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Education is the key component of the Certified Master Builders of South Carolina. Through education, CMBs stregthn their knowledge of building and business practices. Through these improved practices comes a quality product and better communication with customers.
 The Certified Master Builder Committee set specific guidelines for earning CMB education credit. To get credit for a course, the Education Committee must review the course and decide if it is a credit worthy class. Only NAHB and AIA courses are pre-approved for CMB credit.
Becoming a CMB
You must complete 20 hours of education: 12 hours in the business management field and 8 in the technical field. Education credit for CMB applicants expires three years after the date the course was completed. A certificate of completion must be included in your application packet as proof of completion. Maintaining the CMB Designation
You must complete 10 hours of education annually. Education call fall into either business management or technical fields or any combination of the two fields. Builder 20 Club
The National Association of Home Builders administers the Builder 20 Clubs. Builder 20 Club sessions fulfill the 10 hour education requirement for renewing CMBs. You must provide verification of your participation from the NAHB. Education Providers
Education opportunities are available around the state and country. All NAHB University of Housing and American Institute of Architects education classes are pre-approved for CMB credit. The HBASC provides education credit during the annual state convention, and some local HBAs offer CMB-approved education sessions throughout the year. Check the HBASC online calendar for education opportunities around the state and the NAHB online calendar for education opportunities around the country. Distance Learning
You can earn CMB credit by participating in an NAHB-sponsored webinar or audio seminar. Most NAHB webinars and audio seminars are approved for one credit.  View a list of NAHB Courses
The award of the Certified Master Builder designation does not represent and should not be construed as a guarantee or certification of the quality or fitness of the designation holder's work product. The HBASC's conferral of a designation represents only the HBASC's affirmation that the individual designation holder has completed the stipulated requirements of the respective designation program. |
