Why build shipping container houses?
Online course · 11 modules · self-paced
Turn a steel box into a space you can actually live in
From sourcing your first container to adding doors and windows, cladding and insulation. Everything you need to know to transform a single container into a livable space.
11Modules
12Video lessons
1,200+Builders
What you'll learn
Everything from empty box to livable space
01
Why build with shipping containers?
02
Plan layout, cutouts, and reinforcements for your shipping container.
03
Handle insulation, moisture, and ventilation the right way.
04
Run electrical and plumbing safely into your shipping container.
05
Anti-rust and sealing for your shipping container house.
06
Finish interiors to a livable, sellable standard.
Curriculum · 11 modules
The build, step by step
01Introduction to Shipping Containers2 lessons
02Landing Your Container & Foundation1 lesson
03Cutting & Framing the Cut-out Sections1 lesson
04Anti-rust & Metal Sealing1 lesson
05Roofing1 lesson
06Internal Framing1 lesson
07Electrical & Plumbing1 lesson
08Insulation1 lesson
09Boarding1 lesson
10Exterior Cladding1 lesson
11Finishing1 lesson
Sample lessons · free preview
Watch before you enroll
Making your first wall cut
Framing a window opening
Student stories
Builders who finished the course
I went from renting a workshop to sleeping in a two-container home I built myself. The module on joins alone paid for the course ten times over.
Ada Okonkwo
Enugu · 2-container build
I run my whole business out of a studio I built from two containers. The cut-out and cladding steps saved me years of paying rent on a space.
Tunde Balogun
Lagos · off-grid studio
Enroll · one-time payment
Start free, or go all in
Free e-book
₦0
The Container Starter Guide
- 70-page beginner's guide
- Real case studies
- Container sourcing tips
- Design and architecture
- Tips on securing permits
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Full course
₦30,000
Lifetime access · one payment
- All 11 modules & 12 video lessons
- Downloadable plans & BOQs
- Downloadable tool checklist
- Trade & work scope
- Private builder community
- How-to PDF walkthroughs
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do I need construction experience?
No. The course starts from first principles and assumes zero prior building experience, though basic tool comfort helps.
What tools will I need?
A full tools-and-materials checklist ships with Module 01, from angle grinders to insulation supplies.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime. One payment unlocks every current module plus all future updates at no extra cost.
Do you cover permits in Nigeria?
No, this course only teaches how to convert containers to livable spaces.
Is there a certificate?
Yes. Finish all 11 modules and you receive a shareable certificate of completion.
Ready to start building?
Join 1,200+ builders turning steel boxes into homes. Start with the free guide or enroll in the full course today.
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