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Chief Experts Total Immersion Summit For Chief Architect Users

The Total Immersion Summit by Chief Experts is the ultimate training opportunity for contractors, designers, and architects to discover how to truly take their Chief Architect skills to the highest levels possible. 

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Lighting for Kitchen and Bath Mastery with Chief Experts 

The Ultimate Course for Essential and Functional Lighting Design

Discover the best practices for determining what type of  lighting is best for an amazing residential kitchens and bathrooms.

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Creating a Plan "Quick Start" course for Chief Users, Plus Templates

Get the template and training to discover how to quickly navigate Chief and eliminate the frustration of a long learning curve.

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Mastering Chief Architect X13 & above, Plus Templates

Discover the Inner Workings of Chief Architect X12 and above as we dive deep into how the programs works

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Structures - CAD

Defining And Drawing The Structural Elements In Your Projects By Mastering Chief Architects CAD.  6-Sessions

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Structures - Types and Terms

Understanding and Defining the Structural Elements In Buildings. Discover How Buildings Are Put Together. 6-Sessions 

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Templates  Training for Chief Architect X12 -X14

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