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Course Outlines:
The courses below has their own course description in the course content section of the courses. Each student should anticipate 1-2 hours of study in each module to complete the content testing sections. Click on the “See More” tab to get started with your selected course.
Courses teach on building concepts and business practices in Oregon. Once in the course menu you will create a student account or login to your existing account to get started. If you have any questions please email: dain@americantradesecrets.com
Testing and Grading Performance
Each student will create their own online account where they can log in and continue their education at any time. This allows the student to learn when they have any free time during the day to pick up where they left off last time .
Once a student completes the video training section they will be able to take the test that goes with the content they just studied. If students successfully pass the test to the course they are enrolled in, they will be able to download their Course Completion Certificate documents.
If the student fails they will have 3 more attempts before having to reapply.
Attendance, Cancellations and Refunds Policy
There are no cancellations or refunds available for our courses as described in the course summary. Attendance will be verified by course completion and self-participation requirements. All sales are final unless Instructor fails to provide courses as described.
If anyone has questions, concerns or complaints please email: dain@americantradesecrets.com. We will contact you back within 2 business days.
Classes offered below are approved for Oregon Construction Contractors Board and Landscape Contractors Board Continuing Education Credit!
SRA2474 Module 10.3: Engineering a Segmental Retaining Wall | eCampus
American Trade Secrets eCampus presents the fundamentals of segmental retaining wall construction using Murata Block, Sleeve-It® SD-1 fence post sleeves, and geogrid reinforcement. This course guides you through safe site setup, excavation, base preparation, wall assembly, drainage, reinforcement, and finishing. Led by expert Dain Paul Dejong-Stothoff, it equips contractors, landscapers, and property owners with essential skills to build durable, code-compliant walls. Perfect for those seeking practical knowledge and continuing education credits approved by Oregon’s CCB and LCB.
SRA2579/2635 – CBA 975: Complete Contractor Series
Approved for Oregon CCB/LCB CEH 11/17 Credit Hour Live Course. This is a business administrations course that is offered at LBCC and OSU. On either campus there will be a series of modules taught in a classroom setting, teaching business administration and entrepreneurship for contractors. Please see the course outline/syllabus for details. Complete your payment to confirm your seat. Upon receipt of payment, your registration confirmation with class itinerary will be emailed to you.
SRA2610 CTS-745: Fundamentals of Hardscaping
Approved for Oregon LCB and CCB CEH 16 Credit Hour Live Course. This is an onsite building workshop that will offered on the American Trade Secrets Campus. Here you will learn the basics and intermediate skills sets for designing and building outdoor hardscapes.