Oakland Builders Education Seminars (OBES) provides comprehensive courses in a broad area of building and remodeling as well as thorough preparation to pass the state examination for a residential builder's license. Click on any of the links below to find out more:

• Builder's Pre-License Seminar - What you need to know to pass the state builder's license exam. For those seeking a builder's license to build their own homes, investors and for building trades people who want to work legally.Don't settle for a one day class where you get past test questions but not the information you need to pass the test.
• Benefits of this class:
• Comprehensive --- learn the math you need to know, also reading a blue print;
• Up to date --- we update our manuals several times a year, some competitors use old information;
• Meeting your needs --- Re-take the class free up to a year as long as classes are available. 
• How To Build Your Own Home - Learn the home building process from start to finish. Licensed and experienced instructor will take you through each stage of planning and construction covering new home financing, builder's terms and contracts and the basics of buying property, building codes and permits.
• Oakland Builders Education Seminars offers Weekend With A Mission courses - These courses are in a weekend format with one 8 hour session or two 8 hour sessions. Ideal for those who cannot attend classes in the evening or who want to take the course in a short time frame. Other classes are held in the evenings in community education sites always twice a week for two weeks.
• Basement Remodeling - Put valuable space in your home to work for you by remodeling your basement. Licenesed and experienced builder will explain all facets of basement remodeling, including planning, meeting building codes, estimating materials as well as the basics of home construction and finishing techniques. Bring in your floor plan. The instructor will also discuss the structural aspects of adding a home theater as well as working with subcontractors.
• NEW! Business Plan Development - Get the help you need to start and maintain a successful business. This seminar is designed to help make sense of and remove the unknown of purchasing, starting and maintaining a successful business. We teach you how to analyze a business from the financial department and marketing to implementing your plan. Included are the important formulas to start and maintain a successful business.