Education & Training

At DBIA, we believe in empowering professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the world of design-build. Our comprehensive education offerings are designed to cater to individuals and teams, providing them with the tools they need to succeed. With both virtual and in-person options, earning continuing education hours has never been easier.

• Certification Workshops
  Our certification workshops offer a measurable standard to evaluate your understanding of Design-Build Done Right®. Become a Designated Design-Build Professional with a DBIA® or Assoc. DBIA® certification and showcase your expertise. Learn from experienced professionals whose commitment to Design-Build Done Right® ensures certified design-build professionals have the practical knowledge and skills to deliver successful projects.

• Education Courses
  Our courses are designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Taught by industry experts with decades of experience, these courses provide practical strategies and techniques for successful design-build projects. Our instructors bring real-world design-build expertise to their courses, ensuring attendees receive personal attention and valuable insights.

• Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy
  The Academy is tailored to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills needed for integrated project delivery. With six modules focusing on the Design-Build Done Right® Leadership model, the Academy prepares individuals from any position or discipline for effective leadership in design-build projects. With the rapid growth of design-build nationwide, the need for leaders who can deftly navigate the unique landscape of collaborative project delivery is more important than ever. Connect with graduates through the online Academy Directory:
  
  Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy Directory
  
  Announcing a new bootcamp format for the Academy in 2025!
  The 6 courses in the Academy are offered via three convenient options:
  1. Leadership Mastery Bootcamp: All 6 courses in person over 5 consecutive days.
  2. Accelerated Leadership Bootcamp: 3 courses in person over 3 consecutive days with the remaining 3 courses taken a la carte.
  3. A la carte: Take courses individually through a combination of virtual and online options.
  
  View 2025 CDLA Schedule

• Company-Based Training
  Tailored to fit your organization’s needs, our company-based training brings Design-Build Done Right® education to your workplace. Whether you’re a large agency or a small organization, our customized training options cater to your specific requirements. Our highly trained instructors will work with your team to provide the best education at your convenience.

• Webinars
  Our monthly Design-Build Delivers Webinar series provides timely and targeted industry topics exclusively focused on design-build. These webinars provide yet another platform for DBIA to offer real-world lessons, solutions and innovations for design-build professionals at any stage of their career – whether you’re a young professional or a seasoned pro. Watch them live or view the recordings in our archive.

• Conference Recordings
  Missed a session during one of our conferences or weren’t able to attend? No problem! DBIA offers access to select conference session recordings online. Purchase individual sessions or entire conference packages and ensure you never miss another valuable conference session.

• Subscription Service
  Our online Subscription Service offers access to live and on-demand webinars, along with hundreds of hours of recorded conference sessions, all at a discounted price. Save 50% over the course of a year subscription and access valuable educational content conveniently. Our subscription service provides you with the best education in design-build.