[ { "id": "fund-101", "title": "Tiling Fundamentals: Tools, Safety, and Surface Prep", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 8, "price": 79, "tags": ["tools", "safety", "prep", "layout"], "image": "./images/course-fundamentals.jpg", "description": "Start with essential gear, personal safety, and how to assess and prepare subfloors and walls for lasting results.", "outcomes": ["Select safe, suitable tools", "Assess substrates", "Achieve flatness tolerance", "Plan a basic layout"] }, { "id": "bath-201", "title": "Waterproofing Showers and Wet Areas", "category": "Bathroom", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 10, "price": 119, "tags": ["waterproofing", "membranes", "seams", "slope"], "image": "./images/course-waterproofing.jpg", "description": "Master membrane selection, corner treatment, seam sealing, and proper slopes to protect structures from moisture.", "outcomes": ["Choose suitable membranes", "Install corners and seams", "Create correct slopes", "Perform flood tests"] }, { "id": "kit-210", "title": "Kitchen Backsplashes: Clean Cuts and Outlets", "category": "Kitchen", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 6, "price": 69, "tags": ["backsplash", "cuts", "outlets", "mosaic"], "image": "./images/course-backsplash.jpg", "description": "Lay tidy backsplashes, handle outlet cuts safely, and align mosaics for polished kitchen finishes.", "outcomes": ["Set a level reference line", "Cut around outlets", "Align mosaics", "Grout without haze"] }, { "id": "out-305", "title": "Outdoor Patios: Substrates and Expansion Joints", "category": "Outdoor", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 12, "price": 149, "tags": ["outdoor", "substrate", "expansion", "freeze-thaw"], "image": "./images/course-outdoor.jpg", "description": "Account for weather, load, and movement. Build durable exterior installations with correct joints and drainage.", "outcomes": ["Evaluate exterior substrates", "Place movement joints", "Choose frost-resistant tiles", "Plan drainage"] }, { "id": "lay-220", "title": "Layouts That Stay True: Grids, Offsets, and Diagonals", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 7, "price": 89, "tags": ["layout", "grid", "offset", "diagonal"], "image": "./images/course-layouts.jpg", "description": "Practice chalk lines, grid math, and pleasing offsets. Keep patterns consistent across irregular rooms.", "outcomes": ["Snap accurate grid lines", "Calculate offsets", "Carry patterns through rooms", "Avoid slivers"] }, { "id": "adh-130", "title": "Adhesives and Trowels: Coverage You Can Trust", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 5, "price": 59, "tags": ["adhesive", "thinset", "trowel", "coverage"], "image": "./images/course-adhesive.jpg", "description": "Understand thinset choices, reading datasheets, and trowel selection to achieve proper coverage.", "outcomes": ["Read adhesive specs", "Select trowel sizes", "Back-butter effectively", "Verify coverage"] }, { "id": "grt-180", "title": "Grouting Without Haze", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 4, "price": 49, "tags": ["grout", "cleanup", "sealer"], "image": "./images/course-grout.jpg", "description": "Mix, apply, and clean grout for consistent joints. Learn to prevent haze and when to seal.", "outcomes": ["Mix grout to right consistency", "Apply evenly", "Clean without over-wetting", "Plan sealing"] }, { "id": "msc-260", "title": "Mosaic Mastery: Tiny Tiles, Big Impact", "category": "Kitchen", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 8, "price": 109, "tags": ["mosaic", "alignment", "mesh", "cutting"], "image": "./images/course-mosaic.jpg", "description": "Handle mesh-backed and loose mosaics with care, avoiding wavy lines and gaps.", "outcomes": ["Stabilize sheets", "Prevent sheet drift", "Cut mosaics cleanly", "Grout tight joints"] }, { "id": "str-340", "title": "Stairs and Edges: Trims and Profiles", "category": "Advanced", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 9, "price": 129, "tags": ["profiles", "trim", "stairs", "edges"], "image": "./images/course-trims.jpg", "description": "Choose and set metal profiles for stairs, steps, and exposed edges that feel safe and look refined.", "outcomes": ["Select suitable trims", "Cut profiles cleanly", "Align corners", "Finish edges safely"] }, { "id": "sub-170", "title": "Subfloors: Flatness and Deflection", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 6, "price": 79, "tags": ["subfloor", "deflection", "leveling"], "image": "./images/course-subfloor.jpg", "description": "Measure flatness and deflection. Use underlayments and self-levelers to meet tile tolerances.", "outcomes": ["Check deflection", "Prime and pour leveler", "Install underlayment", "Verify tolerances"] }, { "id": "cut-150", "title": "Cutting Tiles Safely and Cleanly", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 5, "price": 59, "tags": ["cutting", "wet saw", "score and snap"], "image": "./images/course-cutting.jpg", "description": "Practice