NAHB - University Education Programs Guide - 2009 - (Page 16) courses. BUSINESS ACCOUNTING AND JOB COST See description on page 7 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR BUILDING PROFESSIONALS Remodeling See description on page 7 See description on page 7 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LAW CUSTOMER SERvICE DESIGN/BUILD designations. CERTIFIED AGING-IN-PLACE SPECIALIST (CAPS) www.nahb.org/CAPSinfo Get 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 market. REQUIREMENTS: Two CAPS courses and Business Management for Building Professionals. Continuing education is required every three years See description on page 18 See description on page 10 DESIGN/BUILD SOLUTIONS FOR AGING AND ACCESSIBILITY (CAPS II) CERTIFIED GRADUATE REMODELER (CGR) www.nahb.org/CGRinfo Get a step up on the competition with the CGR designation! You’ll enhance your competitive edge with sales and marketing techniques specific to remodeling, as well as lessons in project management and customer service. The CGR emphasizes ways to help you run your business more efficiently by teaching job cost procedures, accounting principles and basic contract law. REQUIREMENTS: Five years of remodeling experience, the Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) and completion of the number of necessary courses in each core area as indicated in the candidate’s PREP results. Continuing education is required every three years. Learn how to provide the best services to the growing number of Baby Boomers who wish to remodel their home to fit their new lifestyles and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will help you to successfully meet their design needs. (8 hours) Designation Credit: CAPS, CGA, Master CSP ESTIMATING FOR BUILDERS AND REMODELERS See description on page 7 MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR AGING AND ACCESSIBILITY (CAPS I) GRADUATE MASTER REMODELER (GMR) www.nahb.org/GMRinfo The GMR designation allows recognized CGRs to attain further recognition for their commitment to educational excellence and longevity in the remodeling industry. It allows you the opportunity to take your CGR designation to the next level. REQUIREMENTS: Fifteen years of remodeling experience, a current CGR designation and completed three continuing education cycles as a CGR in good standing. This course will teach best practices in communicating and interacting with this exciting and evolving population—one of the fastest growing market segments in remodeling and related industries. (8 hours) Designation Credit: CAPS, CGA, Master CSP NEGOTIATING SKILLS See description on page 7 See description on page 7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE FOR BUILDING PROFESSIONALS See description on page 7 PROFESSIONAL REMODELER ExPERIENCE PROFILE (PREP) The PREP is the required first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). The assessment measures a candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management. Candidates do not pass or fail the PREP. Results determine the course of study for CGR candidates. SALES AND MARKETING FOR REMODELERS See description on page19 SCHEDULING See description on page 7 16 www.nahb.org/education http://www.nahb.org/CAPSinfo http://www.nahb.org/CGRinfo http://www.nahb.org/GMRinfo http://www.nahb.org/PREPinfo http://www.nahb.org/education
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