Let's Talk Certification

Let's Talk Certification

Getting the Certified Professional Building Designer® (CPBD™) designation can be daunting. The second Tuesday of each month, join Steve Mickley, a long-time CPBD and chief staff officer at AIBD, as he interviews guests who have successfully completed their journeys to becoming a CPBD. If you're interested in becoming a building designer, want to earn your CPBD designation, or just want to hear some great career advice, this is the podcast for you.

Episodes

January 12, 2021 58 mins
In this episode, Steve has two announcements for you (one of which is spoiled in the title).
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October 13, 2020 63 mins
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September 15, 2020 61 mins

Join Steve Mickley, a long-time CPBD and chief staff officer at AIBD, as he interviews Rory McCorkle, Senior Vice President of Certification and Admissions at PSI Services LLC. 

For the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE), Rory chaired an external stakeholders working group that studied the value of certification. 

The final report reflects data from 9400+ answering questions about the importance of certification, how it make...

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August 18, 2020 48 mins
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August 18, 2020 55 mins
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June 12, 2020 47 mins
Steve Mickley interviews Rusty Hudnet, Certification Director.
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May 12, 2020 49 mins
Steve Mickley interviews Sam Morgan, CPBD.
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March 18, 2020 45 mins
  • AIBD.org/certification
  • AIBD.org/podcasts
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December 10, 2019 39 mins
  • https://AIBD.org/certification
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September 16, 2019 59 mins

Each month, a guest CPBD shares the approach they used to prepare for the Certified Professional Building Designer(R) exam. Interviewed by a member of the AIBD "A-Team," guests are also asked why they pursued the building design certification, asked to describe their experiences registering for and taking the CPBD exam,  asked for suggestions to others seeking accreditation, and more.

This month's guests are Brendan Smythe, CPBD, in...

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This month’s guests are Miguel Villalobos Sandoval, CPBD, in Austin, Texas and Casey Thompson, CPBD, in Wilmington, NC. Miguel earned his CPBD designation about six months ago and Casey, just over a year.

  • AIBD.org/certification
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July 18, 2019 58 mins
  • http://keendevelopmentgroup.com/
  • AIBD.org/certification
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July 8, 2019 59 mins
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