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CAPS Certification Class New Schedule for 2026!

All classes are delivered online. Save the date for the session that meets your needs or register for the upcoming session. All sessions include CAPS I, II, and III.

  • May 14-16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST (Virtual)
  • September 17-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST (Virtual)

CAPS Class Schedule February

  • February 2, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • February 3, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • February 4, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)

CAPS Class Schedule April

(Venue: RRHBA at 1626 Apperson Dr Salem,
VA 24153 United States)

  • April 6, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (In Person)
  • April 7, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (In Person)
  • April 8, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (In Person)

CAPS Class Schedule May

  • May 4, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • May 5, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • May 6, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)

Register for a CAPS Course

CAPS CLASSES

Get a discount for NAHB Members
$ 299
  • Choose Between CAPS I, II, III Classes
  • 8 Hours of Virtual Learning
  • Earn a CAPS Certificate
Register Here

BUNDLE CAPS CLASSES

Get a discount for NAHB Members
$ 847
  • Bundle of CAPS I, II, III Classes(Choose your own schedule)
  • 8 Hours of Virtual Learning for each Class
  • Earn a CAPS Certificate
Register Here

About CAPS Certification Class

The Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) program is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to support homeowners who want to age safely and comfortably in their own homes.

CAPS Course Overview

    • CAPS I focuses on effectively communicating with aging-in-place clients and their families, understanding their concerns, and navigating the challenges of reaching and serving this unique market.

    • CAPS II explores essential design concepts and common features that make home environments safer, more accessible, and more livable.

    • CAPS III brings the learning together through real-world case studies, allowing participants to apply their knowledge to practical aging-in-place scenarios.

What a CAPS Professional Is Trained In

A Certified Aging in Place Specialist has specialized training in:

  • The unique physical, emotional, and lifestyle needs of older adults

  • Aging-in-place home modifications and accessibility solutions

  • Common remodeling projects related to safety and usability

  • Identifying and resolving barriers within the home environment

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB):

“The CAPS designation helps you make your clients’ homes more visitable. Even if homeowners don’t believe they need additional task lighting, grab bars, or other modifications for their own use, family members and visitors might. CAPS helps you guide clients toward the right choices and provides greater security in a remodeling market niche that continues to grow in popularity.”

Professional Standards and Industry Value

The CAPS program, developed by the NAHB, requires graduates to meet prescribed standards of business practice, complete a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold a rigorous code of ethics.

Professionals who earn the CAPS designation gain a strong understanding of:

  • Product specifications and quality standards

  • Proper installation techniques

  • Best practices that ensure high-quality, safe, and durable outcomes for consumers

Who Needs CAPS Certification?

CAPS certification is valuable for anyone who works with individuals who are aging in place—or who may be considering home modifications to support long-term safety, accessibility, and independence. If your role involves housing, health, design, or client advocacy, CAPS can strengthen your expertise and credibility.

This certification is especially relevant for:

  • Remodelers and general contractors

  • Trade subcontractors, including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, roofers, flooring and lighting contractors, low-voltage and home automation specialists, drywall contractors, cement finishers, cabinet or countertop fabricators, tile setters, painters, and window or door installers

  • Occupational and physical therapists

  • Interior designers, including kitchen and bath designers

  • Architects, building designers, and structural engineers

  • Real estate professionals, including sales agents and developers

  • Medical and healthcare professionals

  • Mobility equipment specialists and assistive technology professionals

  • Home health providers and care coordinators

  • Insurance agents and claims adjusters

  • Nonprofit housing agencies

  • Independent living centers and senior housing facility executives

Whether you are directly modifying homes, advising clients, or supporting aging adults through healthcare or housing decisions, CAPS certification equips you with the knowledge to provide safer, more effective, and client-centered aging-in-place solutions.

CAPS Certification Class Schedule — Newly Revised for 2026!

All classes are delivered online. Save the date for the session that meets your needs or register for the upcoming session. All sessions include CAPS I, II, and III.

  • May 14-16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST (Virtual)
  • September 17-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST (Virtual)

CAPS Class Schedule February

  • February 2, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • February 3, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • February 4, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)

CAPS Class Schedule April

  • April 6, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • April 7, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • April 8, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)

CAPS Class Schedule May

  • May 4, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • May 5, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)
  • May 6, 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST (Virtual)

About CAPS Certification Class

  • CAPS I covers how to communicate with potential aging-in-place clients and their families and the challenges of reaching these clients.
  • CAPS II covers design concepts and common features that make the home environment safer and more accessible.
  • CAPS III brings it all together and presents real-world case studies that allow students to apply their knowledge to various scenarios.

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A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) has been trained in:

  • The unique needs of the older adult population
  • Aging-in-place home modifications
  • Common remodeling projects
  • Solutions to common barriers

From the NAHB: “The CAPS designation helps you make your clients’ homes more ‘visitable. Even if the homeowners don’t think they need additional task lighting, grab bars, and other home modifications for their own use, their family members and visitors might. CAPS helps you help your clients make the right choices, and it gives you more security in remodeling market niche that’s continuing to grow in popularity.”

The Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) program of the NAHB and requires that graduates meet prescribed standards of business practice, have proven track records of successful project management, complete a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program’s rigorous code of ethics.

An individual with these certifications will have a good understanding of specifications, product quality, and installation techniques to help assure a first-class installation for the consumer.

CAPS certification includes three classes: Everyone must take all three classes regardless of previous experience. These certification classes are offered online on consecutive days with no travel.

Who Needs CAPS Certification?

CAPS certification is important for anyone working with individuals who are aging in place or thinking of modifying their home. That includes:

  • Remodeler or general contractor
  • Trades sub-contractor (carpenter, plumber, electrician, roofer, flooring or lighting contractor, low-voltage electrical systems, home automation, drywall contractor, cement finisher, cabinet or countertop fabricator, tile setter, painter, window or door installer, or so many others)
  • Occupational or physical therapist
  • Interior designer (including kitchen and bath designer)
  • Architects (including building designers or structural engineers)
  • Real estate sales professionals or developers
  • Medical professionals
  • Mobility equipment specialist or assistive technology professional
  • Home health provider
  • Insurance agent or adjuster
  • Non-profit housing agency
  • Independent living center or facility executives

Register for a CAPS Course

Classes are offered through the Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association online. You can find upcoming events here. All CAPS classes are offered online, virtually so you can take a class offered by any instructor at any time. By registering with RRHBA, your certification lessons will come from one of the most recognized instructors offering CAPS courses today.

CAPS CLASSES

Get a discount for NAHB Members
$ 299
  • Choose Between CAPS I, II, III Classes
  • 8 Hours of Virtual Learning
  • Earn a Certified CAPS Certificate
Register Here

BUNDLE CAPS CLASSES

Get a discount for NAHB Members
$ 847
  • Bundle of CAPS I, II, III Classes(Choose your own schedule)
  • 8 Hours of Virtual Learning for each Class
  • Earn a CAPS Certificate
Register Here
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