Learn how to become a professional carpenter in this free online woodworking course that covers the basics of the craft.

Carpentry is one of the oldest skilled crafts in the world and involves shaping, fitting and assembling pieces of wood to make objects for use in fields like construction and home improvement. It involves woodworking used in the construction of furniture, bridges, concrete formworks, ships and other objects. These woodworking classes provide the skills necessary to work as a professional carpenter. We lay out the various carpenter trades and their distinctive specialties. We teach you about the various types of wood and the kinds of lumber that suit each carpentry project.

The course also explains how to keep yourself safe while working with wood by laying out the health and safety issues related to the trade. We examine essential carpentry tools, including hand tools, power tools, measurement instruments and safety equipment. We also show you how to handle and care for your tools to guarantee longlasting, safe and efficient use. The course compares interior and exterior building construction and covers wall framing, roof framing and siding.

Carpentry is an ancient and important trade that drives construction around the globe. The demand for woodworking skills means that anyone can benefit from this course, whether they intend to become a professional carpenter or simply want to complete their own home improvement projects. Carpentry also allows entry into specializations like interior decorating, furniture making, formwork or roofing. Sign up for these woodworking classes to learn how to become a skilled carpenter.