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Earning the Asset Management Specialist (AMS) designation is required before taking the more advanced classes in the Certified Housing Asset Manager training program. You can find out about the AMS program and how to enroll here.
When you are ready to begin the Certified Housing Asset Manager course of study, please submit a certification enrollment form and pay NeighborWorks America a $100 administrative fee. Detailed instructions on how to complete it and where to send it are on the enrollment form here.

If you have already started on the Certified Housing Asset Manager program but are not sure if you have submitted the enrollment form or what classes you have completed, please email nwcertificates@nw.org to find out. We’re happy to clear up any questions or details you may need!
Upcoming Classes
Virtual Instructor-Led Sessions:
Advanced Financial Tools of Asset Management
Part 1 (AM321vc) – Live classes begin on Thursday January 12th at 12:30pm ET. Course completion date: Feb 22. Registration closed.
Part 2 (AM322vc) – Live sessions on Thursdays on Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 16, Mar 23. Completion Date March 30. To register click HERE.
The tuition for each part course is $475 (discounted rate for NeighborWorks Network organizations is $325).
The Real Estate Development Process: Step by Step
One day instructor-led virtual course on March 29, 2023 with the National Development Council.
10:30am – 5:00pm EST with a one hour lunch break
Early Bird Rate (through 3/6): $375
Regular Rate: $425
Click HERE to register.
Advanced Financial Tools of Asset Management
Part 1 (AM321vc): Start date May 18 – Live sessions held on Thursdays May 18, May 25, June 1, (no class June 8), June 15. Completion Date: June 22.
Part 2 (AM322vc): Start date June 29- Live sessions held on Thursdays June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20. Completion Date July 27.
Dates are tentative, please check back for registration.
In-Person Trainings:
Do you do better with in-person classes than virtual? Take a look at the courses for your CHAM designation being offered at the NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) this year and in Alameda, California and start planning your travels.
Nuts and Bolts of Asset Management (AM121)
Alameda, California
2 Options:
March 13-14, 2023
March 15-16, 2023
This course will be offered with our friends at Alameda Housing Authority in Alameda, California and taught by Jack Geary over two full days. This is the first course in our Asset Management Specialist designation. This course is open to all, from those new to the field to executives who supervise asset managers and everyone in between!
Affordable Housing Development Workshop (AM225)
Minneapolis, MN
June 26, 2023
This one-day intensive workshop will be offered during the CHAM Annual Conference and counts as the Housing Development elective for the Certified Housing Asset Manager program. Learn more about this course here and stay tuned for registration.
NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) San Francisco:
May 1-5, 2023
Register Here
Advanced Financial Tools of Asset Management (AM321): May 3-5
Advanced Housing Asset Management (AM351): May 3-5
Affordable Housing Development Workshop (AM225): May 1-2
The Fundamentals of Affordable Housing Development (AH101): May 1-2
How to Maintain Compliance in LIHTC Projects: May 3
Nuts and Bolts of Asset Management (AM121): May 4-5
NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) Chicago:
Week of August 21, 2023
Registration opens end of May
Advanced Housing Asset Management (AM351): August 23-25
The Fundamentals of Affordable Housing Development (AH101): August 24-25
How to Maintain Compliance in LIHTC Projects: August 23
Nuts and Bolts of Asset Management (AM121): August 21-22
We’ll announce when course registrations opens in our newsletter – if you’re not on the mailing list you can join and stay up to date. Join Now!
Feel free to email us directly info@chamonline.org with any questions or comments.