NCHEC CertificationThe NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC) offers a micro-credential and nine certifications for homeownership and community development practitioners. These offerings aim to keep housing counselors and educators at the forefront of their practice -- helping clients solve problems and pursue opportunities related to their housing situation.
Equality in Homeownership Micro-Credential
This micro-credential will strengthen your expertise in legal compliance and advocacy, along with an increased knowledge of available resources for fair housing. By completing the courses to achieve this micro-credential, you will enhance your ability to promote equity, prevent discrimination, and ensure fair and inclusive housing practices.
What You’ll Learn:
Advanced Legal Compliance and Advocacy Skills: Master the legal frameworks and advocacy techniques essential for the housing industry.
Knowledge of Fair Housing Resources: Gain insights into the resources available to support fair housing initiatives.
Promoting Equity: Learn strategies to foster equity within housing communities.
Preventing Discrimination: Understand how to identify and prevent discriminatory practices in housing.
Ensuring Inclusive Housing Practices: Develop skills to create and maintain inclusive housing environments.
Micro-credential Requirements:
- HO213 Fair Housing - What Professionals Need to Know
- HO219 Advancing Homeownership for People of Color
- HO231 Unmasking Bias in Appraisals: Addressing Racial and Socioeconomic Inequities
NCHEC Certifications
All nine certifications align with the National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling.
Additionally, agencies may Adopt the Standards if they employ staff holding these nine NCHEC certifications: Pre-Purchase Homeownership Education, Post-Purchase Homeownership Education, Homeownership Counseling, Foreclosure Intervention & Default Counseling, Financial Capability, Post-Purchase Homeownership Education in Native Communities and Rental Housing Counseling, and Rental Eviction Intervention.
To apply, download the Application for NCHEC Certification. NCHEC certifications must be renewed every three years. Learn about our continuing education policy.