Industry-recognized professional certification that build careers
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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CIFP (Certified Impact Finance Professional)
The Community Impact Finance Professional (CIFP) Certification is a four-course training pathway for professionals who want to underwrite with both discipline and purpose. Participants build from core business credit analysis to advanced underwriting and community impact finance, gaining the skills to structure stronger deals, support underserved borrowers, and align financing with measurable community outcomes.
EDFP (Economic Development Finance Professional)
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.
HDFP (Housing Development Finance Professional)
Gain the expertise to create impactful affordable housing solutions. Develop advanced skills in financial analysis, deal structuring, and negotiation, and more.
RHDFP (Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP)
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.
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