Designations
Professional designations offer excellent opportunities to improve your skills, advance your career and be recognized for your commitment to professional growth.
Designations Overview
Continue to grow in your professional endeavors. Along with exclusive course and designation sponsor, Lowe’s ProServices, NAHB is committed to providing the best residential home building knowledge to foster success in the industry. Use our resources for marketing your designation and National Designation Month toolkit.
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Whether you’re looking to advance in your career or gain knowledge about a particular topic, NAHB Education offers many learning options.
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.
3 Required Course(s)
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Housing Credit Certified Professional
The Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers and others working in the affordable housing industry through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
1 Required Course(s)
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Certified Graduate Associate
Trade partners and vendors gain a better understanding of the industry from experienced builders and remodelers.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Certified Graduate Builder
Experienced builders can be even better with the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) educational designation.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Certified Green Professional
The Certified Green Professional designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green and sustainable building principles into homes— without driving up the cost of construction.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Certified Graduate Remodeler
Remodelers with at least five years of experience in the industry can apply for the Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) educational designation.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Certified New Home Marketing Professional
Builders and developers are looking for qualified salespeople. The Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP) is a mid-level designation that will help you manage the sales and marketing function of a new home community and boost your career.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Certified New Home Sales Professional
Master the craft of successful selling and launch your new home sales career with the Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) educational designation.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Graduate Master Builder
The ultimate symbol of the building professional, the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation is for experienced veterans only.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Graduate Master Remodeler
The Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) professional designation is held by a select group of building industry professionals: applicants must have at least 15 years of remodeling experience before they are even eligible to be considered for the designation.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Master Certified Green Professional
As green and high-performance construction turns to the mainstream, experienced green industry professionals seek an educational designation that signifies their long-standing commitment to and experience with sustainable building and remodeling.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional
Professionals who hold the Master CSP designation have been provided knowledge to grow their careers in new home sales.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)
Master in Residential Marketing
The Master in Residential Marketing (MIRM) represents the pinnacle of new home sales education because it represents years of industry experience, serious coursework requirements and a one-of-a-kind requirement for a successful case study to complete the designation.
4 Hour(s) of Continuing Education (CE)
1 Exam(s)
Additional Requirement(s)