Education, Training & Certification

The HBA offers a wide range of in-house education, training and certification opportunities to take advantage of throughout the year. Review our Event Calendar for a comprehensive list of upcoming classes, webinars, and training sessions. Remember - members always receive a discount. ​Contact Athena at 
​719-592-1800 ext 128 or athena@cshba.com with questions or suggestions! ​
Opportunities Within the HBA
Certified New Home Sales Professional
Master the craft of successful selling. This professional-level course is designed for specialists in new home sales. You will gain a broad understanding of the home building business, discuss consumer psychology and learn the advanced techniques used by real estate veterans for greeting, closing and overcoming objections.
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Gain a Competitive Edge with a Professional Designation
In today’s growing housing market, what better way to get ahead or maintain your edge on the competition than a professional designation? NAHB designations can lead to higher income, credibility, and prestige for members and their companies. 
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Project Management 
The primary responsibility of a project manager is to get the project built on time, on budget, and with a happy customer. By applying the concepts and strategies of this course, the participants will increase their professional value and thus bring value to the company and to the customer.  ​

Jobsite Safety
The HBA strives to host and share education and training opportunities that our members want and need to help them stay safe, competitive and current in their business. Many of our classes are open to non-members as well. Learn More

​Wet Wednesday Lunch 'n Learn Classes
​Join Presenters John Chavez from El Paso County, Jeff Besse from the City of Colorado Springs and others to stay on top of the latest in stormwater management.
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​Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist 
​The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry home modifications for aging in place. You will need to register for each class. Learn More

Self-Defense and Awareness for Women
In 2015 there were almost 45,000 assaults in Colorado alone - what would you do if you were attacked? Do you know how to protect yourself? Join us for a simple, no-nonsense self-defense class for women consisting of 4 hours of classroom and physical participation through awareness, avoidance and technique. 

Get the Edge on the Housing Market - Powered by Metrostudy
Join John Covert from Metrostudy in May for the most important housing statistics tailored to builders and realtors, and hear current HBA president Mark Long give the State of the Association update. ​​Learn More
Opportunities Outside the HBA
In addition to the valuable in-house education classes that the HBA provides, we also want to tell you about other opportunities within the community or online that may benefit you and your business. Members often receive discounted prices. 

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