Contractor CE. Minnesota. Course Catalog 2016 CE Season. Renew Your EPA Lead-Safe Certification

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1 Minnesota Contractor CE Residential Building Contractor & Remodeler Continuing Education Course Catalog 2016 CE Season Renew Your EPA Lead-Safe Certification Certified Renovator Refresher Course (see page 7) 20 Different Minnesota Locations to Take Your Contractor CE!

2 Table of Contents Your 2016 Continuing Education and Renewal Requirements 2 About Our Residential Contractor and Remodeler Continuing Education Program 3 Your 2016 Continuing Education and Renewal Requirements 4 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code 5 Tiny Houses: Is it a Phase or Craze? Code RED Alert: What is New and Necessary for You to Know 6 When to Renew EPA Lead-SafeCertification 7 EPA Lead-Safe Certification Refresher Requirement 8 Initial EPA Lead-Safe Certification 9 Teardowns: Razing Big Profits Unsellable to Sold: Can Every House be a Dream Home? 10 All Under One Roof Good, Better, Best: When Quality, Price, and Value All Matter 11 Winning Strategies for Insurance Claim Work Course Calendar 15 Important Information About Our Residential Contractor and Remodeler Continuing Education Program CE Requirements Each qualifying person (QP) of a licensed residential building contractor, residential remodeler, and residential roofer must complete 14 hours of continuing education per two-year licensure period. Each licensee s QP must, during each reporting period, complete and report one hour of continuing education relating to energy codes or energy conservation measures applicable to residential buildings. Kaplan provides one hour of energy efficiency in most of its Residential Building, Contractor, and Remodeler continuing education courses. MN Accreditation Each course in this catalog has been submitted to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for contractor/remodeler continuing education. WI Accreditation Some courses have been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier continuing education. Please visit for classes and approval hours. EPA Lead-Safe Certification Contractors must show their firm s EPA Firm Certification to the local building official to obtain a building permit to work on a pre-1978 home. There is an exception when a Lead Inspection Report has been prepared by a Certified Lead Inspector or Risk Assessor who finds that no lead-based paint is present. Kaplan s initial Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program course fulfills the mandatory 8-hour EPA training requirement and has been approved for CE by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. After the initial EPA lead-safe certification expires, certified renovators are required to complete the Certified Renovator Refresher Course to renew their certification. To find out when your certification expires, see page 6. Kaplan Contractor Education has a wide range of approved classes to meet your continuing education requirements and renew your contractor license. All of our Minnesota Contractor CE courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for residential contractor and residential remodeler continuing education. We have classes available at more than 20 locations throughout Minnesota, making it easy and convenient to keep your license up-to-date. Each of our live CE courses is developed and presented by experts in the industry. This means each student can expect an engaging classroom environment with dynamic discussions and real-world examples

3 2016 Minnesota CE Courses 2016 Minnesota CE Courses NEW! Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Numerous changes took place for Minnesota contractors and remodelers in This course will detail these changes and explain the impact they have on you and your business. On January 24, 2015, Minnesota launched a new residential code, and on February 14, 2015, a new residential energy code was also released. We will discuss the key elements of the new 2015 Minnesota Residential Energy Code. We will establish the code standards for residential construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair of residential buildings. Next, radon in Minnesota will be discussed. You will learn how radon enters the home, what the risk is, and the impact and opportunity it presents for contractors. The new fire suppression changes are a hot topic among contractors this year. We will go through the history and background of fire suppression and why it applies today. Then we will discuss all of the specific information contractors need to know about fire suppression, such as the new specifications and requirements. Finally, there has been ample discussion about the potential impact of the new residential building code, both on new construction for single family residences and remodeling existing structures. We will review the major elements that changed and estimate the cost increase for new construction, based on the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code Minnesota Residential Energy Code Radon in Minnesota Air leakage requirements and blower door testing Risk management regarding construction work Fire suppression 2015 Minnesota Residential Code impact Commercial vehicle regulations Topics in the news Credits: 7 Tuition: $98 Time: 8:00 am 4:00 pm ( Includes MN Energy Hour) metro area outstate 12/17 Thursday Bloomington 1/7 Thursday Hinckley 1/5 Tuesday Maple Grove 1/8 Friday Duluth 1/7 Thursday Bloomington 1/11 Monday Alexandria 1/11 Monday Bloomington 1/20 Wednesday St Cloud 1/22 Friday St. Paul 1/21 Thursday Fergus Falls 1/23 Saturday Bloomington 1/28 Thursday Marshall 1/27 Wednesday St. Paul 1/29 Friday Worthington 2/2 Tuesday Maple Grove 2/4 Thursday Owatonna 2/9 Tuesday Bloomington 2/9 Tuesday Bemidji 2/11 Thursday St. Paul 2/10 Wednesday Thief River