The following Training Modules are currently available through the Core Curriculum:

"Introduction to the Building Regulatory Process"
Provides background history of codes and the enforcement profession

"Streamlining the Building Regulatory Process"

"Key Players in the Adoption Process"
Outlines the roles played by Federal, state and local government entities and their relationship to the model code groups/International Model Codes.

"Ordinances, Statutes, Regulations and Referenced Standards"
Provides a thorough review of each of these regulatory vehicles and their inter-relationships.

"Code Composition, Structure and Language"
Provides a working knowledge of the common code format, structure and terminology beyond the technical requirements.

"The Code Change Process"
Walks the participant through the code change process used by the publishers of the model codes.  This program is designed to encourage participation in the code change process by removing the “mystery” and making the process less intimidating to the newcomers to the profession.

"The Role of Building Code Enforcement within the Community"
Encourages the building code administrative officers to become more fully involved in their communities to build a constituency supportive of the local building regulatory agencies.

"Building a Positive Relationship with the Public"
Helps the local regulatory agency encourage voluntary compliance by building a relationship with the public it is charged to serve.

"Dealing with the Media"
Gives the local officials a higher comfort level when confronted with issues that draw the attention of the media.  It offers suggestions to encourage the local official to establish a proactive relationship with the media as opposed to the reactive relationship that is the norm.

"Relating to the Public from a Customer Service Vantage Point"
Helps the local agency employee build a reputation for quality customer service that encourages voluntary compliance.

"How to use Communication Appropriate to your Audience"

"Non-Threatening, Effective Violation Notices"

"Handling Citizen Inquiries"

"Code Enforcement as an Administrative Process"

"Benefits of an Effective Appeals Process"

"Scope of Authority"

"Process Re-Design"

"The Building Official as Leader"

"Communication Skills"

"Time Management and Organizational Skills"