Associate Design-Build Professional® (Associate DBIA®)

Three Steps to Certification

1. Read Certification Guidelines and Apply
2. Attend Certification Workshops
3. Take and Pass the Exam

The Assoc. DBIA® does not require hands-on design-build experience and accepts different types of similar experiences. Applicants typically fall into one of the following categories:

  • Developing professionals with educational background in the A/E/C industry
  • Experienced professionals new to design-build project delivery
  • Professionals involved in design-build pre-award activities such as business development and acquisition/procurement

Associate DBIA applicants submit the designated sections of the application to the DBIA’s Certification Department. No references or electives are required for the Assoc. DBIA®.

Application Requirements

Read Certification Guidelines & Requirements for full details. When you’re ready to apply, complete the DBIA® Certification Application.

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Education/Experience

Applicant must have the following:

Educational Background/Experience

  • Option 1 — Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, construction management or DBIA approved field of study.
  • Option 2 — For candidates not holding a degree in an approved field of study or no degree. Functional resume is required (see Certification Guidelines & Requirements for further details).

Please note the required experience below for applicants not holding a degree or not holding a degree in an approved field of study:

Associate DBIA® Applicants: Applicants with a Baccalaureate degree in a non-approved field of study (business, communications, etc.) may qualify with three (3) years of experience in design and/or construction demonstrated through a functional resume OR candidates not holding a degree may qualify with six (6) years of experience in design and/or construction through a functional resume.

Note: The functional resume shall emphasize skills, experience, and accomplishment in order of importance (rather than chronological work history). Resumes not meeting this requirement will be returned, and the application shall be deemed incomplete.

Core Courses

All candidates must complete the following core courses:

To register for courses, visit our Certification Workshops page.