HO250vcx: Homeownership Counseling Certification: Principles, Practices, and Techniques, Part I
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 homeownership counseling, it is necessary to complete both this course and the HO109 Foreclosure Basics course and successfully pass the corresponding exam(s).
What You'll Learn
- 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.
Live Session Schedule
Come Prepared for the Course
This faculty-led course his accelerated 9-day faculty-led course which is designed for optimal interactivity and engagement. Days 1 through 8: Each day includes 2 hours of live virtual instruction, followed by assigned independent work to be done after class each day and Day 9 is an independent work day.
All required coursework is due by 11:59 p.m. PT on the designated day of class.
Pre-Work & Preparation
Complete all pre-work by provided deadlines
Active Participation
Attend live sessions and engage in collaborative activities
Software Requirements
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom proficiency required
Hardware Setup
Dual monitors, webcam, and file management capabilities
Your Instructor
Ann DiPetta
Faculty Member | NeighborWorks
What Learners Are Saying
Homeownership Counseling Certificatio
This NCHEC Certification is awarded to professionals who have mastered industry standards, ethical practices, and high‑impact counseling techniques that strengthen families and communities.
Both courses must be completed within a three-year period to qualify for certification.
Courses needed to earn this credential:
- HO250 Homeownership Counseling Certification: Principles, Practices, and Techniques, Part I (in-person or faculty-led)
- HO109 Foreclosure Basics for Homeownership Counselors (in-person, faculty-led, or on-demand)
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