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At the upcoming 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, NAHB Education is offering more than 15 pre-show courses to help industry professionals increase their business skills, technical knowledge and marketability.
Most of the intensive one- and two-day programs on business management, green building and aging-in-place remodeling, sales and marketing and other skills will be held on Feb. 4-7 with some selections available on Feb. 8 and 9.
The courses also will enable NAHB members to work on their NAHB designations, earn continuing education credit and acquire focused, in-depth knowledge in their specific areas of interest.
While attendees can learn about running their offices more efficiently, incorporating technology into the homes they build, effective model merchandising and more, they’ll also gain confidence, learn new skills, make new contacts, get answers to questions about their specific needs and scenarios and earn credit towards their NAHB professional designations.
IBS 2012 Pre-Show Course Schedule
Saturday, Feb. 4
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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“Advanced Green Building: Project Management” (Day 1 of 2)
Sunday, Feb. 5
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 6
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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NEW — “Universal Design/Build”
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“Advanced Green Building: Building Science” (Day 1 of 2)
Tuesday, Feb. 7
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Assessment Reviews
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“Builder Assessment Review (BAR)” — The first step towards the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation
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“Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP)” — The first step towards the Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation
Training
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“Train the Trainer” — Feb. 5
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“Spokesperson Training: Interview Skills” — Feb. 7
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“Spokesperson Training: Interview Skills” — Feb. 8
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“Spokesperson Training: Presentation Skills” — Feb. 9
To Register
Course attendance is limited to 50 students per course and some courses sell out prior to the show, so register in advance.
Pre-show course fees are in addition to IBS registration.
To determine which courses apply to particular designations, visit www.nahb.org/designations; or email designations@nahb.org, or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 for assistance.
For a full description of the courses and their fees, and to register, visit www.buildersshow.com/preshow.
