Education

The HBA Education Committee has been recognized at the national level for having the "Best Education Plan Implemented" among HBAs its size. The HBA offers courses from building science and code training to construction Spanish.

 


Upcoming Courses

The HBA offers many continuing education courses each year. To register for any of the following classes or for more information click here for the online calendar or click on the individual classes. Remember, we are constantly updating and improving our website to ensure you get the most timely information! If you have any problems, please call the HBA office at 504.837.2700

 

EPA LEAD PAINT: CERTIFIED RENOVATOR CLASSES
DATE CLASS FEE
Oct 12
8:30am-4:30pm
EPA Lead: RRP Certified Renovator $225

Check for other classes offered throughout Louisiana by our class providers, LSUAg Center & LaHouse

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR CONTRACTORS
BUILDERS: Don't forget that you are now required to get 6 hours of continuing education before the end of the year. You must also earn credits each year even if you have a multiyear license.

DATE

CLASS

FEE CREDITS

Sept 9
1pm-2pm

Cost of Doing Business
(NAHB Building Conversation Webinar Series)
$10 Members
$50 Non-Members
1 CE

Sept 14

9am-12pm

Social Media 101

$50 Members
$75 Non-Members


3 CE

Oct 14
1pm-2pm


Syndicate Financing

(NAHB's Building Conversation Webinar Series)

$10 Members
$50 Non-Members

1 CE

Nov 2

2pm-5pm

 Air & Moisture Barriers

$60 Members
$120 Non-Members


3 CE

Nov 11

1pm-2pm

Green Building Codes & Standards
(NAHB's Building Conversation Webinar Series)


$10 Members
$50 Non-Members

 1 CE

Dec 7

1pm-4pm

Waterproofing Custom Showers/Crack Suppression
@ Floorco, Inc.


$60 Members
$120 Non-Members

 3 CE

 

NAHB & MULTI FAMILY PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION CLASSES
DATE
CLASS
FEE DESIGNATIONS

Aug 24-26

Certified Leasing Professional*

$350 Members
$400 Non-Members


 CLP

Sept 22 -24

Registered in Apartment Management Pt. 1*

$425 Members
$475 Non-Members


 RAM

Sept 29-30

9am - 5pm

Green Building for Building Professionals

$200 Members
$250 Non-Members

CGACGBCGPGMR

Oct 14-16

Registered in Apartment Management Pt. 2*

RAM Part 1 Fee includes Part 2

RAM

Nov 17
9am - 5pm


Sales & Marketing

$200 Members
$250 Non-Members

CGA CGB Master CSP
 *Multi Family Designation Class


NAHB Professional Designations

An 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. NAHB has the most targeted curriculum, accomplished teachers and widely respected education opportunities in the business. The HBA of Greater New Orleans hosts designation courses; check the Upcoming Classes listing belowor contact the HBA Education Director for information on upcoming courses.

The HBA of Greater New Orleans is proud of our members who have gone the extra mile to earn their Professional Deisgnation! The most commonly earned Professional Designations are outlined below. By click on each designation, you will find a list of HBAGNO members who have earned that designation.



Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional building operation.


The Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
takes your education to the next level, honing your skills in the areas of business management, development and finance. This elite program builds on your experience and helps you push your business to the next level, as well as signifying your commitment to excellence to your clients.


Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.  

 

Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
:  Learn about the home building business from the best source possible: builders and remodelers with years of field experience. Earned through classroom instruction, the CGA designation affirms your level of industry knowledge and your commitment to your professionalism in the building industry.


Certified Green Professional (CGP)™
, an exclusive designation offered by NAHB, is designed to teach building industry professionals strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options. Earning the CGP shows customers your commitment to staying current with industry innovations—including green building.


The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry—home modifications for aging in place.


Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP)
is the mid-level designation for IRM students who have completed the marketing intensive IRM courses I through IV.


The Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) designation is the first designation available through The Institute of Residential Marketing. CSP 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!


Created by NAHB and jointly endorsed by the Institute of Real Estate Management
(IREM), the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) is a specialized designation for developers, property managers, asset managers, and others working in the affordable housing industry.


The Member, Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM)
designation is the fourth and most prestigious designation given by the Institute. The MIRM is the top-level achievement for professionals in new home marketing.


Certified Leasing Professional (CLP)
 is an educational and designation program offered to apartment leasing professionals by the Associated Builders and Owners. The CLP educational curriculum offers the essential skills and information needed to make you an effective leasing professional. The CLP designation signals to the industry that you’ve mastered multifamily leasing and sales skills and are a professional in the property management field.
 


Registered in Apartment Management (RAM)
is a comprehensive education and designation program offered to property management professionals by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The longest running and most well-respected program of its kind, RAM is the credential of distinction for managers of apartments (both market rate and affordable), condominiums, and cooperative housing
 
 



 

Delgado Student Chapter

The HBA of Greater New Orleans also sponsors an award-winning local student chapter at Delgado Community College. Under the leadership of Professor Victor Mirzai, student chapter members are consistently looking for various internships and jobs with HBA member firms to fullfill their academic requirements and hopefully gain permanent positions upon graduation. For more information, e-mail Professor Mirzai or call him at 504-671-6184


 

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