WBA Associate Advisory Council

Certified Graduate Associate

NAHB Designation programs help you serve the building industry better. Nationwide course listing is available at www.nahb.com

Certified Graduate Associate Designation curriculum and other Requirements:

Required Courses (three)

• Business Management for Building Professionals
• Customer Service
• Sales & Marketing or Sales & Marketing for Remodelers

Electives (three)

• Building Codes & Standards
• Building Technology: Systems and Interior Finishes
• Building Technology: Structures and Exterior Finishes
• Business Accounting & Job Cost
• Construction Contracts and Law
• Design/Build
• Estimating
• Finance Banking
• GreenBuilding for Building Professionals (2 course credits)
• Land Development, Site Planning and Zoning
• Negotiating Skills
• Off-Site Project Management
• On-Site Project Management
• Quality Construction
• Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the HomeBuilding Industry
• Scheduling

Continuing Education Requirements:

• Complete 12 hours of continuing education every three years. At least six hours must come from an NAHB University of Housing course.