Greater Houston Builders Association | Newsletter Article 17

Ready to earn your Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation?

It's easier than you think!

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 the aging-in-place.

There are only 3 required courses to earn the CAPS, all conveniently offered at GHBA in April!

		CAPS I: Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility Date: Tuesday, April 27 Time: 9am-4pm Instructor: Dan Bawden, CGR, GMB, CAPS Fee: $220 members / $270 nonmembers Class Description: Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. And with their changing lifestyles, older Americans are also looking to revitalize their home environments. Identifying these opportunities and developing the skills to interact with 50+ customers can help you grow your business dramatically. Learn best practices in communicating and interacting with this exciting and evolving population, and take advantage of one of the fastest growing market segments in remodeling and related industries.
		CAPS II: Design Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility Date: Wednesday, April 28 Time: 9am-4pm Instructor: Dan Bawden, CGR, GMB, CAPS Fee: $220 members / $270 nonmembers Class Description: The rapid growth of the older adult population of the United States is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive, and comfortable home for life.
		Business Management for the Building Professional Date: Thursday, April 29 Time: 9am-4pm Instructor: Bill Shaw, CGR, CAPS Fee: $220 members / $270 nonmembers Class Description: Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will give you a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/ directing and controlling. By using case studies and sample forms, your instructors give you practical and applicable tools for management success.
For more information, email Peggy Means or call 281.970.8970 x161.

* Holders of certain designations are exempt from the Business Management course. See www.ghba.org/education/CAPS.html for complete application, graduation and continuing education requirements.

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