2 – Types of Estimates
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📘 6.3 – Understanding Costs: Direct vs. Indirect
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📘 6.4 – Budgeting for Profit
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📘 6.5 – Tracking Job Costs and Cash Flow
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📝 Module 6 Quiz – Financial Management & Estimating
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📘 7.1 – Why Contracts Matter
🎯 Objective: To ensure contractors understand the key elements of a legal construction contract and how to use agreements to protect their business and reduce disputes.
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📘 7.2 – Key Elements of a Construction Contract
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📘 7.3 – Change Orders
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📘 7.4 – Protecting Yourself Legally
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📘 7.5 – Warranties and Guarantees
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📝 Module 7 Quiz – Contracts & Agreements
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📘 8.1 – What is a Mechanic’s Lien?
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To understand the rights and procedures related to mechanic’s liens in Virginia, and how to protect your right to payment as a contractor. -
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📘 8.2 – Who Can File a Lien in Virginia?
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📘 8.3 – Deadlines and Lien Filing Process
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📘 8.4 – Contents of a Valid Lien
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📘 8.5 – Final Payments & Lien Waivers
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📝 Module 8 Quiz – Virginia Lien Laws & Final Payments