Falls 2/13 Saturday St. Paul 2/17 Wednesday Rochester 2/16 Tuesday St. Paul 2/19 Friday Detroit Lakes 2/22 Monday Maple Grove 2/22 Monday Grand Rapids 2/27 Saturday Bloomington 2/25 Thursday Winona 3/3 Thursday Maple Grove 3/1 Tuesday Hutchinson 3/9 Wednesday Bloomington 3/5 Saturday Duluth 3/12 Saturday St. Paul 3/10 Thursday St Cloud 3/18 Friday St. Paul 3/15 Tuesday Mankato 3/22 Tuesday Bloomington 3/18 Friday Walker 3/28 Monday St. Paul 3/22 Tuesday Rochester 3/24 Thursday Baxter New! Tiny Houses: Is it a Phase or Craze? What s all the hype about? Witness this emerging market segment as you learn about the new world of tiny house living. In this new course, you ll learn the origin of the tiny house, the different types, the structural elements, costs and considerations, valuation of property, and when a tiny house is considered real property. We ll also identify financing options specific to the tiny house and introduce you to tiny house communities developing across the country. The tiny house is a reflection of expressed values by a growing number of buyers today: simple living in natural surroundings and smaller, more efficient living spaces. This course will reveal a client group whose needs may be unclear, until now. You will become knowledgeable of the construction, the market needs, and what to discuss with your clients who are seeking this type of real estate. Emerging values increase demand for tiny houses Real estate solutions addressing new needs of clients Momentum of demand Concerns and obstacles What a tiny house is and is not Basic structural elements Valuation and financing the tiny house Explosive markets of tiny house communities across the United States Credits: 3.75 Tuition: $49 12/21 Monday St. Paul 8:00 am 11:45 am 1/14 Thursday Bloomington 8:00 am 11:45 am 2/5 Friday St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 2/24 Wednesday Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 3/14 Monday St. Paul 8:00 am 11:45 am New! Code RED Alert: What is New and Necessary for You to Know Understand the 2015 Minnesota Residential Code. Whether you are a real estate salesperson or contractor, the code changes occurring in the previous year create significant responsibility and liability for you and your clients. This course will equip you with essential knowledge concerning both building and energy code changes and how they impact the cost and values of homes today. You ll learn proactive risk management strategies when dealing with clients who are buying, selling, or remodeling. Do you know the code requirements, your role, and potential liability as you advise clients concerning homes with radon or lead issues? Your experienced instructor will use relevant situations to show you how to work with clients as these issues arise in your everyday situations. Cost and value of code changes on newly constructed and remodeled structures Why building codes are established When and why building permits are required Who is responsible for work completed under a building permit Critical elements of a contract serving to protect your client and you from future liability Energy code changes affecting efficiency improvements and improved occupant health Credits: 3.75 Tuition: $49 12/21 Monday St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 1/14 Thursday Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 2/5 Friday St. Paul 8:00 am 11:45 am 2/24 Wednesday Bloomington 8:00 am 11:45 am 3/14 Monday St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:45 pm

4 When to Renew EPA Lead-SafeCertification EPA Lead-Safe Certification Refresher Requirement ATTENTION CERTIFIED RENOVATORS To keep your certified renovator certification active, you must complete a 4-hour refresher course before your certification expires. If you allow your certification to expire, you will be required to retake the 8-hour initial Lead Safe Renovator course again to reinstate it. As you may know, the EPA signed a final rule that extended the original 5-year certification for certain certified renovators. See below to determine when you should renew your EPA Lead-Safe Certification. When Do I Need to Renew my EPA Lead-Safe Certification Before March 31, 2010 Renovators who received certification on or before March 31, 2010, now have until March 31, 2016, to get recertified. Renew By March 31, 2016 I was originally certified... Between April 1, 2010, and March 31, 2011 Renovators who received certification between April 1, 2010, and March 31, 2011, will have one year added to their 5-year certification. This means you must complete your recertification within 6 years of your initial certification date. April 1, 2016 Renewal Deadline Between March 31, 2017 See page 7 for Kaplan s Refresher Training Course. See page 8 for Kaplan s Initial Certification Course. After April 1, 2011 Renovators who received certification on or after April 1, 2011, will still need to renew 5 years from the date of initial certification. Renew within 5 years of original Certification Mandatory EPA Certified Renovator Refresher Course Upgrade Package 7 Hours $198 Package includes the Certified Renovator Refresher Course and Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements. New! Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Don t miss your EPA lead-safe certification renewal and lose your EPA Certified Renovator status. This EPA-approved 4-hour refresher course will add an additional 5 years to your Certified Renovator status. This new course satisfies all the refresher requirements and includes a hands-on training session on testing for lead and cleaning verification. At the end of the course, you will receive an EPA certification showing your successful completion, including photo ID. Remember, the EPA is fining uncertified contractors for not being certified or for not following the RRP rules and procedures. The fines are up to $37,500 per occurrence per day. Don t take a chance take this fast-paced hands-on course and renew your EPA lead-safe certification. RRP rules and procedures Lead testing Cleaning verification Credits: 4 Tuition: $159 Time: 8:00 am 12:00 pm New! Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements (Includes Energy) In this course, you will learn more about Minnesota making the contractor registration program permanent, as well as the details of this program. You ll also explore universal design and how contractors can achieve new certifications, which are part of this rapidly growing market. In addition, you will review eight energy-related sales opportunities and receive an hour of energy focusing on an energy-conscious remodel. Minnesota contractor registration program Universal design Eight energy-related sales opportunities Energy hour on an energy-conscious remodel Credits: 3 Tuition: $39 Time: 1:00 pm 4:00 pm metro area outstate 12/22 Tuesday St. Paul 1/5 Tuesday Rochester 1/9 Saturday Bloomington 1/12 Tuesday Detroit Lakes 1/13 Wednesday Bloomington 1/16 Saturday Mankato 1/21 Thursday St. Paul 2/1 Monday Duluth 1/26 Tuesday Bloomington 2/12 Friday Mankato 2/3 Wednesday St. Paul 2/15 Monday St Cloud 2/8 Monday Bloomington 2/23 Tuesday Baxter 2/20 Saturday St. Paul 3/7 Monday Rochester 2/25 Thursday Bloomington 3/17 Thursday Detroit Lakes 3/2 Wednesday Bloomington 3/25 Friday St Cloud 3/10 Thursday St. Paul 3/29 Tuesday Duluth 3/15 Tuesday Bloomington 3/21 Monday Bloomington 3/31 Thursday St. Paul EPA accreditation to Kaplan AEC Education for the purpose of certification under section 402 of TSCA for the renovator - refresher discipline

5 Initial EPA Lead-Safe Certification & Energy Hour Course 2016 Minnesota CE Courses Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program This EPA-mandated certification course must be taken by all contractors and remodelers who disturb paint in a home built prior to This is mandated by the EPA, and fines will be strictly enforced. This 8-hour course, in which you learn by demonstration and 2 hours of hands-on training, teaches you how to recognize and mitigate the presence of lead and assure that lead contamtinants are kept safely within the work area. One section of this course is devoted to teaching certified Lead Supervisors how to train their uncertified workers on the construction site. Upon certification, you will be able to approach all aspects of Lead Safe Practices with confidence. EPA Lead-Safe Certification what you need to know Certification is required for ALL contractors/remodelers working on pre-1978 homes. August 1, 2011 Minnesota building officials began checking Lead Certification for all building permits pulled on pre-1978 homes. This includes a surcharge to ensure the requirement is enforced. Competition dictates that contractors pull permits in a timely manner You cannot afford to find that your local building official will not comply until you have been certified. Credits: 8 (MN), 7.5 (WI) Tuition: $199 Time: 8:00 am 5:00 pm 12/9 Wednesday St. Paul 1/4 Monday St. Paul 1/20 Wednesday Bloomington 2/4 Thursday St. Paul 2/18 Thursday Bloomington 3/1 Tuesday St. Paul 3/14 Monday Bloomington EPA accreditation to Kaplan AEC Education for the purpose of certification under section 402(c) of TSCA for the renovator - initial course discipline. Teardowns: Razing Big Profits Are you ready to find a new niche for your business? Come explore the opportunity of razing for profit! We have all heard the terms teardowns, razing, urban redevelopment, infilling, flipping, short-sale, and foreclosure. Are these properties the source of broken dreams and nightmares, or are they actually prime investment opportunities? During this course, we will examine the pros, cons, and best practices to use when taking on these types of projects. If you wish to learn more about the razing for profit business, this course will teach you how to get started in the business and help you understand the things to watch out for. Please join us for this exciting learning experience and potential business opportunity. Marketing, market timing, and different types of properties to develop Leveraging the strengths of your business and local experts Analyzing and finding properties with profit potential Working through zoning issues Contract development, presentation, and project management Financial measurements for fix-hold-rentsell properties Exit strategy Credits: 7 Tuition: $98 Time: 8:00 am 4:00 pm ( Includes MN Energy Hour) 1/25 Monday Bloomington 2/26 Friday St. Paul 3/17 Thursday Bloomington Unsellable to Sold: Can Every House be a Dream Home? Learn what it takes to get an unpopular home sold! This course will help you guide your clients through the process of seeing not only what a property is, but what it has the potential to become. You will start by helping your clients define exactly what they are seeking. You ll learn how to ask questions about both present needs and potential future requirements. You ll also learn about the shifting demographics of our maturing population and how to effectively communicate with multiple generations. Learn about the opportunities to modify a home to make it saleable by tweaks, modifications, or major remodels. You will learn about the costs associated with improvements and the Return on Investment (ROI) for a variety of house projects. You will help your clients be able to visualize a property beyond what they can envision themselves. Case studies will help you gain a new understanding of how properties changed to become clients dream homes! Assess Client s Specific Requirements Buyers/Listers Demographics Buyers/Listers Home Ownership Assessing and Developing a Strategy Appraising and Valuing Improvements New Scenarios in Today s Market Financing Improvements Risk Management Listing Unsellable Inventory Credits: 7.5 Tuition: $98 Time: 8:00 am 4:45 pm ( Includes MN Energy Hour) 1/19 Tuesday St. Paul 2/12 Friday Bloomington 3/8 Tuesday Bloomington

