Let's Talk Certification

About 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.

Publisher

Steve Mickley

Category

business · education · government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 May 2019

Latest episode

12 Jan 2021

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jan 2021

   Announcing the New Practice Test

   In this episode, Steve has two announcements for you (one of which is spoiled in the title).

2. 

   7 Jan 2021

   Open Q and A

   In this episode, Steve opens up the floor for a Q and A.

3. 

   16 Dec 2020

   Notes from the ProctorU White Paper

   In this episode, Steve shares his notes from the ProctorU White Paper.

4. 

   13 Oct 2020

   Interview with James Wright, FAIBD

5. 

   15 Sept 2020

   Interview with Rory McCorkle

   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.

6. 

   18 Aug 2020

   Interview with John Fought

7. 

   18 Aug 2020

   Interview With Bernie Kern

8. 

   12 Jun 2020

   Interview with Rusty Hudnet

   Steve Mickley interviews Rusty Hudnet, Certification Director.

9. 

   12 May 2020

   Interview with Sam Morgan

   Steve Mickley interviews Sam Morgan, CPBD.

10. 

    18 Mar 2020

    Interview with Jeremy Farner

    Steve Mickley interviews Jeremy Farner, who is the Director of the Architectural Technology Department at Weber State University.

11. 

    9 Jan 2020

    Interview with Former AIBD President David Pillsbury

    Steve Mickley interviews former AIBD President David Pillsbury.

12. 

    10 Dec 2019

    Pre-Exam Questions from Larry Stephenson

    Steve takes some Pre-Exam Questions from Larry Stephenson.

13. 

    16 Sept 2019

    Interview with Brendan Smythe, CPBD

    This month's guests are Brendan Smythe, CPBD, in Eagle, Idaho. Brendan earned his CPBD designation just over a year ago.

14. 

    26 Aug 2019

    Interview with Miguel Villalobos Sandoval, CPBD, and Casey Thompson, CPBD

    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.

15. 

    18 Jul 2019

    Interview with Kristin Kaiser, CPBD

    In this episode, AIBD Executive Directer Steve Mickley interviews Kristin Kaiser, CPBD, of Keen Development Group.

16. 

    8 Jul 2019

    Interview with Pamela Macior, CPBD

    This month’s guest is Pamela Macior, CPBD, a designer in Leland, North Carolina, who services much of the east portion of the state. Pamela earned her CPBD designation this past March. AIBD Executive Director, Steve Mickley will be interviewing Pam to learn why she pursued the building design certification, ask her to describe her experiences registering for and taking the CPBD exam, and more. Pam has also agreed to share her approach to preparing for the exam and any advice she has for others.

17. 

    29 May 2019

    Interview With Dan Turner, CPBD

    Listen as Certified Professional Building Designer, Dan Turner, tells us about his year long journey on the path to becoming a CPBD.

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