Training & Professional Development

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NeighborWorks America’s training and certification offerings represent the very best in educational development for community-serving professionals. No other organization matches our breadth, depth and focus, and no other organization identifies and builds training around innovative approaches the way we do.
 

We offer a high-quality learning experience and comprehensive curricula for all levels of staff –novice to experienced. You can learn with NeighborWorks at in-person events or conveniently and cost-effectively online. Whatever vehicle you choose, you can rely on our top-notch content designed and delivered by expert practitioners and thought leaders in the nonprofit, community development and affordable housing arenas. And most of our courses count toward professional certificates and certifications that have serious career-enhancing value.

NeighborWorks Training Institutes (NTIs) -- our marquee events

  • Week-long events held around the country.
  • Featuring high-quality, interactive training from our extensive course catalog.
  • Hot-topic symposia.
  • Workshops and other offerings that facilitate professional networking, peer learning, personal development and fun.

Group Learning – local/regional courses on demand

  • NTI courses, selected by you and delivered in your location. 
  • Same high-quality course content, with a more localized focus.
  • Skill-building with your colleagues and partners, while minimizing out-of-pocket travel costs.

Online Courses in Three Formats – learn in your preferred way and save on budget and time

  • Self-Guided Courses – Self-paced modules allow you to gain a comprehensive background on a particular topic in 2-4 hours of computer time as your schedule allows.
  • Faculty-Led Courses – Multi-day, expert-led distance learning courses that provide interactivity with your instructor and fellow participants online, and at your convenience. The online equivalent of an NTI course.
  • Webinar Training – Each 90-minute session comes complete with expert instruction, downloadable resources and references, learning checks, a certificate of completion, and continuing education hours.