In a time when we maybe have a little more time to pursue professional education, and in the coming months when professional designations may matter more to consumers, what a perfect time to take some appropriate coursework.
First, determine what you want in terms of a designation - there are several accredited ones through the NAR, NAHB, NSA, USGBC, and others.
Second, determine how that designation will help you in promoting and branding yourself and your business.
Third, determine what knowledge, credentials, or designations you already have or could obtain easily.
Fourth, look at your budget and schedule.
Fifth, get started on a course or two.
On Monday in Boynton Beach, I am teaching the NAHB course called "Business Management for Building Professionals." Don't let the title throw you. It's a required course for many of the designation programs and covers all sizes of businesses - building, real estate, or services.
One of the nice things about this course is that you can use it to complete the requirements for each designation that calls for it.
This course is required for CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist), CGR (Certified Green Professional), and CGA (Certified Graduate Associate) - to name a few.
We still have some openings, and beginning in August, I will be offering several of my own courses on lead generation, customer management, social media, and blogging.
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