Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist

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What is CAPS?

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) is a professional designation designed to expand your understanding of the aging-in-place market, provide the necessary technical knowledge & resources, and give you the tools to gain access to the market.

Aging-in-place means remaining in one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one’s maturing years, and the ability to enjoy daily rituals and the special events that enrich our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a “home”.

Course Requirements:

Complete 3* Courses:

• Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility
• Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility
• Business Management for Building Professionals*

*Note: Holders of the following designations are exempt from the Business Management for Building Professionals requirement: GMB, CGR, CGB, CGA, CR, CKD, CBD, ASID, AIA, and GRI. Other exemptions are determined on a case by case basis.

Benefits of a CAPS designation:

• Referrals to customers in your area via NAHB’s website at www.nahb.org/designationdirectory.
• Recognition for completing the only national designation program dedicated to improving the knowledge of those who want to serve the aging-in-place market.
• Marketing & customer service tools to gain access to the burgeoning aging-in-place population.
• Technical knowledge to solve the housing needs of the aging-in-place population.
• Greater understanding of the aging-in-place population.
• Official CAPS certificate and lapel pin identifying your accomplishment.

Continuing Education Requirements:

Complete 12 hours of continuing education every three years. At least six hours must come from an NAHB University of Housing course.