choose your PLAN

If you’re still exploring the idea of building your own home and want to learn about the full process, CORE gives you the complete Owner‑Builder Online Course.  The course follows the construction of an actual home from start to finish through the eyes of a professional builder.   See a complicated process broken down into realistic, manageable steps for the owner builder.

If you’re committed to building and want the tools and support that make the process smoother, faster, and far less stressful, PREMIUM is the best fit for most people. You get the full online course plus the professional Project Management Toolkit and personalized Q&A — two things that save owner‑builders countless hours and help prevent expensive mistakes. This is our most popular tier for a reason.

If you’re considering turning building into a business or want the highest level of support, PRO gives you everything in Premium along with additional guidance designed for people who want to operate more like a builder.

No matter which tier you choose, you’ll get the full Owner‑Builder Online Course. The difference is the level of tools and support you want for your project.

One of the first questions owner‑builders ask is, “How much does it cost to build a home in my area?” We purchase updated cost data each year and provide students in the Premium and Pro tiers with the current average cost to build per square foot for your specific location. This saves you the cost of accessing the data yourself and the time required to adjust it for your region.   It's important to keep in mind, this will only be a preliminary number to give a rough idea of costs for initial planning purposes.

Value: $115

To generate your estimate, we’ll need your project location, total living square footage, and whether you’re building a ranch or two‑story home.

Note: We do not review house plans for cost‑to‑build estimates.

Disclaimer for Rough Cost Estimate

If you choose the Premium or Pro tier, you gain direct email access to your instructor to ask questions about your specific building project as you move through the program. This is a great way to get clarity on next steps, understand how the course material applies to your situation, and avoid common mistakes.  While this isn’t full consulting or project management, you’ll get thoughtful, practical answers to help you make informed decisions.

This course guides you through the process of estimating with unit pricing for the major components of building a home, from foundation schedule through completion of the home shell. Learn how to verify bids and price out design changes.