Majestic Owner-Builder Course — Core Program (Course-Only)
The full Dirt-to-Keys training: 9 core modules plus final exam, without audio, GC call, or Protection Pack.
This option gives you the complete Majestic Owner-Builder curriculum — video lessons, Majestic-style PDFs, quizzes, and a final exam — delivered through your secure member portal. It does not include audio-only access, the GC Strategy Call, or the Arizona Owner-Builder Protection Pack.
What You Get in the Core Course
The Core Program focuses on teaching you the full Dirt-to-Keys process like a GC:
- 9 structured training modules covering the full build flow from feasibility to finish.
- Majestic-style PDF for each module (your field manual and reference guide).
- HTML version of each module’s content inside the member portal.
- End-of-module quizzes to confirm understanding before you move on.
- Final exam to test your ability to think like a GC across the entire project.
This product is course-only. Audio Pack, GC Strategy Call, and Protection Pack are available separately or together in the Pro Bundle.
- How an SFH build actually flows (Dirt → Keys).
- Phases, milestones, and what happens on-site at each stage.
- Owner-builder vs General Contractor responsibilities.
- Subcontractor scopes, architect/engineer/designer roles.
- Inspectors, county officials, and utility players.
- Critical path: what must happen in order to avoid delays.
- AZ-specific notes: soils, drainage, caliche, wildfire zoning, CCR/HOA norms.
- Pre-construction setup: builder binder, contact lists, access, and due diligence mindset.
- Lot types: rural vs city, neighborhoods, and value drivers.
- Red flags that can kill a deal or blow up your budget.
- Zoning, CCRs/HOAs, and use restrictions.
- Setbacks, height limits, easements & building envelopes.
- Legal and physical access, driveway layout & fire access requirements.
- Utility checks: power, water, sewer/septic, gas, trash, mail, internet, schools.
- Topography: slope, cuts/fills, drainage patterns.
- Due diligence checklist: who to call, what to ask, and how to read maps.
- Boundary and topographic surveys — when you need them.
- How to read surveys: setbacks, slope, easements, and encroachments.
- Soils / geotechnical reports: when required and what they tell you.
- How soil conditions drive foundation design and cost.
- Perc tests: when they’re needed, who performs them, and what the results mean.
- Septic design basics in rural Arizona.
- Other investigations: environmental, wells, demo issues.
- Who you actually need: architect, residential designer, drafter, structural engineer.
- When each is required by code, lender, or county.
- How to create a clear “program” for your designer so you don’t pay for revisions twice.
- Typical fee structures and scopes of work.
- Structural engineering workflow: soils → foundation → beams → framing → trusses.
- Civil, grading, and drainage plans — when they’re required in Arizona.
- Permitting requirements (AZ-specific) from a practical GC perspective.
- Site-first design principles so the house fits the land, not the other way around.
- Driveways, orientation, views, and solar exposure.
- Floor plan development that matches your “program” and lifestyle.
- Structural efficiency tips that can save you thousands in framing and concrete.
- IRC basics every owner-builder should know.
- Energy code considerations and what actually matters in practice.
- Permit-ready construction documents and common pitfalls to avoid.
- Building your permit application package.
- Jurisdiction differences across Arizona (Yavapai, Maricopa, Pinal, etc.).
- Review process: who looks at what and in what order.
- Most common rejection reasons and how to avoid them.
- Parallel approvals: septic, driveway, utilities, fire, and more.
- GC-style budget setup for an owner-builder.
- How to create a clear bid package subs will actually respect.
- Schedule building: tying trades to inspections and lead times.
- Managing subs, communication, and expectations like a pro.
- Clearing and rough grading the lot.
- Trenching for utilities and bringing services to the pad.
- Footing layout and engineering basics.
- Common early-stage mistakes that are expensive to fix later.
- Foundations: forming, rebar, inspections, and pours.
- Framing and sheathing: structure, load paths, and shear.
- Roof, windows & dry-in: weather protection and sequencing.
- Rough trades: plumbing, electrical, HVAC and rough-in inspections.
- Insulation and drywall: energy performance and interior prep.
- Exterior work and flatwork: stucco/siding, porches, driveways, patios.
- Final inspections, punch lists, and Certificate of Occupancy.
- AZ-specific bonus points and your consultation path.
- 80-question final exam covering all modules.
- Answer keys so you can self-correct and revisit weak areas.
- Use as a confidence check before committing to your build.
How Access Works
- Complete secure checkout using the “Enroll in the Core Course Only” button above.
- SureMembers automatically unlocks your Core Course member access.
- You log in to your portal to watch videos, read the HTML/PDF lessons, and take quizzes.
- When you’re ready, you complete the final exam to test your understanding.
Quick Answers
If you want to understand your build the way a GC does — from feasibility and design through permits, budgeting, subs, and full build sequence — the Core Course gives you the full Dirt-to-Keys roadmap.
Enroll in the Core Owner-Builder Course →