Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) Certification
Master the complex world of affordable housing development finance. Grow America’s Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) Certification Program™ is a rigorous, four-course training series that explores the skills essential for successful affordable housing development. Participants build the capacity to translate housing opportunities into results for their communities through case studies based on actual deals structured by our professional staff across urban and rural communities nationwide.
HDFP certification program details
Topics covered
- Understanding the housing development process
- Financial analysis techniques
- Negotiating, Problem-solving, Deal structuring techniques and more
Required coursework
- HD410 – Home Ownership Finance
- HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance
- HD423 – Computer Spreadsheet Analysis for Rental Housing
- HD435 – Rental Housing Development Finance: Problem Solving and Deal Structuring
Available learning formats
- Online, Self-Paced
- Live Remote
- In-Person
Certification requirements
Certification candidates must complete all four courses and pass the examination administered on the final day of each class. You may attend the courses at your own pace but may not enroll in any course until you have met all prerequisites.
Cost
$7,250 – $7,400 or $1,700 – $1,850 per course (based on the course and the learning format).
How to get started
To earn your certificate, simply follow the required coursework, starting with the first course. There is no time limit for when the courses must be completed. Once you complete all of the required courses and pass their exams, you will automatically receive your certification.
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Recertification
All certificate holders are required to recertify every three years to maintain their credentials. Learn more about recertification.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Bring our nationally recognized training programs straight to your community. Grow America offers in-person, on-site training which can be tailored specifically for local organizations, networks, and community groups. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
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