[ { "id": 1, "title": "Foundations: Tools, Trowels, and Adhesives", "category": "Substrates", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 8, "priceUSD": 129, "rating": 4.7, "tags": ["starter", "safety", "trowel", "mortar"], "shortDescription": "Get comfortable with essential tools, trowel sizes, mortar types, and safe handling.", "longDescription": "Learn how to choose, set up, and maintain core tools; match notches to tile sizes; mix thinset to spec; and apply consistent coverage.", "outcomes": ["Select proper notch and trowel angle", "Mix mortar to target consistency", "Set and beat-in for coverage", "Maintain tool safety"], "syllabus": ["PPE and silica controls", "Tool overview", "Mortar mixing lab", "Trowel practice"], "modality": "Hybrid", "seats": 20, "startDates": ["2026-07-05", "2026-08-12"] }, { "id": 2, "title": "Substrate Prep: Flat, Plumb, and Clean", "category": "Substrates", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 10, "priceUSD": 149, "rating": 4.6, "tags": ["substrate", "flatness", "cleanup"], "shortDescription": "Measure tolerances and correct substrates before you set the first tile.", "longDescription": "We cover measuring tools, substrate flatness and plumb checks, patching, and primers to ensure adhesion and layout accuracy.", "outcomes": ["Check floor and wall tolerances", "Choose patch/primer systems", "Document substrate conditions"], "syllabus": ["Tolerance standards", "Patching mixes", "Primers", "Documentation"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 40, "startDates": ["2026-06-22", "2026-09-02"] }, { "id": 3, "title": "Waterproofing for Showers & Wet Rooms", "category": "Waterproofing", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 14, "priceUSD": 219, "rating": 4.8, "tags": ["membrane", "wetroom", "shower"], "shortDescription": "Membranes, corners, penetrations, and flood testing for reliable wet areas.", "longDescription": "Understand sheet vs liquid membranes, detail inside/outside corners, treat penetrations, and verify integrity via flood testing.", "outcomes": ["Apply membranes to spec", "Reinforce corners", "Seal penetrations", "Run flood tests"], "syllabus": ["Systems overview", "Application demo", "Corners & penetrations", "Testing"], "modality": "Hybrid", "seats": 16, "startDates": ["2026-07-15", "2026-09-10"] }, { "id": 4, "title": "Cutting & Shaping: Porcelain and Stone", "category": "Tools", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 12, "priceUSD": 189, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["cutting", "porcelain", "stone"], "shortDescription": "Wet saws, snap cutters, hole saws, and profiles with minimal chipping.", "longDescription": "Dial in your saw, choose blades, manage feed rate, and finish edges safely while keeping accuracy high.", "outcomes": ["Choose the right blade", "Reduce chip-out", "Achieve repeatable cuts"], "syllabus": ["Tool setup", "Blade selection", "Feed rate drills", "Edge finishing"], "modality": "On-site", "seats": 10, "startDates": ["2026-08-03", "2026-10-01"] }, { "id": 5, "title": "Grout Chemistry & Color Control", "category": "Tools", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 6, "priceUSD": 129, "rating": 4.4, "tags": ["grout", "chemistry", "color"], "shortDescription": "Cementitious, epoxy, and premixed grouts with color uniformity and cleanup methods.", "longDescription": "We compare grout systems, timing, wash techniques, and efflorescence control to produce even joints and healthy surfaces.", "outcomes": ["Select grout system", "Control color", "Avoid efflorescence"], "syllabus": ["Systems", "Timing", "Washes", "Troubleshooting"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 50, "startDates": ["2026-06-30", "2026-08-20"] }, { "id": 6, "title": "Large-Format Tile: Substrates & Lippage Control", "category": "Large-Format", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 16, "priceUSD": 259, "rating": 4.9, "tags": ["large-format", "lippage", "leveling"], "shortDescription": "Plan, prep, and set big tiles with minimal lippage and confident movement joints.", "longDescription": "From substrate flatness to mortar rheology, learn