AMS+ Learning Communities

The AMS+ National Learning Communities are a hybrid pathway to the Asset Management Specialist certificate, combining the traditional AMS On-Demand courses with live, virtual sessions and a built-in community. 

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AMS+ Learning Community is CHAM’s new hybrid pathway to the Asset Management Specialist certificate, offered in partnership with HAI Group Housing Training Institute. This program equips you with the fundamentals of multifamily affordable housing asset management, focusing on property performance, owner goals, and the critical exchange of information between development, property management, and ownership. 

With AMS+ you’ll complete the standard self-paced Asset Management Specialist certificate courses plus join live, facilitator-led sessions and engage with peers. It’s our popular AMS certificate program enhanced with structure, coaching, and a built-in community of practice.

Who this is for: 

    • Analysts, asset managers, portfolio managers, developers, property managers.
    • Affordable housing workers employed at nonprofits, for-profits, syndicators, investors, lenders, Housing Finance Agencies, Public Housing Authorities and government.
    • Teams and executives seeking to build a shared foundation as well as individuals new to the field.

AMS On-Demand and AMS+: What Is The Difference

Format

AMS

Self-paced, on-demand

AMS+

Hybrid: self-paced
+ live sessions

Support

AMS

Independent learning

AMS+

Facilitator guidance
+ peer cohort

Networking

AMS

None

AMS+

Dedicated online forum
for collaboration

Completion Timeline

AMS

Flexible, self-directed

AMS+

Structured milestones within an allotted timeframe

For Detailed Information on Course Objectives

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Join the Spring 2026 National Learning Community

Join the Fall 2026 AMS+ Learning Community and complete your Asset Management Specialist certificate alongside a national network of peers, with guidance from leading experts.

Program dates start November 19, 2026 – March 18, 2026

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“The tools, templates, and formulas from AMS+ became an instant jumping-off point for my portfolio work. I even picked up Excel tips, like the amortization shortcut, that I now use every day.”
AMS+ Participant 2025

“AMS+ certificate clarified the unique role of asset management in our organization and gave me and my team confidence in using financial calculations to review trends and balance sheets.”
AMS+ Participant 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

For training questions, email [email protected], and for technical support for registration, email [email protected]. 

Is AMS+ different content from AMS?

The core AMS content is the same; AMS+ adds facilitated live sessions, a cohort experience, and structured accountability to the existing program. 

Do I need to attend all live sessions?

The best parts of AMS+ are peer collaboration and access to a facilitator to ask questions. Without you there is limited collaboration for your peers. That is why we strongly recommend attending all sessions for the best experience, and to stay on track with milestones. However, if you must miss a session, it will be recorded and made available to the cohort.

How big is the cohort?

20-25 attendees, small enough for robust discussion and large enough to learn from peers across the country.

Will I have access to materials after the program?

Yes, your on-demand course access continues 1 year after your start date. And the cohort collaboration forum will be available for 2 weeks following the date of the last live session of the program.

What are the opportunities to join an AMS+ Learning Community?

We will have 2-3 national learning communities a year. Or we can bring them to your team!

Are the regular self-paced, on-demand courses still available?

Yes, the standard Asset Management Specialist certificate program is available on-demand through HAI Group Housing Training Institute and you can take it at your own pace without being part of a cohort. To purchase the courses click here. 

“Being part of a statewide AMS+ cohort was invaluable. The chance to learn alongside other affordable housing professionals across California made the program not only educational but also a true community experience.”
Participant of the AMS+ Merritt Community Capital Cohort

Asset Manager

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