Career Guides

Your Roadmap to a Trades Career

Detailed guides for every stage of your journey — whether you're exploring your first trade, planning a career pivot, or scaling a business. Written by industry experts and HOW Academy graduates.

5 Trade Tracks Entry to Expert Salary Data Free Access
By Trade

Choose Your Trade

01

Waterproofing

India's highest-demand trade. 6 certification levels, Rs 15K to Rs 30L+ earning trajectory, 100% placement guarantee. The complete roadmap.

02

Painting

From residential to industrial coatings. Specialized certifications in decorative, protective, and anti-corrosion applications. Coming soon.

03

Plumbing

Modern plumbing goes far beyond pipes. IoT-enabled systems, green building compliance, and smart water management. Coming soon.

04

Electrical

Solar, EV charging, smart home systems — the electrical trade is evolving fast. Get ahead with certified specializations. Coming soon.

05

Multi-Trade

Why stop at one? Our multi-trade pathway lets you combine certifications for maximum versatility and earning potential.

By Stage

Guides for Every Career Stage

Step 1

Getting Started

New to trades? Start here. What to expect, what it costs, how long it takes, and what you'll earn.

Step 2

Leveling Up

Already working? Learn how HACP certification can increase your salary by 40-120% and open new doors.

Step 3

Going Independent

Ready to start your own business? The complete guide to launching a certified construction services firm.

Step 4

Leading Teams

From supervisor to corporate trainer. How to build and manage HACP-certified teams at scale.

Earning Potential

What Certified Professionals Earn

Level 1 — Foundation

Rs 25-35K/month. Entry-level certified applicator. 2-week training.

Level 2 — Professional

Rs 40-60K/month. Complex projects, specialized substrates. 4-week training.

Level 3 — Specialist

Rs 60-80K/month. Diagnostic skills, team leadership. 6-week training.

Level 4 — Consultant

Rs 1-1.5L/month. Site assessment, failure analysis, client advisory. 8-week training.

Level 5 — Entrepreneur

Rs 15-30L+/year. Business owner. Trade mastery + business skills. 12-week training.

Level 6 — Corporate Trainer

Custom pricing. Train-the-trainer certification for enterprise teams.

Find Your Path