6 2016 Minnesota CE Courses 2016 Minnesota CE Courses All Under One Roof What is driving clients needs in today s market? How do agents and contractors meet those changing needs? This class will expand your vision of the new norms that are becoming widely visible and impacting the motivation of buyers and sellers, as well as the configuration of property in the real estate market. You ll learn how the changing demographics and economics of recent years have influenced desirability for some types of homes over others. You ll also see what new types of properties are emerging to meet these multi-generational buyer challenges. This course will help you understand the changes and communicate with these buyers and sellers with specialized needs that few agents know how to adequately respond to. You ll also gain understanding of fair housing areas that warrant attention. This class embraces the complexity of the client s situation and helps you create new solutions for today s most complicated buyers and sellers. Demographics and the aging population Multigenerational homes Elderly housing and medical considerations Features of the 2020 Smart Home Adapting current homes to meet new needs Energy Hour Fair housing Credits: 7.5 Tuition: $98 Time: 8:00 am 4:45 pm ( Includes MN Energy Hour ) 1/29 Friday Bloomington Good, Better, Best: When Quality, Price, and Value All Matter Our instructor provides you with the essentials of valuing products and features of homes with the focal lens of an appraiser, contractor/builder, AND real estate professional in mind. You ll learn what does and does not have monetary value in an appraiser s eyes with a snapshot of the essential tools and assessment methods used to establish the ultimate value of a property. Learn about the real difference in construction quality, what has monetary value, and what has aesthetic value alone. The instructor translates terms and definitions into useful information you can communicate to your clients. Whether your interest is existing property sales, renovation, or new construction, you ll learn the truth about what does and does not necessarily bring value to a property, increasing your knowledge and your value to clients. Appraisal 101 what they do and why it matters to you What the new quality numbers mean to your clients Products and materials that create value Architectural styles and features Communicating quality distinctions to clients to improve knowledge and selection Credits: 7.5 (MN) Tuition: $98 Time: 8:00 am 4:45 pm (Includes MN Energy Hour) 12/15 Tuesday Bloomington Winning Strategies for Insurance Claim Work There will always be claimable damage losses to property that will be covered by insurance. Losses could come from fire, water damage, natural disasters, or an unexpected failure of a building component. Many building contractors and remodelers already have the skills, knowledge, abilities, and tools to perform needed restoration work. However, working with insurance claims is different from working face-to-face with a homeowner, mainly because other parties and regulations are involved. This course will highlight and explain the typical processes involved in restoring property back to pre-loss condition. You will learn how to work with the insurance company representative, the homeowner, and the lending institution. If you are looking for another niche to get into, this could be your calling! Understanding the insurance claim The fine print: Policy 101 and language A typical timeline Appraising and valuing improvements Dealing with specialists Getting the money Increasing your profit margin Credits: 7 (MN) 6.5 (WI) Tuition: $98 Time: 8:00 am 4:00 pm (Includes MN Energy Hour) 1/15 Friday St. Paul 2/15 Monday Bloomington 3/24 Thursday St. Paul 2016 Continuing Education Metro Locations Bloomington BLN Office Park 2051 Killebrew Drive, Suite 110, Bloomington, MN 109 St. Paul Bandana Square, Atrium Office Building 1295 Bandana Boulevard North (East Entrance), Suite 245 St. Paul, MN PINEVIEW LN. N GROVE DR. 109 Maple Grove Community Center Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN COMMUNITY CENTER WEAVER LAKE RD, MAPLE GROVE, MN 2/17 Wednesday St. Paul 1/6 Wednesday St. Paul 3/30 Wednesday St. Paul 2/29 Monday Bloomington For OnDemand Online Video Course Options Visit

7 2016 Course Calendar December 12/9 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program St. Paul 8:00 am 5:00 pm 12/15 Good Better Best: When Quality, Price and Value all Matter Bloomington 8:00 am 4:45 pm 12/17 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 12/21 The Tiny House: Is it a Phase or Craze? St. Paul 8:00 am 11:45 am 12/21 Code RED Alert: What is New and Necessary for You to Know St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 12/22 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course St. Paul 8:00 am 12:00 pm 12/22 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:00 pm January 1/4 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program St. Paul 8:00 am 5:00 pm 1/5 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Maple Grove 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/5 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Rochester 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1/5 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Rochester 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 1/6 Good Better Best: When Quality, Price and Value all Matter St. Paul 8:00 am 4:45 pm 1/7 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/7 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Hinckley 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/8 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Duluth 