hand tools and wet saw techniques with safety at the forefront.", "outcomes": ["Use score-and-snap cutters", "Operate a wet saw safely", "Reduce chipping", "Plan cut sequences"] }, { "id": "btb-200", "title": "Back-Butter Like a Pro", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 3, "price": 45, "tags": ["back-buttering", "coverage", "bond"], "image": "./images/course-backbutter.jpg", "description": "When and how to back-butter tiles to ensure reliable bonds and even planes.", "outcomes": ["Identify when needed", "Apply consistent film", "Check for squeeze-out", "Maintain plane"] }, { "id": "bus-310", "title": "Small Tiling Business Basics", "category": "Business", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 7, "price": 99, "tags": ["estimates", "invoicing", "client care"], "image": "./images/course-business.jpg", "description": "From estimates to client care—set clear expectations and keep projects kind and organized.", "outcomes": ["Write clear estimates", "Schedule fairly", "Handle scope changes", "Close projects gracefully"] }, { "id": "adv-390", "title": "Large Format Tile: Handling and Lippage Control", "category": "Advanced", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 11, "price": 139, "tags": ["large format", "lippage", "suction cups"], "image": "./images/course-largeformat.jpg", "description": "Lift, place, and tune large tiles safely. Use leveling systems to reduce lippage.", "outcomes": ["Use handling gear", "Plan seams", "Control lippage", "Work in teams"] }, { "id": "ren-230", "title": "Tile Repair and Replacement", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 5, "price": 69, "tags": ["repair", "demo", "patch"], "image": "./images/course-repair.jpg", "description": "Safely remove damaged tiles and patch areas without harming surrounding work.", "outcomes": ["Isolate damaged tiles", "Remove grout safely", "Set and align replacements", "Blend grout color"] }, { "id": "shp-265", "title": "Shower Pans: Traditional and Modern Systems", "category": "Bathroom", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 10, "price": 129, "tags": ["shower pan", "liner", "pre-slope", "bonded"], "image": "./images/course-showerpan.jpg", "description": "Compare mud beds, liners, and bonded systems. Build pans with proper slopes and drains.", "outcomes": ["Choose a system", "Form preslopes", "Install drains", "Water test pans"] }, { "id": "hea-175", "title": "Heated Floors: Planning and Tiling", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 7, "price": 119, "tags": ["heated floors", "mats", "thermostat"], "image": "./images/course-heated.jpg", "description": "Plan electric heating mats with safe coverage and embed them smoothly for even warmth.", "outcomes": ["Lay mats safely", "Test circuits", "Embed evenly", "Protect sensors"] }, { "id": "nat-280", "title": "Natural Stone Care and Setting", "category": "Advanced", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 9, "price": 129, "tags": ["stone", "sealing", "weight"], "image": "./images/course-stone.jpg", "description": "Handle stone’s unique needs—weight, sealing, and cutting techniques for clean edges.", "outcomes": ["Assess structure", "Select blades", "Pre-seal when needed", "Mitigate staining"] }, { "id": "lvl-190", "title": "Self-Leveling Underlayments", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Intermediate", "durationHours": 6, "price": 79, "tags": ["leveling", "primer", "pouring"], "image": "./images/course-leveler.jpg", "description": "Prime, dam, and pour levelers for flat, ready-to-tile surfaces that ease the install.", "outcomes": ["Prep and prime", "Calculate volume", "Place and spread", "Cure properly"] }, { "id": "acc-120", "title": "Accessories: Spacers, Wedges, and Leveling Systems", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 3, "price": 39, "tags": ["spacers", "wedges", "clips"], "image": "./images/course-accessories.jpg", "description": "Choose and use accessories that keep joints consistent and reduce lippage.", "outcomes": ["Pick spacer sizes", "Use wedges and clips", "Avoid over-tightening", "Remove systems safely"] }, { "id": "seal-160", "title": "Sealers and Maintenance", "category": "Fundamentals", "level": "Beginner", "durationHours": 4, "price": 49, "tags": ["sealer", "maintenance", "care"], "image": "./images/course-sealer.jpg", "description": "Select sealers, schedule maintenance, and keep surfaces dignified with safe cleaners.", "outcomes": ["Choose sealers", "Apply evenly", "Set maintenance plans", "Avoid harsh chemicals"] }, { "id": "bus-330", "title": "Estimating and Bidding for Tiling Projects", "category": "Business", "level": "Advanced", "durationHours": 8, "price": 129, "tags": ["estimating", "bids", "pricing"], "image": "./images/course-bidding.jpg", "description": "Build fair bids, factor complexity, and communicate scope clearly to earn client trust.", "outcomes": ["Measure scope", "Account for risks", "Write clear bids", "Negotiate respectfully"] } ]