Education & Professional Development | Home Builders Association of Greater Austin

2026 EDUCATION PARTNERS

Essential Building Skills (EBS) Series
The Essential Building Skills (EBS) Series is a 7-week course presented by the HBA of Greater Austin. This series is open to individuals of all professional backgrounds eager to acquire a diverse set of practical skills in housing industry expertise by learning about the residential construction process from the ground up.

Spring 2026 Schedule
March 25 - May 7
1:30 - 5:30 PM
HBA Classroom

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Past HBA education courses have included:

Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) Designation Series
Building a More Energy Efficient Home
Green Building for Site Superintendents
Integrating Sales and Marketing
Post Tension Foundation Design
Fighting Expansive Clay
Mechanical Equipment- HVAC, Lighting, Appliances, and Occupant Behaviors
Understanding Retaining Walls
Garage Lintels and Brick Ties
TAB Contracts
Code Compliance and Why Homes Fail
Thermal Enclosure- Foundation, Walls, Windows, Doors, and Roofs

Teach a Course

The HBA is always on the lookout for new course content to bring to our members.
If you'd like to teach a course, submit your class idea today for consideration.

NAHB Professional Development

With your HBA membership, you have access to live online and on-demand courses to take the next step in your career, provided by the National Association of Home Builders.

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