Home Builders Association to offer BAR, PREP & HCCP Exams

April 9, 2012 - PRLog -- NCHBA will offer the following exams on April 23 at 9:30 a.m. These exams are rarely offered in North Carolina, so if you are considering earning an NAHB designation, make sure you take advantage of the opportunity. As you will see below, BAR or PREP is the first step toward either the Certified Graduate Remodeler or Certified Graduate Builder designations. You must pre-register by Monday, April 16, at 11 a.m.

Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) Exam—$175
The HCCP designation, through the National Association of Home Builders, demonstrates your high level of knowledge, experience and education in the LIHTC industry. By taking and passing the exam, you are eligible to complete the experience profile and application to receive the designation. The HCCP exam is an SAT-style multiple-choice exam with a “best answer” format. It is designed for current LIHTC professionals and you must score at least 70% to pass. The exam covers: Management Development Compliance issues Section 42 policy.

Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) Exam—$195
The PREP is the required first step in the process of becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). Candidates do not pass or fail the PREP. Results determine the course of study for CGR candidates. The 150 question assessment measures a candidate’s knowledge in five core areas of remodeling business management Marketing and Advertising; Business Management; Estimating; Contracts, Liability and Risk Management; Project Management.

Builder Assessment Review (BAR) Exam—$195
The Builder Assessment Review (BAR) is your first step towards obtaining the prestigious Certified Graduate Builder designation. This comprehensive course assessment will measure your expertise in five key areas of the building industry: Building Technology, Business and Finance, Project Management, Sales and Marketing and Safety. Your results will show you the areas where your knowledge is strongest, where it is weakest, and will determine the courses required for you to obtain your CGB.

To register, go to http://www.nchba.org/wp/event/hccp-bar-prep-exam/

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