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Using the Substantial Damage Estimator 3.0 Tool

IS-284.A

Course Overview

This course will enable learners to successfully use the Substantial Damage Estimator 3.0 tool. Successful use is defined as accurately populating the electronic forms within the tool; saving individual-structure and community-wide data; running all reports available in the tool; and importing and exporting data to other formats, such as Excel. Learners must download, install and use the SDE 3.0 Software to complete the course. Install, and use the SDE 3.0 software to complete the course. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.

Course Objectives:

Install and navigate the Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) Tool 3.0 user interface.2.Use the SDE Tool 3.0 to collect, store, manage, and review data from residential and non-residential substantial damage assessments.3.Generate SDE reports or export SDE data in formats appropriate for the situation.

Primary Audience

Whole Community

Course Date

9/16/2025

Prerequisites

None

CEUs:

0.3

Course Length:

3 hours

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