AARP’s Livable Communities is offering Certified-Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) trainings. The multi-session program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in the fast-growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for aging-in-place.

Three, one-day courses are scheduled for March 3 through March 5, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AARP headquarters.  You may take one, two or all three classes but you need to start with CAPS I.

Registration is required for each course.

  • March 3: Marketing and Communications Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)
  • March 4: Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)
  • March 5: Business Management for Building Professionals (Required course to complete the certification)

To Register: Contact Jean Mathis, Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association, at (301) 445-5411 or [email protected].

 

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