Crestridge Western Training

Online CPD Courses for BC’s Licensed Residential Builders

BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development, built around the BC Building Code. Earn your CPD points online, at your own pace, and keep your builder licence current without leaving the job site.

  • 100% online & self-paced
  • BC Housing approved CPD
  • Build toward your 20 CPD points a year
BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development provider BC Housing ApprovedCPD provider for BC’s licensed residential builders
Who We Are

A dedicated home for builder CPD in British Columbia.

Crestridge Western Training is the independent CPD training department of Crestridge Western College, with a single focus: helping British Columbia’s licensed residential builders keep their credentials current through approved Continuing Professional Development.

Crestridge Western Training is the independent CPD department of Crestridge Western College, helping BC’s licensed residential builders keep their credentials current.

Every course is approved by BC Housing and built around the BC Building Code, so the CPD points you earn count toward your Licensed Residential Builder requirements the first time. We serve builders, general contractors, site supervisors, and developers right across BC, from the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley to Vancouver Island and the Interior.

Each course is 100% online and self-paced. Start any time, work through the modules between site visits, and finish with CPD points and a certificate you can keep, without stepping away from the job.

Every course is BC Housing approved and built around the BC Building Code, so your CPD points count the first time. All courses are 100% online and self-paced — start any time and finish with a certificate you keep.

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Why Crestridge

Training that respects a builder’s time

CPD should fit around real construction work, not the other way around. Here is why residential builders across British Columbia choose Crestridge Western Training to earn their CPD points.

CPD should fit around real construction work. Here’s why BC builders choose us to earn their CPD points.

Explore the courses
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BC Housing approved CPD

Every course is an approved BC Housing Continuing Professional Development offering, so your points count toward your Licensed Residential Builder requirements the first time, and you finish with a certificate to keep.

Approved BC Housing CPD, so your points count the first time — and you finish with a certificate to keep.

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100% online and self-paced

Study from any device, start any time, and work module by module between site visits. There are no fixed cohorts, no classrooms, and no deadlines to miss.

Study from any device, any time, between site visits — no cohorts, classrooms, or deadlines.

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Grounded in the BC Building Code

Courses are built around the real BC Building Code and local examples, covering structural design, energy efficiency, fire safety, and compliance for residential construction in this province.

Built around the real BC Building Code — structural design, energy efficiency, fire safety, and compliance.

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New courses every year

We release three new approved CPD courses each year, available individually or as a discounted 21-point series bundle, so staying current and topping up your CPD points stays simple.

Three new approved courses each year, solo or as a discounted 21-point bundle — staying current stays simple.

Our Programs

Our BC Housing Approved CPD Courses

Pick a single course or save with a full-year series bundle. Each one is approved by BC Housing, delivered entirely online at your own pace, and counts toward the CPD points you need to keep your builder licence current. Use the tabs below to browse our newest 2026 courses or the 2025 series.

BC Housing approved Continuing Professional Development provider
  • 6 Approved Courses
  • 21 CPD Points Offered / Year
  • 20 CPD Points Required / Year
  • 100% Online & Self-Paced
News

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Six CPD courses now approved

Six CPD Courses Now Approved and Available

by Crestridge Western Training · 2026

We are pleased to announce that Crestridge Western Training now has six approved CPD courses available, from CPD1001 through CPD1006…

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Recognized Education Provider

Recognized Education Provider (EP)

by Crestridge Western Training · Saturday, 1st March 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Crestridge Western Training has been officially approved as a recognized Education Provider (EP)…

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First course approved

The first course has been approved!

by Crestridge Western Training · Friday, 20th March 2025

We are proud to announce that our very first course (Overview of the BC Building Code for Residential Construction, Part 1)…

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Testimonials

Trusted by builders across British Columbia

Real experiences from BC builders, contractors, and developers who earned their CPD points with us.

4.9
Based on 15 verified reviews

“This program has been instrumental in advancing my knowledge and career. It is highly relevant to the needs of residential builders in BC, and the flexible learning options made it easy to fit into my busy schedule.”

JDJohn D.Residential Builder, Surrey BC

“Every example was based on real BC projects. It covered structural design, code updates, and energy compliance in a way that connected directly to what we deal with on site.”

RBRandeep B.Licensed Builder, Surrey BC

“The content did not just explain the rules, it helped me understand why they matter and how to apply them. The online format let me work at my own pace without losing any depth.”

TMTara M.Renovation Contractor, Burnaby BC

“One of the best structured courses I have taken. It moved from the basics through to thermal performance and seismic design, and I took what I learned straight to the job site.”

JMJonathan M.Site Supervisor, Langley BC

“The way the course connected code knowledge with design, safety, and sustainability really impressed me. The CPD points were a bonus; it genuinely made me a better builder.”

NKNavdeep K.Custom Home Builder, Chilliwack BC

“As a developer I needed something thorough but flexible. I could complete modules between site visits, and the material was clear and current with BC requirements throughout.”

GDGurmeet D.Property Developer, Abbotsford BC

“The best part was how practical it felt. Seeing how these rules show up in inspections and builds across BC made all the difference. I finished with new tools, not just a certificate.”

AGAmandeep G.General Contractor, Delta BC

“I was nervous going in, but everything was explained clearly, from foundations and framing to energy codes and fire safety. It makes learning something valuable easy.”

APAlisha P.Licensed Builder, Richmond BC

“Keeping my CPD points up used to be a chore. This made it genuinely useful. The material was current and the examples matched the work I do every week.”

HSHarpreet S.Builder, Kelowna BC

“You can tell the content was built around the actual BC Building Code. Nothing felt like filler. I came away understanding compliance from footings to finish.”

MTMike T.General Contractor, Kamloops BC

“I run a small crew, so time is tight. Being able to log in between jobs and pick up where I left off made finishing the course realistic.”

SGSandeep G.Renovation Specialist, Victoria BC

“Our whole team needed CPD points. The structure made it easy to track progress and the content kept everyone engaged. Highly recommend for any BC builder.”

CWCarla W.Project Manager, Nanaimo BC

“I have sat through plenty of in-person sessions. This was more thorough, and I could revisit the tricky modules whenever I needed to.”

BRBaljit R.Custom Home Builder, Maple Ridge BC

“Energy efficiency and fire safety finally clicked for me here. The way each topic tied back to a real build made it stick.”

DLDevon L.Site Supervisor, Coquitlam BC

“I had a couple of questions partway through and got clear answers quickly. The whole experience felt professional and well run.”

MAManpreet A.Developer, Prince George BC

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