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To enroll in the Certified Housing Asset Manager designation, please complete the NeighborWorks America certification enrollment form here. Please note, there is a $100 adminstrative fee. 

Earning the Asset Management Specialist (AMS) designation is required before taking the more advanced classes in the Certified Housing Asset Manager training program. You can find out about the AMS program and how to enroll here.

If you have already started on the Certified Housing Asset Manager program but are not sure if you have submitted the enrollment form or what classes you have completed, please email nwcertificates@nw.org to find out. We’re happy to clear up any questions or details you may need!

Upcoming Classes

Virtual Instructor-Led Sessions:

Advanced Financial Tools for Asset Managers AM321vc/AM322vc 

We will be offering Advanced Financial Tools for Asset Managers  virtually with a live instructor over the course of 8 weeks. It will be divided into two parts AM321vc and AM322vc. Each section and offers plenty of time to thoroughly engage with the material, network with your peers, and enhance your skillset. Please note AM322vc builds on AM321vc and must be taken consecutively.

Start date for AM321vc: October 1, 2024 

Course dates for AM322vc: November 12, 19, 26 and December 3 2024 

*All classes will be online Tuesdays from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST.

The Real Estate Development Process: Step By Step 

Spring & Fall 2025 – Exact dates TBD. 


In-Person Trainings:

Mark your calendars and start planning your 2025 around when and where you can take in-person courses.

NeighborWorks Training Institute: February 10-14, 2025 Philadelphia, PA 

These are the courses that will be offered: 

  • Nuts and Bolts of Asset Management (AM121)
  • Asset Management Fundamentals (AM290)
  • Financial Fundamentals of Asset Management (AM291)
  • Advanced Financial Tools (AM321)
  • Advanced Housing Asset Management (AM351)
  • Using the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) (AH115 )
  • How to Maintain Compliance in LIHTC Projects (LIHTC) (AH211)
  • The Fundamentals of Affordable Housing Development (AH101)

Registration opens in Fall 2024. 

NeighborWorks Training Institute: August 25-29, 2025 New Orleans, LA 

These are the courses that will tentatively be offered: 

  • Nuts and Bolts of Asset Management (AM121)
  • Asset Management Fundamentals (AM290)
  • Financial Fundamentals of Asset Management (AM291)
  • Advanced Financial Tools (AM321)
  • Advanced Housing Asset Management (AM351)

*Please note courses are subject to change. 

Map Out Your CHAM Asset Management Training Path

with our Planning Worksheet and our Training At-a-Glance

Hybrid Asset Management Specialist Certificate Available!

You can now take AMS as a hybrid program and mix and match between in-person and on demand courses. We can even bring it directly to you!

Learn more about AMS course offerings HERE

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