CGP Certified Green Professional


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Certified Green Professional (CGP)

The Certified Green Professional (CGP), an exclusive designation offered by the National Association of Home Builders, is designed to teach building industry professionals strategies for incorporating green building principals into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.

The CGP designation requires that graduates meet prescribed standards of practice, possess a minimum of two years building industry experience, complete comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program's code of ethics.

Becoming a CGP Will...

When you become a CGP, you gain a greater understanding of sustainable building techniques, knowledge of methods to achieve higher energy efficiency, marketing and sales tools specifically tailored to green building, and the business practices that foster success.  You'll be able to demonstrate to consumers the enhanced environmental impact, increased performance and health benefits of green homes to potential buyers.  Earning the CGP  shows customers your commitment to staying current with industry innovations-including green building.

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Benefits of the CGP Designation

  • Referrals to customers in your area via DallasBuilders.com web site
  • The right to use the CGP designation on all letterhead, business cards, and professional materials
  • The CGP Bulletin (newsletter) three times per year detailing program developments and course schedule listings
  • Invitation to attend the annual CGP Graduation Reception at the International Builders' Show
  • Graduation kit with an official framed graduation certificate; CGP lapel pin; CGP logo sheet; gold promotional seals for drawings, plans, and contracts; press releases for distribution to media sources in your market area; Code of Ethics; and, official graduate corporate seal (optional)

 

 

Curriculum and Other Requirements

 

  • Successfully complete the green building for Building Professionals course.
  • Successfully complete the business management for Building Professionals course or hold an active NAHB professional designation.
  • Have a minimum of two years of building industry experience.
  • Adhere to the CGP code of ethics.

Associated Fees

  • Graduation Fees:
    $145.00 members
    $245.00 non-members
  • Annual Renewal Fees:
    $50.00 members
    $75.00 non-members

Continuing Education Requirements

Must complete 12 hours of continuing education credit every three hours from building industry courses or events, including those produced by NAHB.
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