the full path to smooth large-format finishes, including leveling systems.", "outcomes": ["Check flatness for LF", "Time lifts & cures", "Use leveling systems wisely"], "syllabus": ["Flatness review", "Mortar rheology", "Setting sequence", "Movement joints"], "modality": "Hybrid", "seats": 14, "startDates": ["2026-07-25", "2026-09-12"] }, { "id": 7, "title": "Heated Floors: Prep, Cables, and Self-Levelers", "category": "Substrates", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 10, "priceUSD": 239, "rating": 4.6, "tags": ["heating", "self-leveler", "prep"], "shortDescription": "Integrate radiant heat with tile assemblies using primers and self-leveling underlayments.", "longDescription": "Plan circuits, embed mats or cables, pour self-leveler with proper depth and priming, and test before tiling.", "outcomes": ["Layout heat zones", "Pour SLU correctly", "Verify resistance"], "syllabus": ["Design & loads", "Primers", "Pour lab", "Testing"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 30, "startDates": ["2026-08-08", "2026-09-26"] }, { "id": 8, "title": "Stair Treads & Edges: Safety and Detail", "category": "Tools", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 7, "priceUSD": 159, "rating": 4.3, "tags": ["stairs", "profiles", "safety"], "shortDescription": "Get clean nosings and durable edges with profiles and slip-resistance in mind.", "longDescription": "Select and install edge profiles, manage transitions, and meet code-informed slip-resistance targets.", "outcomes": ["Choose profiles", "Install nosings", "Plan transitions"], "syllabus": ["Edge options", "Cutting & fitting", "Adhesives", "Finishing"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 40, "startDates": ["2026-06-28", "2026-09-05"] }, { "id": 9, "title": "Mosaic Layouts: Curves, Borders, and Medallions", "category": "Mosaic", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 12, "priceUSD": 229, "rating": 4.7, "tags": ["mosaic", "borders", "curves"], "shortDescription": "Plan and execute mosaics that track curves, clean borders, and focal medallions.", "longDescription": "Use templates, scribe techniques, and adhesives suited for small tesserae to maintain alignment and tone.", "outcomes": ["Template curves", "Cut mosaics cleanly", "Align borders"], "syllabus": ["Design basics", "Templates", "Scribing", "Setting & grout"], "modality": "On-site", "seats": 12, "startDates": ["2026-07-18", "2026-10-05"] }, { "id": 10, "title": "Movement Joints & Expansion Planning", "category": "Substrates", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 6, "priceUSD": 169, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["movement", "joints", "planning"], "shortDescription": "Design movement joints for longevity and calm, crack-free finishes.", "longDescription": "Learn thermal, structural, and shrinkage movement; joint spacing; and detailing at perimeters and penetrations.", "outcomes": ["Place joints correctly", "Seal perimeters", "Plan for sun & structure"], "syllabus": ["Theory", "Spacing rules", "Details", "Sealants"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 60, "startDates": ["2026-07-02", "2026-08-22"] }, { "id": 11, "title": "Showers: Pans, Drains, and Slope", "category": "Waterproofing", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 13, "priceUSD": 239, "rating": 4.6, "tags": ["showers", "pans", "slope"], "shortDescription": "Build shower bases that drain, with precise slopes and clean drain detailing.", "longDescription": "We build mockups of pans, set drain heights, verify slope, and integrate membranes and corners for long-term service.", "outcomes": ["Form pans", "Set drains", "Tie-in membranes"], "syllabus": ["Pans & slopes", "Drains", "Membrane tie-in", "Testing"], "modality": "Hybrid", "seats": 16, "startDates": ["2026-08-15", "2026-10-10"] }, { "id": 12, "title": "Backsplash Basics: Small Spaces, Big Impact", "category": "Ceramic", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 5, "priceUSD": 99, "rating": 4.2, "tags": ["backsplash", "kitchen", "layout"], "shortDescription": "Layout, outlets, and clean cuts for kitchen backsplashes and feature walls.", "longDescription": "Plan