Jen Watkins
Instructional Designer
As a seasoned instructional designer and technologist, I specialize in creating engaging and effective learning experiences. My unique background as a residential builder consultant allows me to bring practical, real-world expertise to my work, bridging the gap between technical complexity and accessible knowledge. I am The Knacks Director of Instructional Design and E-Learning for all courses.
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
Popular Courses by Jen
$1,250.00
Write Like Riley
Chapter-by-chapter analysis of best-seller Lock Every Door by Riley Sager to help you write your thriller.
$89.00
High-Performance Design and Building Science
Students will acquire the technical vocabulary and practical knowledge to design, detail, and execute durable, energy-efficient homes that pass rigorous third-party inspections and deliver superior long-term value for clients.
Michigan Builders License Education
Enhance your credibility, take on larger and more profitable projects, and get legal protection for your work by getting a Residential Builder’s License.
$89.00
Building Business Management, Estimating, and Job Costing
Students will leave the course with a complete, integrated system for estimating, tracking, and analyzing job costs, enabling them to make data-driven decisions that dramatically increase business profitability.
$89.00
Contracts, Liability, and Risk Management
Students will gain the confidence to negotiate contracts, understand their insurance needs, and apply specific risk-management strategies that secure their financial future by minimizing legal and operational threats.
$89.00
Profitable Marketing and Sales
Students will leave with a strategic marketing plan, a refined sales script, and the confidence to consistently convert high-quality leads into profitable construction contracts.
$89.00
Blueprint Reading for Construction Professionals
Students will gain the ability to fully visualize the final structure from two-dimensional plans, anticipate construction challenges, and use drawings as a definitive tool for quality control and communication on the job site.
$89.00
Strategic Project Management and Scheduling
Students will gain a systematic approach to residential project management, moving from reactive problem-solving to proactive, planned execution that consistently delivers projects on time and preserves profitability.
$89.00
Mastering the Current Michigan Residential Code
Students will gain the ability to confidently reference the current Michigan Residential Code, reducing inspection failure rates and demonstrating the highest level of compliance and professionalism on every job.
$89.00
Financial Management for Residential Builders
Students will learn to interpret core financial statements , apply construction-specific bookkeeping and job costing practices, navigate the construction loan and draw process, manage construction business cash flow and profitability, and identify the financial mismanagement behaviors that trigger LARA disciplinary action.
$89.00
MIOSHA Construction Safety Compliance
Students will be fully equipped to navigate the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, implement legally compliant safety protocols, drastically reduce site hazards, and foster a strong culture of safety that protects both people and profits.