Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes

A key benefit of being apart of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City is the opportunity to take part in seminars and classes created specifically for members. Learning opportunities at the HBA cover a wide range of industry and local issues to help members expand their professional knowledge, better understand the building environment around them and gain a competitive advantage.

The HBA offers a variety of local learning opportunities through special seminars for the association's various councils and special interest groups. Additionally, many HBA courses quality for continuing education hours with contractor licensing jurisdictions in Johnson County, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
The HBA currently offers courses toward many professional designations through the National Association of Home Builders for many specialties within the residential construction industry. Professional designations help consumers identify those individuals who value commitment and understand the importance of education in their field. With curriculum that covers a vast array of topics customized to their particular industry, consumers can feel confident that designees have gone the extra mile in professional development. NAHB has certified thousands of industry professionals across the nation, including nearly 400 here in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

LOCAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING PROGRAMS
Johnson County Contractor Licensing requires that home-building professionals in the county take EIGHT hours of continuing education each year to maintain their license. They hold continuing education classes in metro locations and regularly at their office 111 Cherry St., Ste. 1051 in Olathe. Call (913) 715-2233 or visit contractorlicensing.jocogov.org for more information.

Kansas City, Mo., Contractor Licensing requires that home-building professionals in the city take 32 hours of continuing education every four years to maintain their license. Full details about the program and its requirements can be found online at www.kcmo.org/codes, by calling (816) 513-1500 or visiting the City Planning & Development Services department at City Hall (414 E. 12^th St., Kansas City, Mo.).

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE HBA

• The Builders' Association education and training programs are designed to enhance the knowledge and skill levels of all construction companies and employees in professional, workforce and leadership development. Call (816) 471-0880 or visit www.buildersassociation.org for more details.

• The Concrete Promotional Group offers educational opportunities focusing on topics pertinent to concrete and other related industries. Call (913) 341-5800 or visit www.concretepromotion.com for more details.

• The Kansas City Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry provides education and certification programs for the remodeling industry. Call (913) 362-8833 or visit www.remodelingkc.com for more information.

• The Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors holds continuing education classes for real estate agents and other housing professionals regularly at their classroom at One Hallbrook Place, 11150 Overbrook Road, Ste. 100 in Leawood. Call (913) 498-1100 or visit www.kcrar.com for more information.

• The Metropolitan Kansas City Chapter of the International Codes Council holds continuing education for codes-related topics throughout the year. Visit www.metrokcicc.org for more details.

• The Safety and Health Council of Western Missouri and Kansas holds certification courses for continued job training. Call (816) 842-5223 or visit www.safetycouncilmoks.com for more information.

• Click here for a list of other continuing education providers for contractor licensing.