HBA Education Course Catalog

Education, Designations & Scholarships

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The Home Builders Association of Greater Springfield is now offering classes locally to help you obtain your NAHB Professional Designation. These designations will help you to advance your career, improve your skills, and give you a distinctive mark to help you stand out in the Building Industry.

What is a Professional Designation?

An NAHB Designation says a lot about you. Professional designations offer excellent opportunities to improve your skills, advance your career, and be recognized for your commitment to professional growth. NAHB has the most targeted curriculum, accomplished teachers and widely respected education opportunities in the business. Start getting a professional designation now so you’ll be ahead of the competition in the future.

NAHB Professional Designations: Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) Graduate Master Builder (GMB) Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) Certified Green Professional (CGP) Master Certified Green Professional (Master CGP) Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP) Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (Master CSP) Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Master In Residential Marketing (MIRM) Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS) Learn more: www.SpringfieldHBA.com/category/education/designations/ 2

How do I achieve a Designation from NAHB? Each designation includes a list of course requirements. In some cases, an exam (see BAR and PREP below) or peer-reviewed case study must also be completed. Upon completion of all required coursework, students may apply for and receive their professional designation from the NAHB University of Housing.

Builder Assessment Review (BAR) The Builder Assessment Review BAR is your first step towards obtaining the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation. This comprehensive course assessment measure your expertise in five key areas of the building industry: • Building Technology • Business and Finance • Project Management • Sales and Marketing and Safety Your results will show you the areas where your knowledge is strongest, where it is weakest, and will determine the courses required for you to obtain your CGB.

Designations: CGB Date: Time: Location:

May 13, 2011 and April 13, 2012 8:30 am – 12:00 pm HBA of Greater Springfield Board Room

Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) The PREP is the first step towards obtaining the Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation. The 150 question assessment measures a candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management: • Marketing and Advertising • Business Management • Estimating • Contracts, Liability and Risk Management • Project Management

Designations: CGR Date: Time: Location:

May 13, 2011 and April 13, 2012 8:30 am – 12:00 pm HBA of Greater Springfield Board Room 3

What Designations can I pursue through the HBA of Greater Springfield?

The HBA can assist members in pursuing any NAHB University of Housing Professional Designation. Locally, the HBA is hosting full curriculum to complete the following designations:

C AP S (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) Required Courses (3):

• Design/Build Solution for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I) • Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) • Business Management for Building Professionals

C GA (Certified Graduate Associate) Requirements:

• Have 2 years of building industry experience

Required Courses (2):

• Basics of Building* • Business Management for Building Professionals*

Elective Courses (2):

• Building Codes & Standards • Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes • Building Technology: Structures and Exterior Finishes • Business Accounting & Job Cost • Certified New Home Sales Professionals (2 course credits) • Construction Contracts and Law* • Customer Service* • Design/Build • Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)* • Estimating for Builders and Remodelers* • Financial Management • Green Building for Building Professionals* • Land Development, Site Planning and Zoning • Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)* • Negotiating Skills • Profitable Business Through Quality Practices • Project Management* 4

• Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry* • Sales & Marketing • Sales & Marketing for Remodelers • Scheduling*

C GB (Certified Graduate Builder) Requirements:

2 years of building experience by graduation Builder Assessment Review (BAR) Exam (used to determine the number of courses/credit hours needed to complete the designation) Be a “Builder” according to the following criteria: primary executive/owner of a company, superintendent or lead carpenter, or construction executive personnel/employee (executive or management position) that has built a minimum of 1 dwelling in the last 24 months.

Based on your BAR results the following classes may be required:

Building Technology:

• Building Codes & Standards • Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes • Building Technology: Structures and Exterior Finishes • Green Building for Building Professional*

Business Finance:

• Business Accounting and Job Cost • Business Management for Building Professionals* • Construction Contracts and Law* • Estimating for Builders and Remodelers*

Project Management:

• Design/Build • Project Management* • Scheduling*

Sales & Marketing:

• Customer Service* • Land Development, Site Planning and Zoning • Sales & Marketing • Certified New Home Sales Professional

Safety:

• Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry* 5

C GR (Certified Graduate Remodeler) Requirements:

