HO229vcx: Homebuyer Education Methods: Training the Trainer
This course prepares you to design and deliver comprehensive homebuyer education programs tailored to your audience. You’ll explore adult learning theory, behavioral finance and change models to create engaging content. Learn to teach clients how to assess homeownership readiness, manage money, understand credit, navigate the mortgage process and maintain their home. You’ll also gain skills in lesson planning, group facilitation and program evaluation. This course equips you to build effective programs that empower clients to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable homeownership.
What You'll Learn
- Design effective homebuyer education programs using proven adult learning methods and facilitation skills
- Deliver interactive training on mortgages, budgeting, and credit using hands-on teaching techniques
- Help participants assess homebuying readiness and develop personalized action plans for success
Live Session Schedule
Come Prepared for the Course
Pre-Work & Preparation
Complete all pre-work by provided deadlines
Active Participation
Attend live sessions and engage in collaborative activities
Software Requirements
Microsoft Word, Padlet, and Zoom proficiency required
Hardware Setup
Dual monitors, webcam, and file management capabilities
Your Instructor
Louie Hendon, III
Faculty Member | NeighborWorks
What Learners Are Saying
Pre-purchase Homeownership Education Certification (NCHEC)
The Pre-purchase Homeownership Education Certification prepares practitioners to confidently guide clients through the full homebuying journey—from assessing readiness to strengthening financial capability and delivering effective pre‑purchase education. Learners develop the expertise to teach core homeownership concepts, support informed decision‑making, and empower families to achieve sustainable homeownership. This certification demonstrates the ability to serve as a trusted educator who helps individuals turn their homeownership goals into reality.
Courses needed to earn this credential:
- HO229 Homebuyer Education Methods: Training the Trainer (in-person or faculty-led)
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