Affordable Housing

 
Neighborworks-image-177Housing that is physically and financially sustainable can change lives and improve neighborhoods. The shortage of affordable housing and the fierce competition for funds have been national challenges for many decades and the current economic crisis has exacerbated the problems in many locales. Effective response requires skills in project management and in-depth knowledge of the many public and private financial resources.
 

**Enrollment in this certificate program is currently paused**
 

Effective 5/1/2023, NeighborWorks America is pausing enrollment for the Affordable Housing certificate program until further notice, as we revamp its structure to better meet your needs. If you are currently enrolled and have questions, please contacts us at [email protected]. 
 
See Below for Program Details:
Candidates
How to Earn a Professional Certificate
Program Coursework
Online Testing

As with all professional certificates, this program has been developed in conjunction with the faculty of the NeighborWorks Training Institutes — instructors with significant expertise in the fields of housing financing, design and development, and project management.

Candidates

This program is particularly appropriate for: 

  • Nonprofit housing developers
  • For-profit affordable housing developers
  • Local, state and federal government housing representatives
  • Board members and staff of community development organizations

How to Earn a Professional Certificate

Individuals seeking to earn a professional certificate in affordable housing must:

It is possible to complete all program requirements in as few as three institutes. With prior approval by training division staff, candidates may receive credit for relevant courses taken no more than two years prior to enrollment in the certificate program.

For answers to questions, call 800-438-5547 or email [email protected].

Program Coursework

The Affordable Housing Professional Certificate Programs require nine courses to complete. There are three required courses; three courses that specialize in either Funding and Finance or Project Management, and an additional three “elective” courses. When participants complete their chosen program, they will have a comprehensive understanding of the affordable housing arena, and be capable of applying current theory and best practices.

Each of the required courses (below) for both certificate programs must be followed by a final test: 

Funding and Finance Certificate 

Required courses:

Select three courses from the list below.  

Elective courses:

Select three additional courses for the Affordable Housing course catalog. 

Project Management Certificate 

Required courses:

Select three courses from the list below. 

Elective courses:

Select three additional courses from the Affordable Housing course catalog.

Online Testing

Candidates must take the online tests for the applicable required courses. Learn more about online testing for professional certificate program courses.