Continuing Education Course Designations
Certified Green Professional (CGP)
Earning your CGP designation demonstrates to your clients and peers your commitment to the best and latest in green building practices and techniques and that you hold yourself and your work to the highest standards of professional ethics. As a CGP you will gain understanding of sustainable building techniques, knowledge of methods to achieve higher energy efficiency, marketing and sales tools specifically tailored to green building, and the business practices that foster success. You will be able to demonstrate to consumers the enhanced environmental impact, increased performance and health benefits of green homes to potential buyers.
Designation Requirements: *
Successfully complete the two day Green Building for Building Professionals AND the one day Business Management for Building Professionals OR Basics of Building OR hold an active NAHB professional designation.* Have a minimum of two years of building industry experience * Submit a signed CGP Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application.
Master Certified Green Professional (Master CGP)
Exclusively for experienced builders and remodelers, the Master Certified Green Professional (Master CGP) designation comprises a more in-depth study of green building science and methods. The courses required for the designation cover topics like building science techniques, the high-performance home and marketing strategies for selling green. You’ll learn ways to decrease liabilities associated with green building and how to incorporate green building certification into your scheduling and project management. The Master CGP builds on the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation and expands into the mechanics of green building .
Designation Requirements: *
*Must be a builder or remodeler with five years of green building experience AND have built or remodeled AND certified at least three dwellings in a three-year period to a recognized local, state or national certified green residential program *Complete the four mandatory classes: Green Building for Building Professionals, Business Management for Building Professionals, Advanced Green Building: Building Science AND Advanced Green Building: Project Management. The designation will be available in winter 2010. * Submit a signed CGP Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application.
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
In a three-day program CAPS teaches the strategies and techniques for marketing, designing, and building aesthetically enriching, barrier-free living environments. CAPS, adds value to that knowledge by providing insights into how to market to and work the demographic group. You will learn the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to completing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. The NAHB Remodelers Council, in collaboration with the AARP, NAHB Research Center and NAHB Seniors Housing Council, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults. In plain English, aging-in-place means remaining in one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a “home” for a lifetime.
Designation Requirements:
Required classes: Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS 1), Design/ Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS 2) AND Business Management for Building Professionals. You will be exempt out of the Business Management for Building Professionals if you have a CGR,GMR,CGA, CGB,CGP,GMB,CGA,CR,CKD,CBD,CMKBD,AIA,ASID,GRI or CCIM. Individuals who have earned a Masters of Business Administration for an accredited University within 10 years of submitting their CAPS graduation application are also exempt. * Submit a signed CGP Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application.
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
The CGR designation is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation. The CGR identifies those individuals who exemplify professionalism in the remodeling industry. As a CGR you become a member of an exclusive national program, gain recognition as an industry leader and call attention to yourself in a crowded marketplace.
Designation Requirements: *
A minimum of five years experience in the remodeling business ** Completion of the Professional Remodelers Experience Profile (PREP), * Completion of the courses required by the results of the PREP * Submit a signed CGP Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application. **Results of the PREP determine the amount of coursework (0-2) in each of the five core areas the candidate is required to complete to obtain the CGR designation. * Submit a signed CGR Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application.
Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR)
The GMR designation allows CGR designation holders to attain further recognition for their commitment to educational excellence and longevity in the remodeling industry. This program is designed to be the master level of the current CGR designation. It allows you the opportunity to take your CGR designation to the next level.
Designation Requirements: *
Possess an active CGR designation for nine years or possess and active CR (Certified Remodeler) designation from NARI for 10 years or an active CR (Certified Restorer) designation from RIA for 10 years * Possess 15 years of remodeling experience * Complete five required NAHB courses, Negotiating Skills, Financial Management, Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals, Profitable Business through Quality Practices, Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities and Green Building for Building Professionals * Submit a signed GMR Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application.
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
CGB is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional building operation. As a Certified Graduate Builder, you will focus on effective management in the office and on the job site, covering a range of subjects including codes and standards, skills in material selection and application techniques, and analysis of all stages of new home construction. Instruction also includes scheduling and estimating skills, job cost procedures, accounting principles and basic contract law. The designations require that graduates meet prescribed standards of practice and experience, complete a comprehensive education curriculum and pledge to uphold the program’s code of ethics.
