Continuing Education

"Build Your Mind, Build Your Business"

Never stop learning! Continuing education will help enhance your career, boost your professional image, increase your level of expertise, and put yourself at the cutting-edge of your field. Continuing education is the key to a more satisfying, more profitable career.

The Greater Houston Builders Association's nationally recognized Education Department endeavors to deliver the highest quality of education, training and professional development to the residential construction industry.

UPCOMING LIVE COURSES

ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Courses to Fit Every Member!

The GHBA Education Department offers a variety of training courses.

The GHBA also offers several popular series including: The ABCs of Home Building, The Nuts & Bolts of Remodeling, The Sticks & Bricks of Sales and Marketing, and the newest series, The Building Blocks of Business. These courses can help members earn *new* GHBA designations including: Professional Builder (PB), Professional Remodeler (PR), and Professional Builder Partner (PBP). Learn more about how to "Go Pro"

NAHB University of Housing courses are specialized training classes for those working towards a professional designation (like the GMB, CGB, CAPS, etc).

General education courses are open to everyone and cover topics such as legislative updates, safety and OSHA concerns and much more.

GHBA has also launched virtual training courses, now available on-demand. Enroll today!

Professional Designations

An professional designation is a symbol of your knowledge and ability.

It tells your customers that you are proficient with the latest skills and techniques and that your business practices are sound. But more than that, it tells them you're committed to excellence.

When the competition is fierce, expertise sets the leaders apart.

Education Tracks to Choose From:
PB: Professional Builder [more]
PR: Professional Remodeler [more]
PBP: Professional Builder Partner [more]
CAPS: Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
CGA: Certified Graduate Associate
CGP: Certified Green Professional
CGB: Certified Graduate Builder
CGR: Certified Graduate Remodeler
GMB: Graduate Master Builder
GMR: Graduate Master Remodeler
CMP: Certified Marketing Professional
MCGP: Master Certified Green Professional
MCSP: Master Certified New Home Sales Professional
GMB + CGP: Graduate Master Builder + Certified Green Professional
CSP: Certified Sales Professional

Designation Holders Earn More!

Information from the most recent NAHB Builder Member Census reveals that members who have earned NAHB professional designations make more money than their counterparts in the business who haven't earned designations.

How much more?

A lot more!

According to the survey, members holding the following designations earned significantly more, on average, than those without an NAHB designation.

Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
Certified Green Professional™ (CGP)
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)

Watch Peer Testimonials

Want to know first-hand the value of holding an NAHB designation? Here's what your peers at the GHBA are saying about what they gained from their designations and participation in the "master program" of the homebuilding industry!

Differentiate yourself with a professional designation.

Here's what our members say:

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the online/on demand learning modules. I just completed the framing class and it was great to go slow when needed and go back and rewatch certain chapters.

I'll probably go back and still watch a few more of the chapters again just to solidify my understanding. Thanks so much for this incredible tool!

— Michelle Carruthers, Abby Realty

I have watched the Framing class from GHBA with [Dave Yelovich] as the instructor. Overall the class was great and I like being able to watch segments multiple times. I think it would be great to have the full ABC's of Homebuilding available online so that I can watch each one right before that stage of building a house to refresh on the material.

— Dan Alexander, Schwab DB

revolutionized my business

Earning designations has virtually revolutionized my business. Not only has it increased my confidence in the marketplace, but it has set me and my company apart from the vast sea of contractors out there. Possessing these attributes has led us more consistently to our ideal clientele. Having designations labels me as someone who has chosen to excel as a remodeler.

—Kevin C. Vick, CGR, CAPS, President, Vick Construction and Remodeling Inc.

The tools to keep my company at the forefront

Joining and being active in the GHBA has given me the tools to keep my company on the forefront of our industry. Continuing education, networking with peers and building camaraderie with like-minded people has allowed me to grow professionally and has been instrumental in reaching my goals.

— Wayne Ball, CGR, CAPS, Lone Star Building & Construction Services, Inc.

Wish we had joined sooner

We recognize the invaluable service GHBA provides to all members in the way of education and advocacy, as well as the opportunity to build lifelong relationships. We only wish we had joined sooner, and strongly recommend that any company serious about the homebuilding industry do so as soon as possible.

—Michael Raney, Surface Systems of Texas

Hone your skills at GHBA

The GHBA has always striven to increase the knowledge and professionalism of its members, by offering educational series, mentoring and best practices. Combined, this training hones the skills necessary for members to build and improve the quality and overall value of the products offered to Houston's homeowners.

—Frank Marsters, Marsters Company

Love, love, love the classes

Love, love, love the classes. GHBA has had a couple more Marketing type classes this year which is wonderful. Our businesses aren't just about building homes, we have to market them first to sell them! Keep up the good work!!

—Jenifer Moore, ROC Homes Texas LTD

GHBA is the best!

GHBA is the best! Really appreciate the educational classes and seminars you provide.

—Angela Johnston, J. Patrick Homes

The "go to" for residential construction info in Houston

GHBA is the "go to" for residential construction information in the Greater Houston area. The Education focus is a tremendous asset to the community of builders and remodelers. The generosity of homebuilders and remodelers is legendary through the Benefit Homes Project and HomeAid Houston. No other builders association in the nation can compete with this organization, its leadership and staff.

—Max Hoyt, ACES Builders Warranty Inc.

THANK YOU

2022

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Committee Meetings:

The GHBA Education Committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. To get involved with the GHBA Education Department, contact Peggy!

Staff Contact:

Peggy Means

Peggy Means

Director of Education & Career Services