CAPS: Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist - NAHB Credential Courses

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Registration Closes September 16

**Advanced registration is required.**

Classes are offered in person and virtually and can be purchased individually or as a bundle.

Expand your expertise in just three classes and earn your nationally recognized Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential. Gain the technical knowledge, business strategies, and customer service skills needed to successfully serve the rapidly growing aging-in-place market. Learn how to help homeowners remain safe, comfortable, and independent while positioning your business to compete in one of the fastest-growing segments of the residential remodeling industry.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (9AM-4PM) – CAPS I: Marketing & Communicating with the Aging in Place Client

Learn the fundamentals of aging in place, including the growing market, common challenges older adults face, and the opportunities it creates for building professionals. Explore effective marketing strategies, legal considerations, and collaborative approaches to designing safe, functional, and livable homes that support homeowners as they age.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 (9AM-4PM) – CAPS II: Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging in Place

Explore practical design strategies and product solutions for creating safe, accessible homes that support aging in place. Learn how to modify existing homes while clients remain in residence, apply livable design concepts, and select features that enhance daily living for a variety of aging-in-place clients.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (9AM-4PM) – CAPS III: Details and Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place

Develop practical skills for planning and implementing aging-in-place projects through real-world design exercises and case studies. Learn to create functional, budget-conscious solutions, avoid common design and installation mistakes, and prioritize home modifications that support safe, accessible living for multigenerational households.

Instructors: 

Tim Lansford, CGB, GMB, CGR, CGP, CAPS, CGA, CSP, CMP, MASTER CSP, MASTER CGP, MIRM

 Donny Mack, CAPS, CGP, CGR, GMB

Certification Class Partner