Essential Building Skills Series (EBS) Certificate Program
The Essential Building Skills (EBS) Certificate Program 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.

Fall 2024 Schedule
September 4 - October 16
1:30 - 5 PM
HBA Classroom

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Past HBA education courses have included:

• 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

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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.

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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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Want to know more about the HBA's Educational Programming?
Contact Senior Director of Member Engagement, Stephanie Evans, at [email protected].

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