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Online Ease for Continuing Education
The CGR Board of Governors recently approved another avenue for CGRs to meet their continuing education requirement. CGRs can now earn up to six hours of industry-related continuing education via the Internet.
Many companies offer online education, be sure to choose courses that relate to the remodeling industry. The CGR Board does not approve or accredit continuing education providers, use your best judgment when selecting courses to help you gain more knowledge in running a successful business.
For new and seasoned CGRs who need a review of the continuing education requirements: NAHB requires continuing education every three years and CGRs must complete a total of 12 hours of continuing education. Outlined below are the continuing education course requirements.
- Earn a minimum of six hours of class credit by successfully completing or teaching one full-day NAHB University of Housing course.
- The remaining six hours may come from the following:
- Attend any local, state or national trade shows (i.e., International Builders’ Show or Remodeling Show, etc.).
- Any other professional designation successfully earned (i.e., CAPS).
- Manufacturer Product Training — Examples include, but are not limited to: Sponsored education on business or installation techniques, facility tours, fabrication process demonstrations, or product demonstrations.
- Business-related college courses — to receive continuing education credit for a college course, the course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. As a general guideline, courses in business offered by a college, university or community college are accepted. One college course is equated to six hours of continuing education per three-year designation period.
- Online industry-related course
Remember, CGRs may be required to verify attendance/completion of the continuing education programs listed on the completed continuing education application. Keeping a file with course attendance documentation is suggested. Documentation can be a certificate of attendance for full-day educational programs, a signed attendance verification form to be completed by the instructor, or proof of registration for trade show or national meeting.
Don’t neglect your CGR accomplishment by not completing your continuing education — maintain your CGR designation!
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