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/9 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Bloomington 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1/9 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 1/11 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/11 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Alexandria 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/12 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Detroit Lakes 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1/12 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Detroit Lakes 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 1/13 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Bloomington 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1/13 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 1/14 The Tiny House: Is it a Phase or Craze? Bloomington 8:00 am 11:45 am 1/14 Code RED Alert: What is New and Necessary for You to Know Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 1/15 Winning Strategies for Insurance Claim Work St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/16 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Mankato 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1/16 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Mankato 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 1/19 Unsellable to Sold: Can Every House Be A Dream Home? St. Paul 8:00 am 4:45 pm 1/20 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program Bloomington 8:00 am 5:00 pm 1/20 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St Cloud 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/21 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course St. Paul 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1/21 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 1/21 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Fergus Falls 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/22 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/23 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/25 Teardowns: Razing Big Profits Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/26 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Bloomington 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1/26 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 1/27 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/28 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Marshall 8:00 am 4:00 pm 1/29 All Under One Roof Bloomington 8:00 am 4:45 pm 1/29 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Worthington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2016 Course Calendar February 2/1 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Duluth 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2/1 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Duluth 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2/2 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Maple Grove 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/3 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course St. Paul 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2/3 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2/4 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program St. Paul 8:00 am 5:00 pm 2/4 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Owatonna 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/5 Code RED Alert: What is New and Necessary for You to Know St. Paul 8:00 am 11:45 am 2/5 The Tiny House: Is it a Phase or Craze? St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 2/8 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Bloomington 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2/8 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2/9 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/9 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bemidji 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/10 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Thief River 8:00 am 4:00 pm Falls 2/11 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/12 Unsellable to Sold: Can Every House Be A Dream Home? Bloomington 8:00 am 4:45 pm 2/12 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Mankato 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2/12 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Mankato 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2/13 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/15 Winning Strategies for Insurance Claim Work Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/15 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course St Cloud 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2/15 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements St Cloud 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2/16 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/17 All Under One Roof St. Paul 8:00 am 4:45 pm 2/17 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Rochester 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/18 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program Bloomington 8:00 am 5:00 pm 2/19 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Detroit Lakes 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/20 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course St. Paul 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2/20 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2/22 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Maple Grove 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/22 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Grand Rapids 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/23 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Baxter 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2/23 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Baxter 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2/24 Code RED Alert: What is New and Necessary for You to Know Bloomington 8:00 am 11:45 am 2/24 The Tiny House: Is it a Phase or Craze? Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 2/25 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Bloomington 8:00 am 12:00 pm 2/25 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 2/25 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Winona 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/26 Teardowns: Razing Big Profits St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/27 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 2/29 Good Better Best: When Quality, Price and Value all Matter Bloomington 8:00 am 4:45 pm

