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2012 Education Calendar

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Upcoming Training
Thu Feb 09 @06:00PM -
South Pacific Chapter Meeting
Tue Feb 14 @06:00PM -
Mason County Chapter Meeting
Wed Feb 15 @11:30AM - 12:30PM
Benefits Overview
Wed Feb 15 @06:00PM -
Lewis County Chapter Meeting
Thu Feb 16 @12:00PM - 01:00PM
Associates Council Meeting
Thu Feb 16 @04:00PM - 05:00PM
Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Tue Feb 21 @03:30PM - 04:30PM
Membership Committee Meeting
Tue Feb 21 @04:30PM - 05:30PM
Remodelers Council Meeting
Thu Mar 01 @06:00PM -
Twin Harbors Chapter Meeting
Tue Mar 06 @06:00PM -
General Membership Meeting

The Value of Education

The 2012 January through May class schedule; click here today.

Many Olympia Master Builders (OMB) members take advantage of the diverse educational opportunities offered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) University of Housing and OMB.

Click here to see the list of OMB members who have graduated with certifications!

How do you differentiate the great services you offer from your competition? The answer is advanced education! NAHB’s University of Housing offers comprehensive training programs to builders, remodelers and other industry specialists that lead to professional credentials. Those credentials behind your name mean you have passed rigorous coursework and are committed to be among the best in the business. To your customers, this means they can rest assured they are working with a qualified specialist ready to meet their needs.

The professional designations from NAHB can be earned in any of 14 specific areas.
Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS)
Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional (MCSP)
Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP)
Member, Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM)
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
Residential Construction Superintendent (RCS)
Certified Active Adult Specialist (CAASH)
Certified Green Professional (CGP)
Master Certified Green Professional

 

Additionally, over the course of the year, OMB offers Forklift Training, First Aid/CPR, QuickBooks Pro, Lead Renovator Training and several other classes. Some count toward National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) designations. Others do not and are simply available for safety, career broadening and general information. For more information contact OMB at 360-754-0912.