Take the next step to becoming a small volume land developer by exploring actual site planning and preliminary platting. In this course, you will learn about the typical approval and final platting process through a governing authority. We will also discuss construction of improvements and getting the property ready to sell or develop.  Presented in a three-hour live online format, the level of content in this course is for individuals new to the land development process.

What to expect from this course:

• You will review the land acquisition and development process and explore the last three steps of this eight-step process: site planning, government approvals, and site improvements.
• Recognize what it takes to successfully create a site plan and a preliminary plat.
• Become familiar with the typical government approval process for land development, including the need for public land donation.
• Identify what construction improvements are necessary to get the property ready to sell or develop.  

Instructor: TBD

Course Length: 3 hours

NAHB Continuing Education: 3 hours toward CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CGP, CMP, Master CGP and MIRM

Required for NAHB Designations: CGB, CGR

Important Registration Details:

This course is non-transferable. Do not use another individual’s login information to register for this course. You must login to nahb.org as yourself to receive your certificate of completion and credit for this course. If you are registering as a member, please use a PIN tied to your legal name. NAHB PINs are tied to a person, not a company. If you are not registered on nahb.org, NAHB PINs are tied to a person, not a company. If you are not registered on nahb.org, Create Your Login now.

After you have participated in all three live sessions, you must take a timed, one-hour skills check and earn a score of 70% or higher to receive course credit. If you do not pass, you have one opportunity to retake it. Once you have passed the skills check and completed the course evaluation, you can print out your certificate of completion.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Registration is open until 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, August 31st. Cancellations will also be accepted until 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, August 31st. After that date, a $50 cancellation fee will be charged per cancellation. Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to: ElearningHelp@nahb.org.

MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT: Get 10% off our Site Planning class (offered on September 1st) when purchased together with Land Development: Getting Started, Business Management and Financing - Live Online 2022 - August 30.