Designations: Professional Designations Building and Construction Industry Education and Curriculum

A NAHB Designation says a lot about you. Professional designations offer excellent opportunities to improve your skills, advance your career, and be recognized for your commitment to professional growth.

Continue to grow in your professional endeavors. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career or gain additional knowledge about a particular topic, NAHB Education offers a wide-range of learning options. Along with exclusive course and designation sponsor, Lowe’s Commercial Services, NAHB is committed to providing the best residential home building knowledge to foster success in the industry.

Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) (5 items)
The CAPS designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the aging-in-place market.
Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) (5 items)
Learn about the home building business from the best source possible: builders and remodelers with years of field experience.
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) (5 items)
CGB is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills.
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) (5 items)
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.
Certified Green Professional (CGP) (5 items)
The Certified Green Professional™ Designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes—without driving up the cost of construction.
Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP) (5 items)
CMP is the mid-level designation for IRM students who have completed the marketing intensive IRM courses I through IV. Ask a CMP Expert.
Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) (5 items)
The CSP designation was designed for specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional image, increase their marketability in the home building industry, and sell more homes!
Ask a CSP Expert.
Graduate Master Builder (GMB) (5 items)
Graduate Master Builder (GMB) courses are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building professionals.
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) (4 items)
HCCP is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers, and others working in the affordable housing industry.

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Designation Overviews & Resources Events & Courses (293 items)
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Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) (5 items)
The Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) program includes advanced and updated courses geared toward experienced remodeling professionals.
Master Certified Green Professional (5 items)
The Master CGP builds on the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation and expands into the mechanics of green building. Exclusively for experienced builders and remodelers, the this designation comprises a more in-depth study of green building science and methods.
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (Master CSP) (5 items)
This designation acknowledges the continued educational achievements of graduates of the CSP program.
Ask a Master CSP Expert.
Master in Residential Marketing (MIRM) (5 items)
The MIRM designation is the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing. Ask a MIRM Expert.
Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS) (go to item)
The RCS designation series of courses is geared toward the budding field of superintendents and can benefit current site personnel wishing to excel in this position.
Certified Active Adult Specialist In Housing (CAASH) (1 item)
The Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation program will no longer be offered as of January 1, 2011. More information.