Educational Offerings
NAHB offers dozens of educational courses especially tailored for your needs as a building professional.
These programs focus on practical training for newcomers and veterans alike, with lots of ideas and strategies
you can use everyday to improve your business and advance your career.
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Estimating for Builders and Remodelers
Registration Fee: NAHB Member $200 Non-member $275
Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful management tool. This course for remodelers and small to mid volume builders addresses one of the most challenging topics in building today - estimating. After this course you will have an appreciation of the importance of estimating, knowledge of how to create an estimating systems and the ability to implement an estimating system.
Business Management for Building Professionals
Registration Fee: NAHB Member $200 Non-member $275
Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses; planning, organizing staff/directing and controlling. By using case studies and sample forms, your instructors give you practical and applicable tools for management success.
CAPS l Marketing & Communications Strategies for aging & Accessibility
Registration Fee: NAHB Member $200 Non-member$275
Americans are living longer and more active lives. And with their changing lifestyles, maturing Americans are also looking to revitalize their home environments. Identifying these opportunities and developing the skills to interact with 50+ customers can help you grow your business dramatically. Learn best practices in communicating and interacting with this exciting and evolving population, and take advantage of one of the fastest growing market segments in remodeling and related industries.
CAPS ll Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility
Registration Fee: NAHB Member $200 Non-member $275
The maturing of the Baby Boomer population of the United States is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their homes to fit their new lifestyles and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing and assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive, and comfortable home for life.
Is it time to change the way you see your career? How about the way your clients see you? Update your view with NAHB Education. We deliver resources that open up a world of new perspectives. See yourself creating success with your colleagues around the country—and elevating the housing industry to new heights. How’s the view from the top? Find out with NAHB Education.
Courses
Online or in-person courses cover specific topics to sharpen your skills and advance your industry knowledge.
Designations
Take your business and career to the next level and differentiate yourself with a professional designation.
Webinars
Get a jam-packed hour of expert discussion on industry issues, trends and best practices. Quick, insightful information from these Webinar Wednesdays series: Economics & Research, Design & Tech., Policy & Finance and Sales & Marketing. Great CE for NAHB designations!