8 2016 Course Calendar March 3/1 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program St. Paul 8:00 am 5:00 pm 3/1 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Hutchinson 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/2 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Bloomington 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3/2 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 3/3 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Maple Grove 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/5 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Duluth 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/7 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Rochester 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3/7 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Rochester 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 3/8 Unsellable to Sold: Can Every House Be A Dream Home? Bloomington 8:00 am 4:45 pm 3/9 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm Important Information How to Register: 1 Look over the course descriptions. 2 Select the course that covers the topic of your choice and fits your schedule. 3 Many classes fill up. To avoid disappointment, register for classes today. Online: By Phone: Our customer service representatives are ready to help Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am 6:00 pm and Friday, 7:30 am 5:00 pm. Call toll-free /10 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course St. Paul 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3/10 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 3/10 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St Cloud 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/12 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/14 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program Bloomington 8:00 am 5:00 pm 3/14 The Tiny House: Is it a Phase or Craze? St. Paul 8:00 am 11:45 am 3/14 Code RED Alert: What is New and Necessary for You to Know St. Paul 1:00 pm 4:45 pm 3/15 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Bloomington 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3/15 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 3/15 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Mankato 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/17 Teardowns: Razing Big Profits Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/17 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Detroit Lakes 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3/17 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Detroit Lakes 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 3/18 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/18 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Walker 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/21 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Bloomington 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3/21 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Bloomington 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 3/22 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Bloomington 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/22 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Rochester 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/24 Winning Strategies for Insurance Claim Work St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/24 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code Baxter 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/25 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course St Cloud 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3/25 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements St Cloud 1:00 pm 4:00 pm 3/28 Residential Contractor/Remodeler Update: Impact and Opportunities with the New Code St. Paul 8:00 am 4:00 pm 3/29 Certified Renovator Refresher Training Course Duluth 8:00 am 12:00 pm 3/29 Accessibility, Certifications, and Energy Improvements Duluth 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Check-in begins 30 minutes before class. Our customer service representatives will get you checked in and give you your course workbook. By paying in advance, you will be checked in without delay. Complimentary coffee and tea will be available at each location. Courses must be attended in their entirety. It is important that you arrive on time and stay for the entire class in order to receive continuing education credit. Minnesota rules require that we monitor attendance and do not allow us to issue credit for less than the approved number of hours. Dress in comfortable, casual clothing. We also recommend dressing in layers so that you can maintain your personal comfort. Cancellation and refund policy Advance registration and payment is required. If for any reason you are unable to attend, simply contact us within one year, and we ll gladly arrange to reschedule your class, credit your payment towards a different course, or refund your tuition. 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