Pre-show Courses

YOU.  Knowledge that makes a difference

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Applying building physics to building performance. Selecting an Internet strategy to target active adults. Determining the design critical to meeting the needs those aging in place. Establish quality standards. Recognize the differences between construction contracts and sales agreements. Apply key measures of business performance to your own business. Implement the tools available for efficient project management. Recognize the essential elements of market research. These are just a few of the applications you'll take away from the pre-show courses. 

What's the difference between Pre-show courses and Show education sessions?

These day-long courses give you the chance to delve into a topic deeper, to really immerse yourself into the topic and leave with confidence that the work you do on a daily basis will benefit from it.  These one and two day courses cover a topic in more detail. If you want to gain in-depth knowledge of a particular topic these courses are ideal for you. The courses are taught by individuals who have gone through training and have been approved to teach the topic. 

The courses help you develop more effective practices for your daily work. Topics range from designing for those who are aging in place to customer service. There will also be hands-on training for lead paint removal.

Although these courses require an additional fee outside of your International Builders’ Show registration, you can register for them during the Show registration process.

How do I fit these courses into my jam-packed IBS schedule?

These courses are offered before the Show starts. They're scheduled so that you can take multiple courses if you're working towards a designation. This gives you the added benefit of also being able to attend the regular education sessions offered during the Show. 

What will I get out of it? What about my client and/or my boss?

The knowledge you'll get from a particular topic will pay itself--whether on new business or practices that keep business--and resources--from being lost. Your boss and clients benefit because they're getting superior employees and vendors. 

Are these good just for designations?

You can take these courses just to become better informed on a particular topic without pursuing a designation. Many decide to obtain the designation after taking a few of the courses. Designations provided the added credibility and skills you need to reach--and exceed--your goals.

To see a list of all NAHB designations, visit www.nahb.org/designations. 

Not sure which courses count towards a designation?  View this chart.

Have questions about starting a designation, contact NAHB's Professional Designation Helpline at 800-368-5242 x8154.

Continuing Education

We know that  you have to make the most of your  limited resources in today's world. These courses count towards continuing education credit for NAHB designations.  Some courses count towards graduation or continuing education credit. For those with an NAHB designation, taking these courses while attending IBS gives you the chance to do two things at the same time.

Get the knowledge YOU need to deliver more powerful results for the work you do.

Courses

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Advanced Green Building: Building Science
Advanced Green Building: Project Management
Business Accounting and Job Cost
Business Management for Building Professionals
Construction Contracts and Law
Customer Service
Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)
Designing for the Active Adult
Estimating
Green Building for Building Professionals
Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)
Marketing Strategies, Plans and Budgets (IRM II)
Marketing to the Active Adult
Negotiating Skills
Project Management
Understanding Housing Markets and Consumers (IRM I)

Building Your Team of Experts (National Kitchen and Bath Association course)

Lead Paint Training
Lead Paint EPA Training – Classroom (For online training available prior to the Show, visit www.nahb.org/onlineleadtraining for a list of available online training; hands-on training is still required.)
Lead Paint EPA Training – Hands-on

Assessment Reviews
Builder Assessment Review (BAR)
Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP)

Training
Train the Trainer
Spokesperson Training: Presentation Skills
Spokesperson Training: Interview Skills

Not sure you can attend the Show, but want to register for the courses now? Click here.