CGA Certified Graduate Associate
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Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
The Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) certificate program offers associate members an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the fundamentals of the home building industry. The CGA is modeled after the Certified Graduate Builder’s comprehensive curriculum of 21, six-hour courses delivered through licensed state and local home builder associations. The CGA designation is attained by completing three required and three elective courses, and it is maintained by completing one course annually and paying a $50.00 annual renewal fee. The required courses are: Introduction to Business Management, Customer Service, and Sales & Marketing.
Benefits of the CGA Designation
- Improved management skills and business performance
- Recognition as a professional in the industry
- Peer networking
- Marketing Self to Builders
- CGA Newsletter (New in 2003)
Required Courses (four)
- Business Management For Building Professionals
- Customer Service
- Sales & Marketing or Sales & Marketing for Remodelers
- Basics of Building
Electives (two)
- 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
- Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)
- Estimating for Builders and Remodelers
- Finance Management
- Green Building for Building Professionals (2 course credits)
- Land Development, Site Planning and Zoning
- Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)
- Negotiating Skills
- Profitable Business Through Quality Practices
- Project Management
- Recognizing the Big-Four Safety Hazards for the Home Building Industry
- Scheduling
Associated Fees
- Annual Renewal Fees:
$50.00 members
$75.00 non-members
Continuing Education Requirements
Complete 12 hours of continuing education credit every three years from building industry courses or events, including those produced by NAHB.
For more information about this item, please contact the Director of Education, Stephanie Bosslet at 214-615-3881 or by email.