Designation Requirements: *
Two years of building experience by graduation *** Completion of the Builder Assessment Review (BAR) * Be a “Builder” according to the following criteria: primary executive/owner of a company, superintendent or lead carpenter, or construction executive personnel/employee that has built a minimum of 1 dwelling in the past 24 months. ***Candidates are required to take the BAR assessment to determine what courses they must complete to earn the CGB designation. The results of the BAR list the number of courses required (0-2) from the five key areas of the designation curriculum * Submit a signed CGB Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application.
Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
The ultimate symbol of the building professional, the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) takes your education to the next level, honing your skills in the areas of business management, development and finance. This elite program builds on your experience and helps you push your business to the next level, as well as signifying your comment to excellence to your clients.
Designation Requirements: *
Posses an active CGB or CGR designation and possess five (5) years of building experience OR Complete three (3) CGB or CGR approved courses not previously used for your CGB or CGR designation and possess 10 years building experience. * Be a “Builder” according to the following criteria: primary executive/owner of a company, superintendent or lead carpenter, or construction executive personnel/employee that has built a minimum of 1 dwelling in the past 24 months * Complete five (5) courses from the list of approved GMB courses : Diversification: Capitalizing on New Business Opportunities, Financial Management, Land Acquisition and Development Finance, Negotiating Skills, Profitable Business through Quality Practices and Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals ***Note Candidates may substitute 2 CGB approved courses for any 1 GMB approved course to provided those courses were not used to obtain their original CGB or CGR designation * Submit a signed CGP Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application.
Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
The CGA is a professional designation offered by the National Association of Home Builders for its members who support the building industry through product manufacturing and the supply and distribution of products and services. The classes cover a variety of home building industry subjects. Whether you have years of experience working in the building industry or you’re new to your job, the CGA program provides you the opportunity to learn the home building business from the best resources possible – builders and remodelers themselves.
Designation Requirements: *
Have 2 years of building experience *Complete 2 required classes, Basics of Building and Business Management for Building Professionals * Complete 2 NAHB approved elective courses * Submit a signed CGA Code of Ethics * Complete and return the graduation application.
Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
Learn and practice the natural and logical process of selling new homes using a proven method - greeting, qualifying, demonstrating, handling objections and closing. Discover how to motivate buyers by understanding the psychology behind their needs and desires. You’ll study market research that provides insight into your customers’ buying process and learn how to use this information to close sales. You’ll also learn how to translate the details of home construction into benefits that encourage prospects to buy.
Designation Requirements: *
Successfully complete the 3-day Certified New Home Sales Professional course * Pass the accompanying CSP test .
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP)
As a Master CSP designee, you’ll increase your marketability in the home building industry. Get more-in- depth sales training and education with the Master CSP designation. Building upon the foundation you received in the CSP course, you’ll learn additional tools and techniques to become a master sales professional. Keeping your buyers happy during and after the sale and learn proven techniques to produce qualified referrals. You’ll also learn how to apply fair housing laws to real life situations, discover new ways to use financing as a sales tool and understand the important differences between selling new homes versus resale homes.
Designation Requirements: *
Successfully complete the three required courses: Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP), Housing Construction as a Selling Tool and Essential Closing Strategies * Complete two elective courses or one elective designation* Have a least three years of new home sales and marketing experience * Submit a completed application, supporting documents and application fee.
Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS)
What builder, contractor, or remodeler hasn’t wished for personnel with the requisite skills to be savvy , on the spot field superintendents? The Home Builders Institute (HBI) the workforce development arm of NAHB – has taken this challenge to task in developing the RCS designation series. The series is geared toward promising field superintendents, administrative personnel, associate members, trade foremen, builder members and anyone else wishing to excel in this position. The Designation’s eight courses cover issues and subjects identified by NAHB members as critical to a field supervisory job.
Designation Requirements:
Successfully complete the following courses: General Project Management, Planning and Scheduling, Budget Management and Cost Control, Customer Service and Homeowner Relations, Safety and Security, Codes and Quality Control, Hiring, Training and Supervision and Office and Trade Contractor Relations. This series is available as a self study program through BIAW.