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Learning Opportunities

The BIA Education Department provides members and non-members ever-expanding course offerings for construction professionals. Please check the schedule for classes approved by Metro Construction Review (MCR) – formerly Inspections, Permits & Licensing Credit Hours (IPL).

Builders pulling permits in Jefferson County are required to obtain 6 hours of approved courses each year.

Education requirements for Registered Builder Remodelers and Associate Builder Remodelers can be found by clicking here.

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Classes run on the calendar year from January to December.

Online Classes are available now through the end of September. View full list of classes that are available here

In-Person Classes begin in Fall 2026. Schedule coming soon!

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Education FAQs

Have any questions about Continuing Education Classes? If you have additional questions, please email lauren@bialouisville.com

Education Information & Rules

Registration
  • Individuals MUST register for classes HERE.
  • Completed forms can be mailed to the BIA Office, 1000 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville 40223, Attention Education Department.
  • ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST INCLUDE PAYMENT UP FRONT
  • *Members: if you register online to obtain your CEU’s, you MUST log in to your account (Builder’s must register under their own name, not their company name). You will be charged a $10 administrative fee for any
  • If you logged in and are not seeing the member price, re-log in at the registration field or call the BIA 502-429-6000
  • Non-members do not need to login.
Cancellations & Refund Policy
  • Online Courses: No refunds will be issued for online courses, including video and Zoom sessions.
  • Payment Refunds: Payments are transferable but not refundable and may be transferred up to two times per person or company. All transferred payments must be used within the same calendar year.
  • In-Person Courses: Registrations may be cancelled or rescheduled with written notice at least 24 hours prior to the course. A $10 cancellation/reschedule fee will apply.
  • Same-Day Cancellations: A $15 cancellation/reschedule fee will apply for cancellations made on the day of class.
  • No-Show Policy: Participants who fail to attend without prior notice (“no call, no show”) will not receive a refund or credit.
  • Cancellation Requests: All cancellation or reschedule requests must be submitted via email to lauren@bialouisville.com.
Class Cancellation - Weather/Instructor/Etc.
  • Make sure to check your email or the website (bialouisville.com) for updates
  • If the class cannot be re-scheduled or you cannot attend the rescheduled date and time, you can transfer your payment to another class.
Credits
  • You MUST attend a class in its entirety to receive credit
  • NO ONE will be allowed to sign in for a class if more than 10 minutes late. This rule will be strictly enforced!
  • Certificates are emailed to the registrant’s email. Make sure the email is correct when registering. 
  • All classes on schedule apply to Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville (BIA) credits. Not all classes apply to the Metro Construction Review (MCR) required.
  • Metro requires that builders and remodelers upload their own continuing education certificates to Louisville Metro’s Business Portal. Instructions are available upon request.
Class Dates/Times
  • Classes run on the calendar year from January to December.
  • In person classes begin in the Fall. 
  • Dates and times are listed on the Education Calendar.
Class Location
  • All Classes are located at the BIA Office Building at 1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway Suite 100 – unless otherwise noted. THE BIA LOWER LEVEL IS NOT HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.
  • Registrants will be notified if any classes warrant off-site meeting rooms and location change.

 

Cost Per Hour

In Person Cost:

  • BIA Members are charged $40 per hour unless otherwise noted (see class registration).
  • Non-Members are charged $80 per hour unless otherwise noted (see class registration).

     

    Requirements
    • Some classes do require textbooks or other class materials. This is the student’s expense. Please refer to class registration – some class materials will be emailed.
    • Extended cell phone use out of the class could result in loss of credit.
    New Builder Members

    New Builder Members agree that applying to be a Builder Member with the BIA (and not Land Developer Member or Commercial Developer Member) must obtain 18 hours of Continuing Education Units (“CEUs”) in the first year of being a BIA Builder Member, and then subsequently obtain 6 CEUs every year you are a Builder Member of the BIA. You understand that CEUs must be obtained from BIA Education Classes and that Builder members who fail to complete the required number of CEUs are subject to disciplinary action by the BIA, up to and including termination of membership.

    Effective 10/30/2025