centers, handle outlets and switches, and finish with smooth caulked perimeters ready for cooking life.", "outcomes": ["Plan centers", "Cut around outlets", "Finish perimeters"], "syllabus": ["Layout basics", "Outlets", "Setting", "Caulk & clean"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 80, "startDates": ["2026-07-08", "2026-08-28"] }, { "id": 13, "title": "Outdoor Tiling: Freeze, Thaw, and Drainage", "category": "Natural Stone", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 12, "priceUSD": 269, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["outdoor", "drainage", "freeze-thaw"], "shortDescription": "Select materials and assemblies that handle weather gracefully.", "longDescription": "We study drainage layers, freeze-thaw cycles, and slip resistance to create durable patios and steps.", "outcomes": ["Select outdoor systems", "Detail drainage", "Meet slip targets"], "syllabus": ["Materials", "Drainage", "Setting", "Grout & seal"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 25, "startDates": ["2026-09-01", "2026-10-12"] }, { "id": 14, "title": "Tile Layout Mathematics", "category": "Tools", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 8, "priceUSD": 149, "rating": 4.4, "tags": ["math", "layout", "grid"], "shortDescription": "Calculate offsets, diagonals, and balance cuts in any room.", "longDescription": "You’ll model rooms, calculate offsets, and check diagonals to avoid slivers and odd joints.", "outcomes": ["Model rooms", "Balance cuts", "Check diagonals"], "syllabus": ["Measuring", "Offsets", "Diagonals", "Practice set"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 60, "startDates": ["2026-07-18", "2026-09-09"] }, { "id": 15, "title": "Porcelain Essentials: Handling and Setting", "category": "Porcelain", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 9, "priceUSD": 159, "rating": 4.3, "tags": ["porcelain", "setting", "beginner"], "shortDescription": "Handle porcelain from delivery to set with fewer breaks and better coverage.", "longDescription": "We cover storage, handling, back-buttering, and beating-in techniques suited for porcelain’s density.", "outcomes": ["Handle safely", "Back-butter", "Beat-in consistently"], "syllabus": ["Logistics", "Mortar choice", "Setting", "Finishing"], "modality": "Hybrid", "seats": 24, "startDates": ["2026-07-22", "2026-09-30"] }, { "id": 16, "title": "Natural Stone Care & Setting", "category": "Natural Stone", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 11, "priceUSD": 219, "rating": 4.5, "tags": ["stone", "sealing", "care"], "shortDescription": "Set and protect stone with the right adhesives and sealing routines.", "longDescription": "Understand absorption, select adhesives, and sequence sealing for long-lived natural stone surfaces.", "outcomes": ["Choose adhesives", "Seal properly", "Avoid staining"], "syllabus": ["Stone types", "Adhesives", "Sealing", "Maintenance"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 35, "startDates": ["2026-08-05", "2026-10-01"] }, { "id": 17, "title": "Wet Area Details: Niches, Benches, and Corners", "category": "Waterproofing", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 10, "priceUSD": 229, "rating": 4.7, "tags": ["niches", "benches", "corners"], "shortDescription": "Execute tricky wet area elements with leak-free confidence.", "longDescription": "Cut, reinforce, and seal niches and benches and tie them elegantly into the main waterproofing system.", "outcomes": ["Reinforce corners", "Waterproof niches", "Bench detailing"], "syllabus": ["Planning", "Cutting", "Waterproofing", "Inspection"], "modality": "On-site", "seats": 12, "startDates": ["2026-09-08", "2026-10-28"] }, { "id": 18, "title": "Adhesive Science: Thinset to Large & Heavy Tile", "category": "Tools", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 8, "priceUSD": 179, "rating": 4.4, "tags": ["adhesive", "LHT", "thinset"], "shortDescription": "Match mortar to tile and condition, then mix and apply for target coverage.", "longDescription": "Study standards and choose the right adhesive, adjust for temperature, and test coverage before committing.", "outcomes": ["Select