Course Overviews

NAHB offers dozens of educational courses and seminars 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 every day to improve your business and advance your career.

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2010 Designations Guide This is a complete guide to obtaining and maintaining a professional designation from NAHB. It contains a list of courses and which courses count towards which designations. 2/17/2010	PDF
Scheduling Missing a deadline can seriously damage your bottom line. Keep your projects running smoothly by learning how to set workable schedules and getting comfortable with time management tools. Learn the benefits of scheduling and integrating scheduling with other management activities. Discover the most … 2/1/2010	Course Overview
Understanding Housing Markets and Consumers (IRM I) Learn how to find the information that's critical to your business. You'll gain knowledge of the demographic, economic, and psychographic factors that affect housing supply and demand. You'll also learn to employ a model that projects opportunities for specific local markets. As a graduate … 12/16/2009	Course Overview
Financial Management Improve productivity and increase profits by applying essential financial management techniques used in successful businesses. This course for building professionals discusses financial tools you can apply immediately to achieve financial success. Learn how to work with annual operating plans and … 5/13/2009	Course Overview
Building Safety Programs Increase safety and minimize the risk of injury on your jobsites. Learn how to develop and implement a home builder safety program. The course will utilize “real world” case studies of how an effective program will both reduce jobsite injuries and save money. As a graduate of … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Building Technology: Structures and Exterior Finishes Select materials with confidence and build your homes to last. This course covers information on systems during the three stages of new construction: foundation, framing, and exterior finishing. You will learn about selection criteria, properties of materials, application techniques and the … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes This course covers terms and elements used in mechanical systems and interior finishes, factors that influence the selection, installation and performance of mechanical systems (plumbing, HVAC, and electrical), wall and floor installation techniques and interior finishes. As a graduate of this … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Business Accounting and Job Costs A good foundation in the basics of finance is vital for sustaining growth and profitability in your business. This course provides an explanation of basic accounting terms, job cost analysis, financial reporting and other controls needed to manage a small business. A good foundation in the … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Construction Contracts and Law Protect your business against legal problems with well-written contracts. Many construction or remodeling companies are too small to hire full-time legal staff so it's important to understand basic contract law. This course provides a step-by-step explanation of how contracts sustain positive … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) Designation Credit: CAPS Continuing Education Credit: ASID, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMBFormerly Home Modifications. The rapid growth of the older adult population of the United States is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Green Building for Building Professionals (2-day Course) Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This 2-day course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. You will learn how green homes provide buyers lower … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Land Acquisition and Development Finance Learn how the land acquisition process works from market analysis through property acquisition. This course will show you how developers assess markets, acquire land, and devise site plans that are most likely to attract financing on optimal terms. As a graduate of this course, you will be able … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Lifestyle Merchandising, Advertising and Promotion Strategies (IRM III) A merchandised model is more than a sales tool: it’s a showcase for the lifestyle a buyer can expect to enjoy in a new home. This course offers you an array of advertising, public relations and marketing ideas, including the design of models and sales centers that appeal to a target market, … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Marketing Strategies, Plans, and Budgets (IRM II) Do you want to find and take advantage of market opportunities for your company? Designed for mid- to large-volume builders, this course will show you how to maximize results from every dollar you spend on marketing. With optimum product placement, pricing, and promotional tactics, you can plan … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Multicultural Sales Techniques and Strategies You can profit from the increasing number of today and tomorrow's multicultural new home buyers in the U.S. This course provides the entire building/remodeling sales and marketing team with an understanding of our culturally diverse home-buying market and practical tips for communicating … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Project Management Develop the skills you need for successful on or off-site production operations management. This hands-on course covers the three phases of a successful venture: planning, implementation and evaluation. Owners, project managers, superintendents, sales managers and anyone involved in the … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Selling to the Active Adult To improve your sales success with the active adult home buyer, it’s critical to have sales strategies specific to this complex customer. This course is designed to give you techniques to more effectively communicate with, qualify, handle objections from and close sales with your potential … 4/7/2009	Course Overview
Customer Service 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, the warranty period, and beyond. Keep your customers satisfied with planning, execution and … 4/6/2009	Course Overview
Estimating for Builders & Remodelers Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful business management tool. This course for remodelers and small-to-mid volume builders addresses one of the toughest topics in building today – estimating. Topics covered include insurance and profit, quantity takeoff for various … 4/6/2009	Course Overview
Increased Profits Through Effective Builder Broker Cooperation Learn how to profit from alliances with brokers. Builder and Realtor® relationships are often contentious, but they don’t have to be. This course shows builders how to forge solid relationships that are mutually beneficial. Topics include the differences and similarities between the two … 4/6/2009	Course Overview