Welcome,
Thank you for visiting American Trade Secrets, where we offer innovative educational programs designed to open new career opportunities in the building industry. Established in 2018, as a custom curriculum for building contractors, ATS focuses on study, learning, application, and growth. Our structured classes are organized into modules that align with various phases of the building process.
"Completing our curriculum grants graduates credits towards maintaining their Oregon CCB and LCB contractors license continuing education requirements. ATS employs industry best practices, offering a diversified learning experience through videography training, electronic assessments, hands-on workshops, and classroom-based business courses. As you progress, you’ll gain new skills with the support of our guidance and mentorship."
- Dain Dejong-Stothoff
American Trade Secrets proudly partners with DynaScape by EverPro to deliver top-tier landscape design education while supporting scholarships for future contractors!
Our current Hardscaping and Business Administration courses feature DynaScape software, and we’re excited to now offer an exclusive Landscape Design class that goes into full design detail using DynaScape’s advanced tools.
ATS students also receive discounted access to DynaScape services and subscriptions, helping them gain hands-on experience and supporting our mission to empower the next generation of industry professionals.
Accredited CCB and LCB CEH Course Products
Our Continuing Education Hours (CEH) courses are fully accredited by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and Landscape Contractors Board (LCB), designed specifically for licensed contractors in Oregon. These courses help you stay compliant, sharpen your skills, and advance your professional expertise with up-to-date industry knowledge and practical training.
American Trade Secrets proudly partners with Hearth to provide industry-leading financing and estimating solutions that support contractor success and business growth!
ATS students gain exclusive access to Hearth’s tools and special discounts, empowering them to offer flexible financing options to clients—helping close more jobs and grow their business with confidence.
Our current Business Administration and Hardscaping courses feature Hearth’s powerful software, teaching you how to streamline estimates, offer project financing, automate invoicing, and get paid faster.