Education
NAHB Designation Courses
Whether you’re looking to advance in your career or gain additional knowledge about a particular topic, designation courses offer a wide range of learning options.
In partnership with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Indiana Builders Association will offer NAHB designation courses at discounted rates for members. For more information or to register, visit https://business.buildindiana.org/events.
Helpful Links:
Learn about NAHB professional designation programs and search for courses
Directory of Professionals with Home Building Designations
Resources for marketing your designation
Renew your designations; Renewing your designation gets easier Jan. 1, 2022
Training
Webinars
Indiana Builders Association has scheduled a series of webinars to provide education on industry issues like significant changes to the residential code and jobsite safety as well as member benefits. Webinars are typically 60-90 minutes and are free for members. Register for an upcoming webinar at https://business.buildindiana.org/events.
When available, webinar recordings are provided in our members-only section.
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course Online
OSHA recommends workplace safety training for a safe and healthful work environment, specifically for hazard avoidance on the job site. The cost for this online training is $79. This course is approved for credit for the Safety section of the CGB designation requirements.
Training is required by federal HUD, EPA, OSHA and by most states for persons who work with lead in construction, conduct lead-based paint (LBP) projects in target housing or child-occupied facilities, inspect for LBP or assess lead hazards in target housing or child-occupied facilities.
In partnership with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Indiana Builders Association offers EPA Certified Renovator training at discounted rates for members. For more information or to register, visit https://business.buildindiana.org/events.
Building Codes Training
The 2020 Indiana Residential Code (based on the 2018 International Residential Code with Indiana Amendments) became effective on December 26, 2019. Indiana Builders Association hosted six training sessions across Indiana from Dec. 2019 through Feb. 2020 to educate home builders, remodelers, trade professionals, and building officials on the significant changes to the code.
The Indiana Association of Building Officials (IABO) hosts building codes training throughout the year. View their education and training opportunities at https://www.iabo.com/Education-and-Training.