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Microcredential

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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

Category: Affordable Housing

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Affordable Housing Sustainability through Net-Zero Design

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 explore the principles and practices of net-zero housing design and construction. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application, learners will understand the impact of net-zero housing on energy efficiency, sustainability, and affordability. The course will cover energy retrofitting strategies, performance benchmarks, and metrics, as well as site planning and cost-benefit analysis of net-zero housing projects.

Learning Outcomes

After completion of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand and communicate approaches to net-zero housing design and construction processes
Outline appropriate energy efficiency methods & strategies for retrofitting.
Set performance benchmarks and measure metrics for a given scenario.
Adapt site plans and development processes to achieve net-zero.
Conduct a cost-benefit analysis considering financial, environmental, and social aspects of net-zero housing.