Minimum 5 years experience in remodeling business Professional Remodelers Experience Profile (PREP) Exam (used to determine the number of courses/credit hours needed to complete the designation) Based on your PREP results the following classes may be required:

Marketing & Advertising:

• Customer Service* • Design/Build • Sales & Marketing for Remodelers

Business Management:

• Business Accounting & Job Cost • Business Management for Building Professionals*

Estimating:

• Estimating for Builders & Remodelers*

Contracts, Liability & Risk Management:

• Construction Contracts & Law* • Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals

Project Management:

• Project Management* • Scheduling*

C GP (Certified Green Professional) Course Requirements (2):

• Green Building for Building Professionals* • Business Management for Building Professionals* OR • Basics of Building* OR • Hold an NAHB designation

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How Do I Receive A Scholarship?

The HBA Charitable Foundation is offering scholarships equal to 50% of tuition cost exclusively for HBA of Greater Springfield members. These scholarships are offered to the first 20 members to register for each locallyhosted professional designation class in 2011 and 2012.

The HBACF also offers scholarships for HBAGS members to take the BAR and PREP exams. Members may take the exams on May 13, 2011 for $45. On April 13, 2012, the exams are offered to these members for $145. After 2012, there will be no scholarships available for the BAR and PREP exams.

HBAGS Education Schedule • Business Management for Building Professionals

March 15, 2011 & February 16, 2012 • 8 am – 5 pm Location to be determined Instructor: Kevin Enyeart Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, Master CGP, Master CSP Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM AIA approved continuing education

• Green Building for Building Professionals March 16-17, 2011 • 8 am – 5 pm OTC Center for Workforce Development Instructor: Kevin Enyeart Continuing Education Hours: 12.0 Designations: CGA, CGB, CGP, GMR, Master CGP, CGA, CGB, CGP, GMR, Master CGP Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM AIA approved Continuing Education

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HBAGS Education Schedule

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• Basics of Building

May 5, 2011 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: Jim Carr Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CGA, CGP, Master CSP Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

• Project Management

May 6, 2011 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: Jim Carr Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CGA,CGB,CGR Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM AIA approved continuing education

• Construction Contracts & Law

September 22, 2011 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: Tom Stephani Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CGA,CGB,CGR Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

• Customer Service

September 23, 2011 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: Tom Stephani Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CGA, CGB, CGR, Master CSP Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM 8

HBAGS Education Schedule

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• Scheduling

November 3, 2011 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: Jim Carr Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CGA, CGB, CGR Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

• Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards of the Building Industry November 4, 2011 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: Jim Carr Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CGA,CGB Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

• Estimating for Builders and Remodelers

February 17, 2012 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: TBD Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CGA,CGB,CGR

Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM AIA approved Continuing Education

• Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility May 17, 2012 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: TBD Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CAPS,CGA,Master CSP Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM 9

HBAGS Education Schedule

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• Design/Build for Aging and Accessibility May 18, 2012 • 8 am – 5 pm HBA Board Room Instructor: TBD Continuing Education Hours: 6.0 Designations: CAPS,CGA,Master CSP Continuing Education Credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

• EPA RRP Lead Safety Course

Courses scheduled throughout the year.

8 am – 5 pm Instructor: Travis Goodhue Location to be determined *NOTE – Larger classes will be moved to a larger facility.

More Information?

There are many courses offered by the NAHB University of Housing not on the Education Schedule for the HBA. If you are interested in one of these other courses, contact Amanda to get the location and date, and to get set up for that class. If you have any questions or would like more information about our education program, please contact Amanda by email at amanda@springfieldhba.com or by phone at (417)881-3711.

Scholarships will not last, so sign up now! Registrations are also accepted online at www.springfieldhba.com/classes.

Go to SpringfieldHBA.com/FIND-A-PRO and look for professional designation abbreviations next to the member’s contact name.

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Webinar Wednesdays Schedule Webinar Wednesdays are designed to keep HBA builders, remodelers, and residential construction associates educated and up to date on the latest trends and newest developments with the most current information available in the residential construction industry. The webinars are conducted by the National Association of Home Builders.

The HBA of Greater Springfield will host the webinars at the HBA board room (at no charge to local members who are designation holders).

For more information go to SpringfieldHBA.com and search “Webinar.”

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