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Take a moment to study the following certification programs and see how can they benefit you as an affordable housing professional.
National Affordable Housing Professional® Certification (NAHP®)
NAHP is the only professional certification program with stringent requirements dedicated solely to recognizing and promoting achievement of the highest possible standards in affordable housing management.
Certified Professional of Occupancy™ (CPO™)
The Certified Professional of Occupancy™ (CPO™) course is the only comprehensive program covering the entire HUD Handbook 4350.3 including the latest revisions. Each participant receives an updated version of this Handbook in the course.
Blended Compliance Designation (BCD)
NAHMA’s Blended Compliance Designation (BCD) course is a comprehensive program designed to cover advanced topics related to working with the HUD 4350.3 Occupancy handbook (version REV 1-Change 4), such as managing mixed-finance properties, managing corporate access to HUD secure systems, managing front-line staff in their occupancy compliance duties, and more.
Fair Housing Compliance™ (FHC™)
The requirements set forth in the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 regulations are enormously complex and far-reaching. NAHMA’s Fair Housing Compliance™ (FHC™) course trains managers to understand these complex regulations, and provides clear instructions on fair housing laws.
Specialist in Housing Credit Management® (SHCM®)
The Specialist in Housing Credit Management® (SHCM®) certification has been developed by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) especially for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
NAHMT™ and NAHMS™ Maintenance Credentials
The National Accredited Housing Maintenance Technician™ (NAHMT™) and National Accredited Housing Maintenance Supervisor™ (NAHMS™) credentials were conceived and designed to recognize those apartment housing maintenance professionals, who, through their completion of strict NAHMT and NAHMS requirements, have met the highest possible industry standards.
Credential for Green Property Management™ (CGPM™)
The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) and National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) offer the Credential for Green Property Management™ (CGPM™) to on-site managers, maintenance staff and supervisors of front-line staff based on green building principles and best practices.
NAHMA Emerging Leaders Learning Series (NELLS)
The NELLS program is designed exclusively for Affordable Housing Property Management professionals. NELLSManager focuses specifically on topics relevant to frontline professionals, including Property Managers, Leasing Managers, Maintenance Managers and Compliance Specialists. The NELLSExecutive program focuses on topics relevant to senior-level organizational leaders, typically at the Director, Regional, Officer level and above.
Important Forms & Documents
*CPO, BCD and FHC Certificate holders are required to self-certify each year when renewing certificates.
*SHCM Certificate holders are required to complete the SHCM Continuing Education Form and include each event attended.