Roof Truss Training

The Roof Truss Training Course at SCA is an industry-focused, self-paced program that teaches you everything you need to confidently design and implement roof trusses. This course combines terminology, blueprint reading, hands-on software experience, and real-world “on-the-job” lessons to give you practical skills you can use immediately.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to sharpen your skills, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to work with real designs in professional truss software. Plus, 10% of all course profits are donated to support facilities for children with special needs.

How Training Works

Each module follows a structured flow to help you learn efficiently and retain information:

Terminology

Learn essential industry terms and concepts.

Blueprints

Open the module blueprints and review annotated comments highlighting key areas to focus on when using the software.

OJT Videos

Watch on-the-job videos demonstrating practical application of concepts and additional industry insights.

Software Demo

Observe a completed demo of the blueprint in the software.

Software Launch

Open the software and follow along with the demo to practice completing the design yourself.

Truss Industry Fundamentals: 16 Modules

Every module builds on the one before, moving from simple gables to complex hips and specialty roofs.

Gable Roof with Right Bump-Out

Gable Roof with Center Bump-Out & Scissor Ceiling

Polynesian with Vault Ceiling

Polynesian with Full Scissors

Gable with Tall Walls, Mono & Lean-To

Half Polynesian with Scissors

Gable with Box Tray

Sloping Flat Roof

Stepdown Hips

Hip Roof with Raised Foyer

Gambrel

Dutch Hip

Hip Roof with Different Pitches

Attic

Hip Roof with Multiple Ceiling Changes

Practice Plans

  • Gable roof with offsets, vault and coffer options
  • Hip with odd trays and square tails (overhangs)
  • Sloping flats and sloped trusses
  • Several hips in one plan
  • A master plan with many options

What's Included 

  • 400+ industry definitions, with pictures and audio
  • Blueprints with tags linked to audio walkthroughs
  • A video of each house being built in Paragon, step by step, to learn the input flow and what each step does
  • 18 quiz questions after every module
  • Every learning style covered: visual, auditory, hands-on, and read/write
  • Plans that include scissors, bobbed scissors, tray ceilings, and vaults
  • Also covered: dual slope, tray ceilings, raised heels, mono slope, girders, match fascia, drop gables, and valleys

Who this course is for

This course is built for learners at every starting point:

High school students

looking for an affordable, fast start in truss design.

Career changers

seeking hands-on software training without returning to college.

Truss plant new hires

needing practical blueprint and software knowledge to hit the ground running.

What to expect after taking our course

By the end of the Roof Truss Training Course, you will be able to:

  • Read and interpret complex roof truss blueprints.

  • Apply terminology and design principles in professional software.

  • Complete a variety of roof truss designs from start to finish.

  • Gain confidence and skills to step into industry roles or advance in your current position.