adhesives", "Adjust for climate", "Hit coverage targets"], "syllabus": ["Standards", "Selection", "Mixing", "Verification"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 40, "startDates": ["2026-07-01", "2026-08-18"] }, { "id": 19, "title": "Perimeters: Caulk, Seals, and Transitions", "category": "Tools", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 5, "priceUSD": 99, "rating": 4.1, "tags": ["perimeter", "caulk", "transition"], "shortDescription": "Finish tiles with clean, flexible perimeters and measured transitions.", "longDescription": "Practice clean caulk lines, choose profiles, and control expansion at edges that move with seasons.", "outcomes": ["Clean caulk lines", "Pick profiles", "Allow movement"], "syllabus": ["Caulk 101", "Profiles", "Transitions", "Practice"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 70, "startDates": ["2026-06-27", "2026-08-10"] }, { "id": 20, "title": "Diagonal Layouts: Floors that Flow", "category": "Ceramic", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 9, "priceUSD": 169, "rating": 4.3, "tags": ["diagonal", "layout", "floors"], "shortDescription": "Set diagonal grids that look dynamic yet balanced across rooms.", "longDescription": "We plan diagonals that resolve at entries and borders so your eye flows and cuts feel natural.", "outcomes": ["Plan diagonals", "Balance entries", "Resolve borders"], "syllabus": ["Grid math", "Dry layout", "Setting", "Finish"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 45, "startDates": ["2026-07-14", "2026-09-03"] }, { "id": 21, "title": "Commercial Floors: Specs and Scheduling", "category": "Large-Format", "level": "Pro", "durationHours": 14, "priceUSD": 299, "rating": 4.6, "tags": ["commercial", "scheduling", "specs"], "shortDescription": "Read specs, coordinate trades, and deliver large floors on schedule.", "longDescription": "Navigate specs, RFIs, submittals, and traffic control while coordinating with GC and trades to keep momentum.", "outcomes": ["Read specs", "Plan schedules", "Coordinate trades"], "syllabus": ["Specs", "Submittals", "Sequencing", "Turnover"], "modality": "Online", "seats": 18, "startDates": ["2026-09-20", "2026-11-05"] }, { "id": 22, "title": "Tile Repairs: Forensics and Fixes", "category": "Tools", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 8, "priceUSD": 189, "rating": 4.2, "tags": ["repair", "forensics", "fixes"], "shortDescription": "Diagnose failures and implement targeted, lasting repairs.", "longDescription": "Detect causes like poor coverage, bond breakers, or movement neglect and plan repairs with minimal disruption.", "outcomes": ["Diagnose failures", "Plan repairs", "Communicate scope"], "syllabus": ["Forensics", "Options", "Execution", "QA"], "modality": "Hybrid", "seats": 20, "startDates": ["2026-07-30", "2026-10-03"] }, { "id": 23, "title": "Scribing & Templates: Around Pipes and Curves", "category": "Tools", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 7, "priceUSD": 159, "rating": 4.4, "tags": ["scribing", "templates", "curves"], "shortDescription": "Use scribing and templates to hug pipes, posts, and curves tightly.", "longDescription": "We practice clean marks and precise transfers, then cut safely and test-fit until it clicks into place.", "outcomes": ["Mark cleanly", "Transfer accurately", "Cut curves safely"], "syllabus": ["Tools", "Templates", "Cutting", "Fitting"], "modality": "On-site", "seats": 14, "startDates": ["2026-08-22", "2026-10-14"] }, { "id": 24, "title": "Herringbone Mastery: Rhythm and Borders", "category": "Mosaic", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 10, "priceUSD": 219, "rating": 4.7, "tags": ["herringbone", "borders", "rhythm"], "shortDescription": "Build crisp herringbone fields that land perfectly at borders and thresholds.", "longDescription": "We pre-plan angles, start lines, and borders so the rhythm reads clearly across the room and through doorways.", "outcomes": ["Plan start lines", "Control rhythm", "Crisp borders"], "syllabus": ["Angles", "Dry layout", "Setting", "Border detail"], "modality": "Hybrid", "seats": 16, "startDates": ["2026-09-02", "2026-11-01"] } ]