CP124el

Risk Management in Construction and Rehab

This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to become a highly effective pre-purchase housing counselor. You’ll learn to evaluate client finances, calculate income from diverse sources, interpret credit reports and assess mortgage readiness. You’ll also gain experience developing action plans, conducting follow-ups and navigating the homebuying process. By mastering these skills, you’ll be able to deliver personalized, compliant and impactful counseling sessions that empower clients to achieve homeownership. To obtain full certification in pre-purchase homeownership counseling, it is necessary to complete both this course and the Foreclosure Basics course (HO109 Foreclosure Basics or HO109el) and successfully pass the corresponding exam(s).

This course has 30 hours that count for certification renewal.

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Build skills to guide clients through homebuying, from readiness to budgeting and mortgage basics.

Teach using interactive, accessible methods that connect with diverse audiences and real-life situations.

Empower clients with clear action plans and tools for informed, confident homeownership decisions.

What to Expect

The self-guided courses take approximately 2-4 hours of actual online time to complete, and you have 60 days following registration to manage the time.

Learner Expectations

You must complete all modules and pass the final exam to complete the course. Be sure to manage your time so you can complete all modules and the final exam during your 60-day active registration.

Technical Expectations

To get the most out of this course, you should be comfortable using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom. We recommend having two monitors during live sessions—it makes it easier to follow along and participate. A webcam (even the one built into your laptop works great) and knowing how to download and upload files will also come in handy.

Key Assignments

Throughout the course, there are ungraded check and reflect activities that reinforce your learning. The course has a final exam that must be passed with an 80% or higher score to receive your certificate of completion and credit for the course.

Real Voices, Real Impact

Our courses are built to strengthen your skills and help you apply new knowledge right away. Hear what past learners have shared about their experience and how it’s made a difference in their work.

I am new to affordable housing and this course has answered my questions as to how it works and the process of getting a project funded. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made learning easy

Lucinda P.

This course provided me with tools I can use in my daily activities with clients. It also gave me a broader perspective on how the market evolves and the various accessible options available depending on the situation. The more knowledge and education we acquire, the more we can multiply the benefits and services we offer to our labor market.Karina

Karina M.

This class was wonderful. I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of it. It was so interactive and engaging.

Trina J.

Great class with an extremely knowledgeable instructor. Thanks so much!

Sharon W.

I learned so much in this course. The reading material was easy to understand. The instructor was great. He answered questions quickly. I appreciated the feedback I received from the instructor.

Michelle D.

Amazing how such a simple, clear explanation can make absorbing so much information feel effortless! This is exactly how learning should be! engaging and empowering!

Daynah G.

Great resources; actualized and valuable information. This experience motivate me to look for more information and be more specialized.

E. Garcia

Excellent instructor. She encouraged us to discuss our real life experiences and that helped us learn how to implement real experiences into our individual program.

Erica H.

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