NCHEC Certification and Credentials

NCHEC CertificationNeighborworks-image-82The 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.

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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.
 

 

Financial capability 

 

Ideal for financial coaches, financial and housing counselors, & program managers 

 

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Pre-purchase homeownership education 

 

Ideal for educators providing group training in a seminar or workshop format

 

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Post-purchase homeownership education 

 

Ideal for counselors facilitating post-purchase seminars and workshops

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Homeownership counseling 

 

Ideal for professionals conducting one-on-one housing counseling

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Foreclosure intervention and default counseling 

 

Ideal for professionals with at least one year of foreclosure intervention counseling experience

 

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Homeownership counseling for program managers and executive directors 

 

Ideal for professionals at a more senior/oversight level

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Rental housing counseling 

 

Ideal for professionals counseling clients in rental housing

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Post-purchase homeownership education in native communities 

 

Ideal for professionals who specialize in assisting clients in Native country

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Rental eviction intervention 

 

Ideal for professionals counseling clients in rental housing eviction

 

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