Course catalog
Accelerate your professional journey with Grow America’s (formerly NDC) college-level certificate programs. Gain cutting-edge knowledge, build powerful connections, and position yourself as a leader in community development, all while taking advantage of flexible learning options that meet your needs.
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Not sure where to start? Access the first two modules of ED101 or HD420 for free, no purchase required. Complete them and continue at your own pace.
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CIFP (Community Impact Finance Professional)
Courses: ED101, ED201, CI330, CI430
The Community Impact Finance Professional (CIFP) Certification is a four-course training pathway for professionals who want to underwrite with both discipline and purpose.
CIFP course schedule
| Course | Date | Location | Link |
| August | |||
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| September | |||
| ED201:IC – Business Credit Analysis Part Two | 9/15-9/17 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| CI330 – Advanced Business Credit Analysis | 9/15-9/18 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| October | |||
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis | 10/5-10/9 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| CI430 – Underwriting for Community Impact | 10/26-10/29 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| November | |||
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis | 11/2-11/6 | Jacksonville, FL | Register |
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| December | |||
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
EDFP (Economic Development Finance Professional)
Courses: ED101, ED201, ED202, ED300
Equip yourself with the skills to drive successful economic development initiatives in your community. Build skills in business credit analysis, real estate finance, and more.
EDFP course schedule
| Course | Date | Location | Link |
| August | |||
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| September | |||
| ED201:IC – Business Credit Analysis Part Two | 9/15-9/17 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| October | |||
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis | 10/5-10/9 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| November | |||
| ED202 – Real Estate Finance | 11/2-11/6 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis | 11/2-11/6 | Jacksonville, FL | Register |
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| December | |||
| ED300 – The Art of Deal Structuring | 12/7-12/12 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| ED101 – Economic Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| ED201 – Business Credit Analysis Part One | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
HDFP (Housing Development Finance Professional)
Courses: HD410, HD420, HD423, HD435
Gain the expertise to create impactful affordable housing solutions. Develop advanced skills in financial analysis, deal structuring, and negotiation, and more.
HDFP course schedule
| Course | Date | Location | Link |
| August | |||
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| September | |||
| HD410 – Home Ownership Finance | 9/21-9/25 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| October | |||
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | 10/19-10/23 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD435 – Rental Housing Development Finance: Problem Solving & Deal Structuring | 10/26-10/30 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| November | |||
| HD423 – Computer Spreadsheet Analysis for Rental Housing | 11/16-11/19 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| December | |||
| HD435 – Rental Housing Development Finance | 12/14-12/18 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
RHDFP (Rental Housing Development Finance Professional)
Courses: HD420, HD423, HD435
Explore the practice of affordable rental housing finance and development. Learn learn the steps of the housing development process and other key skills to succeed.
RHDFP course schedule
| Course | Date | Location | Link |
| August | |||
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| September | |||
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| October | |||
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | 10/19-10/23 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD435 – Rental Housing Development Finance: Problem Solving & Deal Structuring | 10/26-10/30 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| November | |||
| HD423 – Computer Spreadsheet Analysis for Rental Housing | 11/16-11/19 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
| December | |||
| HD435 – Rental Housing Development Finance | 12/14-12/18 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| HD420 – Rental Housing Development Finance | Six months access | Self-Paced | Register |
Webinars and short courses
Explore our collection of upcoming and past webinars designed to inform, inspire, and educate. Each webinar offers valuable insights across a variety of topics, led by experts and industry professionals. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, stay current with trends, or earn continuing education credits, our webinars provide convenient, accessible learning opportunities for all audiences.
Webinar schedule
| Course | Date | Location | Link |
| August | |||
| Short Course: Small Business Owner’s Guide to Understanding Financial Statements | 8/18 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| After-Tax Cash Flow Analysis Webinar | 8/27 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| September | |||
| Funding Sources for CDFIs Webinar | 9/22 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| Working With Your Public Housing Authority Webinar | 10/22 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| Short Course: Reviewing Developer Proposals | 10/29 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| November | |||
| Workforce Housing Development Webinar | 11/12 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
| December | |||
| Opportunity Zones 2.0 Webinar | 12/3 | Live Remote via Zoom | Register |
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