Fatboy, and others: I was also shocked to see that "chapter education" is now second-tier, but indeed...that's how they've listed it. From what I "hear" some chapters have been handing out CEU's like Halloween Candy. I presume this is the catalyst. I suppose chapters will be able to apply and get status in the new preferred provider program, as the word is that they will be expanding that program. However, (currently at least) it's a pay to play program. Building Code College has to pay annually as a provider, and then there is a fee for each course. I don't think our chapter, Fatboy, is going to be very happy about that idea. I've already showed this to Dave. All I am told about the new program is that it will begin in September.
Georgia Plans Analyst: 1.0 CEU's were free for all of March for supporters of this forum. See link:
http://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/training-opportunities/13861-support-forum-%3D-get-ceus.html
However, that promotion ended. The four free courses I have up right now each have a $49.99 CEU option worth .2 for some and .3 for others. Keep an eye out for more promotions in the future, both on this forum and elsewhere (*hint).
Inspector 102: I'm trying to help folks in your situation. I've already gone out on a limb to offer all my courses for free, but currently still charge for the CEU part to bring in some revenue for expenses. The long term plan for Building Code College.com is to make all of it free for the student, by putting it on the shoulders of the industry. I have recently secured a sponsor for the deck education (announcement coming in May*). Through sponsorships and creative thinking I hope to continue to make the CEU's more and more affordable. Go take the free courses (no strings attached), and help support this plan.
RLGA: I agree with you. It needed some tightening, but perhaps the adjustments will also need some massaging. There are some great chapter education programs out there (Colorado) that have long earned their reputation and should not be "second tier".