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Build Smart offers a variety of trades training courses throughout the year. Whether you are interested in electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, or learning the basics of construction, classes are available to help you advance your career.

Build Smart also offers Professional Development courses, which are available in person or online.

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Current Trades Training Courses

Roanoke, VA | ELE201 - Electrical 2: May 1 - July 11, 2025

An Electrician Working on an Electrical Panel | Construction Apprenticeship

All Classes Meet:
Thursdays & Fridays: 8 am - 4 pm
May 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, & 30th
June 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, & 27th
July 10th & 11th

* No class July 3rd & 4th

Prerequisites: CORE Fundamentals of Construction and ELE 101

Tuition: $2,500

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Roanoke, VA | CORE - Core Fundamentals of Construction: June 9 - June 30, 2025

A Man in Protective Gear Nailing a Plank Onto a Wall | Specialized Training

All Classes Meet:
Monday through Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
June 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, & 30th

*Trainees will receive college credit towards a professional certificate through Build Smart's partnership with Ferrum College, with successful course completion for an additional $225 fee.

Tuition: $1,900

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Giles Co. VA|CORE - Core Fundamentals of Construction: June 16 - July 9, 2025

two male and one female construction workers smiling toward the camera while on a construction site.

All Classes Meet:
Monday through Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
June 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, & 30th. July 1st, 2nd, 7th, & 8th.

*Class to be held at Giles County Tech Center 1827 Avenue, Pearisburg, VA

**Trainees will receive college credit towards a professional certificate through Build Smart's partnership with Ferrum College, with successful course completion for an additional $225 fee.

Tuition: $1,900

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Martinsville, VA | Introduction to Electrical: June 23 - June 27, 2025

Young black man in a white hard hat working on an electrical panel.

All Classes Meet:
Monday through Friday: 9 am - 3pm
June 23rd , 24th, 25th, 26th, & 27th.

*Class is being held at New College Institute located at 191 Fayette Street Martinsville, VA 24112

Tuition: $902

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Roanoke, VA | HVA101 - HVAC 101: July 1 - August 27, 2025

HVAC Technician in a black hardhat knelling and connecting gauges to a HVAC unit on a roof

All Classes Meet:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 8 am - 4 pm
July 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, & 30th
August 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, & 27th.
Tuition: $2,500

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Martinsville, VA | CORE - Core Fundamentals of Construction: July 14 - August 1, 2025

A Female Carpenter Cutting a Board On-Site

All Classes Meet:
Monday through Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
July 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, & 31st
August 1st*

*Class is being held at New College Institute located at 191 Fayette Street Martinsville, VA 24112

**Trainees will receive college credit towards a professional certificate through Build Smart's partnership with Ferrum College, with successful course completion for an additional $225 fee.

Tuition: $1,900

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Roanoke, VA | Concrete Camp: July 21 - July 25, 2025

All Classes Meet:
Monday through Friday: 9am - 3pm

Open to all high school students; the week long experience will focus on key skills in construction including safety and an introduction to commercial concrete, and power tools; all while getting hands on experience in pouring concrete forms!

*Space is limited to 15 participants

Tuition: FREE
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Roanoke, VA | ELE301 - Electrical 3: July 24 - October 2, 2025

All Classes Meet:
Thursdays & Fridays: 8 am - 4 pm
July 24th, 25th, and 31st
August 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th
September 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th
October 2nd

Prerequisites: CORE Fundamentals of Construction, ELE 101, and ELE 201

Tuition: $2,500

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Roanoke, VA | HEO101 - Heavy Equipment Operator: COMING IN AUGUST 2025!

All Classes Meet:
August 2025
Dates - coming soon!

Prerequisite: CORE Fundamentals of Construction

Tuition: $1,850

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Roanoke, VA | HVA201 - HVAC 201: September 2 - November 11, 2025

All Classes Meet:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 8 am - 4 pm
September 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, and 30th
October 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th
November 4th, 5th, and 11th

Tuition: $2,500

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Roanoke, VA | CORE - Core Fundamentals of Construction: September 8 - September 26, 2025

Five students work with an instructor during a carpentry trades course

All Classes Meet:
Monday through Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
September 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th.

**Trainees will receive college credit towards a professional certificate through Build Smart's partnership with Ferrum College, with successful course completion for an additional $225 fee.

Tuition: $1,900

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Roanoke, VA | ELE401 - Electrical 4: October 9th - December 29, 2025

All Classes Meet:
Thursdays & Fridays: 8 am - 4 pm
October 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, and 31st
November 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st
*No classes November 27th and 28th
December 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 29th
*No classes December 25th and 26th

Prerequisites: CORE Fundamentals of Construction, ELE 101, ELE 201, and ELE 301

Tuition: $2,500

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Roanoke, VA | CORE - Core Fundamentals of Construction: November 3 - December 22, 2025

All Classes Meet:
Mondays and Tuesdays 8 am - 4pm
November 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th
December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, and 22nd

**Trainees will receive college credit towards a professional certificate through Build Smart's partnership with Ferrum College, with successful course completion for an additional $225 fee.

Tuition: $1,900

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Roanoke, VA | CORE - Core Fundamentals of Construction: January 8 - February 26, 2026

All Classes Meet:
Thursdays and Fridays: 8 am - 4 pm
January 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th
February 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, and 26th

**Trainees will receive college credit towards a professional certificate through Build Smart's partnership with Ferrum College, with successful course completion for an additional $225 fee.

Tuition: $1,900

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Need Financial Assistance?

Build Smart Institute seeks to make courses accessible to motivated individuals seeking a career in construction and the trades. We offer the Build U Scholarship opportunity to ease the burden of tuition fees and have a partnership with Ferrum College that offers tuition assistance. Call our team in Roanoke, VA, for more information about our classes and financial aid.

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