Course Details

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many individuals to lose money from reduced work hours, job loss or temporary business closures. The ripple effect of an income loss means that many of them may not be able to pay all of their bills, especially debt which can negatively impact their credit. And this negative impact on their credit can create long-term obstacles to financial solvency.

These same individuals are also at the highest risk of scams. These scams prey upon the fears many have surrounding COVID-19 and may block access to legitimate assistance needed for recovery. In this webinar, housing counselors will learn how to best counsel their clients on the necessary steps they should take to protect their credit during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The course will include strategies to help clients:

• Prioritize specific types of debt

• Establish a repayment plan that protects their credit

• Communicate effectively with creditors

• Pinpoint specific COVID-19 scams that are targeting them

• Take measures to protect themselves and their credit

This faculty-led webinar training will last 90 minutes and include resource materials, interactive polling, and participant Q&A with the faculty. A quiz will be open at the conclusion of the session which you must pass in order to obtain a certificate and credit toward continuing education hours. Participants can access the training site upon registration and begin looking at the available resources prior to the live online training session.

This course provides 1.5 hours of continuing education.

Course Length: 1/4 Days

Tuition: $45.0

Course counts toward a professional certificate (PCP): No