Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP) Certification
The Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP) Certification Program™ is a three-course training series that thoroughly examines the practice of affordable rental housing finance and development. Participants learn the steps of the housing development process, the techniques used to analyze and structure financing for rental housing deals, and the problem solving and negotiating skills needed to make complicated deals happen.
RHDFP certification program details
Topics covered
- Rental housing development process
- Historic rehabilitation and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
- Negotiating, problem-solving, deal structuring techniques and more
Required coursework
- 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 three courses (HD420, HD423 and HD435) 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
$5,400 – $5,550 for the full certification 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.
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