Faculty - Led Course | Intermediate

HO209vc: Delivering Effective Financial Capability Programs

This course equips you with the skills and strategies to deliver impactful financial capability programs. You’ll learn how to meet clients where they are—before, during, and after service delivery—by using coaching techniques, tailored outreach, and follow-up strategies. Explore how to engage clients, retain participation, and track progress toward financial goals. You’ll also develop plans to support clients beyond the program, ensuring long-term financial health. Whether you’re a coach, counselor, or educator, this course helps you deliver results that matter. This course has 21 hours that count for certification renewal.

What You'll Learn

  • Build skills to deliver financial programs that help clients reach goals and improve financial health.
  • Learn to engage clients, tailor services, and support them before, during, and after the program.
  • Use coaching and follow-up strategies to motivate lasting behavior change and track client progress.

Live Session Schedule

Week 1:

XXX, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Kickoff session

Week 2:

XXX, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Week 3:

XXX, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Week 4:

XXX, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Come Prepared for the Course

This faculty-led course takes place over four weeks and includes up to a 90-minute weekly live web conference session, self-paced online assignments and the use of peer discussion forums. Learners should expect to spend approximately four hours per week on course related reading and assignments. All required coursework is due by 11:59 p.m. PT on the designated day of class.

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 Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom proficiency required

Hardware Setup

Hardware Setup

Dual monitors, webcam, and file management capabilities

Your Instructor

NWA Faculty

NWA Faculty

Instructor

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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

Financial Capability Certification

Financial Capability Certification

Ideal for financial coaches, financial and housing counselors, & program managers

Courses needed to earn this credential:

  • HO208
  • HO209
  • HO310
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