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Credential
Financing Affordable Housing
Type: Microcredential
This course offers participants the chance to obtain a microcredential, which serves as proof of having gained specific skills or competencies relevant to employment. Developed in partnership with employers, industries, and related organizations, the microcredentials align closely with relevant and practical tasks and duties in the workplace. These credentials can be showcased on digital resumes, social media profiles, personal websites, and within email signatures. To receive the microcredential from this course, participants must pass a competency-based assessment successfully.
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Description: Earners of this microcredential can develop and implement financial strategies for affordable housing projects.
Skills: Housing Finance; Risk Management; Multi-stakeholder Fundraising Earning Criteria: Earners of this microcredential have demonstrated their ability to create and integrate financial projections with a business plan and develop a project pitch for an affordable housing initiative. |
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Enrolment options
Financing Affordable Housing
- CEUs:2.4
Delivery: Hyflex - Self-paced online with 2 live online sessions (recorded & optional)
Duration: This course is approximately 24 learning hours total over 6 weeks. (4 hours per week)
In this course, participants will delve into the financial aspects of affordable housing projects. Learners will explore various financing models, project cost estimation, business plan development, and risk management strategies. The course will cover funding opportunities from public and private sectors, operational sustainability, and creating compelling proposals. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants will develop skills to confidently make financial projections and secure funding for affordable housing initiatives.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of distinct housing projects.
- Estimate project costs for a new build construction.
- Support a business plan with financial projections.
- Present a compelling project pitch for funders and community members.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Creating Possibilities for Affordable Housing Projects - Pros & Cons
- Module 2: Risk and Risk Mitigation
- Module 3: Operational Sustainability
- Module 4: Multi-Stakeholder Fundraising
- Module 5: Real Estate Finance
- Module 6: Project/Report Creation & Review
Recommended For:
- Housing development professionals, leaders, and aspiring sector works.
- Non-profit housing board members and employees.
- Municipal leaders, planners, and community developers.
- Manager: A.J. Fraser
- Manager: Lisa O'Neill
- Instructor: Jan Hancock
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