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AH101vcx: The Fundamentals of Affordable Housing Development

This course will help you navigate the affordable housing development process and how decisions made along the way influence their success. You’ll follow a project’s evolution from early concept through planning, financing, and long‑term operations, gaining insight into the relationships and challenges that shape development. Through applied exercises, you’ll learn to evaluate feasibility, understand organizational capacity, and interpret budgets in context. By the end, you’ll be prepared to engage confidently in the development process and support mission‑driven housing outcomes.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the key steps and challenges in affordable housing development from start to finish.
  • Build confidence to participate in development teams and make informed, mission-driven decisions.
  • Analyze project feasibility, budgets, and funding sources using real-world examples and practical tools.

Live Session Schedule

Day 1:

Monday, March 16, 2026
Session 1: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET | Session 2: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Day 3:

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Session 1: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET | Session 2: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Come Prepared for the Course

Pre-Work & Preparation

Pre-Work & Preparation

Complete all pre-work by provided deadlines

Active Participation

Active Participation

Attend live sessions and engage in collaborative activities

Software Requirements

Software Requirements

Microsoft Excel and Zoom proficiency required

Hardware Setup

Hardware Setup

Dual monitors, webcam, and file management capabilities

Your Instructor

Maura Camosse-Tsongas

Maura Camosse-Tsongas

Faculty Member | NeighborWorks

Maura Camosse Tsongas is a current faculty member at NeighborWorks America, teaching courses in affordable housing development, financial modeling, and community development. She has extensive experience in housing policy, program development, and community engagement. Maura holds a BA in African Studies from Mount Holyoke College and a Master’s in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin and a Master’s in Urban and Regional Policy from Northeastern University.

What Learners Are Saying

"This course gave me exactly what I needed to get started in housing counseling. The practical tools and real-world examples made it easy to apply what I learned immediately with my clients."

Maria Rodriguez

Housing Counselor, Urban CDC

"As someone transitioning from social work into housing counseling, this course provided the perfect foundation. The content was incredibly relevant to my daily work."

David Chen

Community Development Specialist

"The instructor's expertise really shines through in every module. I appreciated the balance of theory and practical application."

Sarah Johnson

Housing Program Manager

Foundations of Affordable Housing Production Micro-Credential

Foundations of Affordable Housing Production Micro-Credential

The Foundations of Affordable Housing Micro-Credential provides a solid foundation in real estate financing, project planning, and development. This program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of real estate development. 

Courses needed to earn this credential:

  • AH101 The Fundamentals of Affordable Housing Development (in-person or faculty-led)
  • AH121 Real Estate Finance Nuts and Bolts (in-person or faculty-led)
  • AH221 Rental Housing Development Finance (in-person or faculty-led)
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