Some exciting Professional Development courses starting soon! Register today! ************************************************************* AKBD Certification Exam Preparation This course will assist with the review of the materials and prepare the learner for the AKBD examination by reviewing the four domains of competencies and skills required of a certified professional: planning design, construction/mechanical systems, business management, and products/materials. This comprehensive program utilizes all 9 volumes of the NKBA Professional Resource Library (PRL). At the end of this course, learners will be able to: Recognize common kitchen and bath terms found within the Professional Resource Library Describe common kitchen and bath topics found within the Professional Resource Library Measure exam preparedness through example exam questions Start Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 End Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013 Instructor: David Newton, CMKBD nkba.org/Courses/ProductDetail.aspx?Type=Detail&Code=DI210/REG ************************************************************* Residential Green for Kitchen & Bath This course provides an informative view of green technologies and products for today’s practicing designer. While sound environmental principles are timeless the green movement is an evolving arena where innovation reigns supreme. As consumers demand healthier, highly efficient, and environmentally responsible living spaces, they expect those who design and specify products for their residences to respond to their concerns and direct them intelligently and responsibly to these ideals. The participants in this class will learn to evaluate products effectively by applying a wide range of criteria that identifies the true measure of a product’s impact on the environment and occupant health. Green certifications, sustainable organizations and market realities will be discussed and their relevance will be examined. At the end of this course, learners will be able to: Identify sustainable green concepts List the most popular sustainability certifications Use current (web and organizations) sustainability resources Apply evolving sustainability criteria when making Kitchen &Bath product choices Select green merchandise to use in sales and marketing strategies for your business Start Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 End Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013 Instructor: Darrill Andres, CKD nkba.org/Courses/ProductDetail.aspx?Type=Detail&Code=DI150/REG ************************************************************* Designing With Color Sponsored by Valspar Paint and Devine Color This course will cover the basics of the color wheel and how it applies to kitchen and bath designs. Learners will have the opportunity to explore how the psychology and physiology of color can enhance and impact a client’s personality. Participants will see examples of how color can transform an ordinary room into an extraordinary space. Learners will be given projects to complete outside of the live sessions and present information back to the larger group. These projects and the information in this course will enhance any participants’ professional designs and presentation boards. At the end of this course, learners will be able to: Describe the three properties of color: hue, value, saturation/chroma Explain the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors Construct a color wheel, gray scale, and neutralization scale Describe the two human responses that impact color psychology Choose a color scheme that reflects the client’s personality and preference Use harmonious or compatible color combinations within kitchen and bath design Start Date: Wednesday, September 11 , 2013 End Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Instructor: Ann Morris, CMKBD, Cfyh, CAPS nkba.org/Courses/ProductDetail.aspx?Type=Detail&Code=DI142/REG
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