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I’d like to hear some opinions regarding the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) and Graduate Master Builder programs offered through the educational arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). A search of the archives didn’t turn up anything on this subject.
It would appear that programs offered by NAHB wouldn’t be a bunch of fluff, but I’m wondering whether they carry weight among my peers. I wonder, too, if the certification(s) might be valuable when times get tough.
FWIW, mine is a small firm, doing primarily high-end remodeling.
Thanks in advance, Steve
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great programs, especially if you're starting out, a lot of it has to do with how well your local chapted operates, we have a very active RI Builder's Association.. so the participation is good ... i would say the information you learn from the progarms is more valuable than the certification.....
but if you can't use the title in your marketing campaign, then you obviously didn't go thru the program....
*Mike, thanks for your input... especially the part about the value of the courses.Studiously, Steve
*I've got one more course to go to get my CGR and I think they are great even if you're not just starting out. ;) A lot of the time the course material is already outdated, but between the teacher and imput from the ones taking the course, that's usually not a problem. I usually get more info from the "bull sessions" then from the book.i I wonder, too, if the certification(s) might be valuable when times get tough. I really don't see them making a lot of difference to the customer until either the NAHB markets it a little more aggressively or we "educate" the customers to its meaning. Though it could give you a slight edge in a tight race, I doubt it will mean much to the customer until they have concrete evidence that there is an advantage.i I’m wondering whether they carry weight among my i peers.I think that depends more, at least in this BB, on rather you drive a Ford or Chevy and if you use a wormdrive or a sidewinder. (and this one depends on which coast you're on.) :-)...................