Education

Education is a core value of the Home Builders Association, so be sure to take advantage of the many education opportunities. Make yourself stand out from the competition, learn more, earn more!

From brown-bag lunches to designation programs and advanced green building education, the HBAGGR is dedicated to offering a “100% guarantee” educational program. Each course we schedule, we run!

Winter 2012 Education Flyer

Education News:

Online Education & Professional Development: Webinars

The HBAGGR offers a variety of oline education and professional development from our state (MAHB) and national (NAHB) associations, Builder Radio, and InfoPlus Accounting. Scroll down to click to different online options.

InfoPlus Accounting Webinars

CAMP-Construction Accounting & Management Program

Builder Radio Webinars

NAHB WEBINARS

Basics of Building Online - Online

The online Basics of Building course builds your housing industry expertise by learning about the residential construction process from the ground up! Those in home building and construction-related fields, like vendors, suppliers, brokers, retailers, builder/remodeler company staff, REALTORs and others will learn what it takes to build or remodel a home.

Customer Service - Online

TheCustomer Service online course offers the same content as the in-person course. You’ll learn how to make your business grow by keeping your clients happy during and after the sale. This course teaches you how to manage every phase of customer interaction from the initial contact through construction and beyond. The online course gives you the ability to view it in sections at your convenience.

Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget - Online

The online Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget provides planning tools that work in anyone’s budget. Participants will learn how to analyze target markets, identify competitive advantages, create accurate pro formas and monitor outcomes. Don’t neglect this vital component of your business.

NAHB WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS

Overview

Get up-to-the-minute education on industry issues, trends and best practices. No matter where you find yourself on Wednesdays, participation is easy. Even if you can't participate in the live event, you can participate through the on-demand version. Mark your calendars and register to learn more on these topics:

Training & Continuing Competency:

Online Continuing Competency available - 1 hour of safety, legal and code training for builders in Michigan! Click here for more details!
Need lead safe training? MAHB has teamed up with Northern Environmental Consultants to offer online training to complete your certification at a discounted price. Click here and enter the code MHBARG to receive a $45 discount on the training session.

Earn a Professional Designation

Use this interactive guide to plan the courses, designations and conferences that will help you in achieving your professional goals for the year.

A 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 designation now so you'll be ahead of the competition in the future.

First Step: Take the Placement Test
Some designations require a placement test. For Builders it is BAR and for Remodellers it is PREP. The testing centers are the same companies used by airlines, so don't be surprised if the nearest testing center is in a local airport, like Sparta or Jenison. The tests tell you which classes you need to take (we offer a lot of them locally by the way) and which ones you exempt out of (probably quite a few).

Click here for more information on the designations available through the National Association of Home Builders.

NEW DESIGNATION!! Master Certified Green Professional [click here for details and how to earn this designation]

Upcoming Designation Courses - Summer 2012

July 23: Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I)
July 24: Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS II)
July 25: Business Management for Building Professionals

For more information on the CAPS certification, click here!

Interested in more education? Click here for the full calendar of events and to register for upcoming courses or seminars.

Obtain a Michigan Residential Builders License - Online Course or In-Classroom

Pre-Licensing Requirements for Builder's License Applicants

60 hours of approved pre-licensing coursework is required prior to applying for a license. We offer this 60 hour training two different ways - online or in classroom.

Anyone who is interested in taking courses towards earning their Builder's License, must register for classes through an authorized provider. As part of the HBAGGR's Education Program, AAA Builders License Education - www.able.us.com - is our authorized provider for the in-classroom training. New in 2011, HBAGGR now has an authorized provider for the 60 hour course online! Alpena Community College and the HBAGGR has partnered up to offer this convenient option.

Click here for more details on the in-classroom course! [download enrollment form]

Click here for more details on the online course! [download enrollment form]

Classes begin again SOON, so be sure to register now by calling (616)281-2021. For general questions or more information, please feel free to contact the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids at homes@hbaggr.com.