This session guides media entrepreneurs through the essential elements of a strong, capital-ready business plan, including vision, market strategy, and financial modeling. Participants will also learn how to assess their readiness for funding programs, identify when they might need capital, and determine what type of financing is appropriate for their projects. By the end of […]
Strengthen your housing counseling practice by effectively using technology in virtual and hybrid service delivery. This course is designed for counselors navigating digital tools while maintaining HUD-compliant documentation and protecting client information. Participants will gain a practical understanding of Client Management Systems (CMS), CRM platforms like Salesforce and HubSpot, and tools for virtual meetings, secure […]
The Loan & Financial Readiness Cohort Application is a 7-week program designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to become loan-ready. Participants will learn to navigate the lending process, strengthen financial capacity, and prepare lender-ready materials to confidently pursue and secure capital. Please complete this application carefully. Incomplete applications may not be considered. […]
Join this three-day virtual course designed to help housing counselors build the math and analytical skills needed to meet HUD standards. Through interactive exercises, real-world scenarios, and live problem-solving, you’ll learn how to perform accurate financial analyses, calculate affordability, and assess client readiness across rental, pre-purchase, and foreclosure prevention situations. In just 9 hours, you’ll […]
Navigating evolving servicing rules and complex financial challenges requires sharp, practical skills. This 90-minute workshop equips housing counselors to confidently guide homeowners from early delinquency through foreclosure, with a focus on assessing hardship, determining affordability, and identifying the best retention or exit strategies. Through interactive case studies and scam-avoidance exercises, participants will strengthen their ability […]
In this session, NCRC’s Economic Mobility team will be joined by Andrew Schramm from the Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI) to review general SNAP and SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) eligibility criteria and explore how referral processes work between administering agencies and service providers. We will also cover the basic programmatic requirements that third-party partners […]
This webinar explores the evolving Opportunity Zone landscape and what it means for housing, economic development, and community investment practitioners. Participants will gain a practical understanding of Opportunity Zones 2.0, emerging policy changes, workforce housing strategies, and how to build strong project pipelines that align private capital with community priorities. Through real world examples and implementation strategies, […]
Join us for a comprehensive, three-day Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counseling training designed to prepare you to earn your HECM Counseling Certification. This course deepens your understanding of HECM and builds the skills needed to conduct effective, compliant counseling sessions. Through clear instruction and real-world examples, participants will gain a thorough understanding of HUD's […]
Price: Free for members and non-members In today's evolving housing and economic environment, housing counseling agencies must use innovative outreach and marketing strategies to connect with diverse communities and increase awareness of their services. This course explores effective approaches for leveraging community partnerships, data-driven outreach, social media, and targeted engagement strategies to reach underserved populations, build trust, demonstrate program […]
Discover how to build a professional, fully functional website without writing a single line of code. This session will guide participants through AI-powered website builders, showing how to design, customize and launch a website quickly and efficiently. Attendees will learn practical tips for content creation, layout optimization and integrating essential features to showcase their business […]
This course provides housing counselors and financial professionals with practical strategies to assist clients recovering from financial hardship or crisis situations. Participants will learn how to assess debt obligations, develop sustainable budgeting plans, improve credit management skills, and guide clients through financial recovery processes. The training focuses on helping post-crisis clients rebuild financial stability, strengthen long-term money […]
As housing costs rise and communities face increasing environmental and climate-related challenges, housing counselors play a vital role in helping clients achieve resilient, healthy, and efficient sustainable housing. This engaging training provides practical strategies for developing green and resilient housing for the benefit of homeowners. Participants will learn how energy-efficient and resilient housing improvements can […]
