Professional education provides further skills and knowledge to improve the quality of services and of the homes we live in. Below are summaries of the specialized curriculum that is divided into multiple classes which must all be completed for an individual to obtain certification. BRAG Ann Arbor members are listed which have earned each respective certification.
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The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
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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 the aging-in-place.The Remodelers Council, in collaboration with the AARP, Research Center, and Seniors Housing Council, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for aging-in-place.
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
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Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional building operation. The CGB designation requires that graduates meet prescribed standards of practice, possess a minimum of two years building industry experience, have a proven track record of successful project management, complete comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program's code of ethics.
Certified Green Professional (CGP)
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The Certified Green Professional™ (CGP) designation of the recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes— without driving up the cost of construction. Classwork leading to the designation provides a solid background in green building methods, as well as the tools to reach consumers, from the organization leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry. 
Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
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Graduate Master Builder (GMB) is an exclusive designation for building veterans. This advanced designation is earned only after completing a CGR or CGB designation, and 10 years of building experience, combined with specific in-depth course work. 
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
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Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) is an exclusive professional designation designed to emphasize business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation. The CGR designation requires that graduates meet prescribed standards of business practice, possess a minimum of five years remodeling industry experience, have a proven track record of successful project management, complete a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program's code of ethics. 
