Whether new to the industry or wanting to expand your skills into a new area of construction, these courses will help you build your skills in rehab, residential construction, healthy housing, green building and project management, all focused on the needs of low- to moderate-income communities. Gain the tools and expertise you need to stay current in this important and much-needed field.
Whether an experienced construction worker or new to the field, you can now obtain a certificate that allows you to gain the knowledge you need to enter and stay expert in the trade, and demonstrate your skills to others. You'll also grow your professional network, which will enhance you career opportunities.
**Enrollment in this certificate program is currently paused**
Effective 5/1/2023, NeighborWorks America is pausing enrollment for the Construction and Rehab certificate program until further notice, as we revamp its structure to better meet your needs. If you are currently enrolled and have questions, please contacts us at [email protected].
See Below for Program Details:
CandidatesHow to Earn a Professional Certificate
Program Coursework
Online Testing
Candidates
The courses are designed to educate individuals seeking a comprehensive overview of the construction industry, with an emphasis on construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing.This program is particularly appropriate for:
- New and senior rehabilitation specialists
- New and senior project managers
- Construction and rehabilitation program managers
- Housing inspectors
- General contractors and construction managers
- Nonprofit and for-profit housing developers
Participants will achieve competence in:
- Specification writing and cost analysis.
- Cost estimating for rehabilitation projects.
- Compliance and liability issues for specification writing.
- Contract management.
- Inspection techniques.
- Field supervision.
- AIA contracting and document management.
- Blueprint reading.
- Construction process management.
How to Earn a Professional Certificate
Individuals seeking to earn a professional certificate in this program must:
- Submit the enrollment form.
- Complete all coursework, practical exercises and tests within three years.
- Pass the final exam/practicum.
For answers to questions, call 800-438-5547 or 202-760-4000, or email [email protected].
Program Coursework
Required Courses
- Risk Management in Construction and Rehab (CP124)
- Introduction to Sustainable Building (CP141)
- Project Management for Construction and Rehab (CP145)
- Housing Production Management (CP181)
Select five electives of your choice:
Rehab Electives
- Affordable Housing Design and Construction Basics (CP101)
- Housing Rehabilitation Production Systems (CP104)
- The Human Side of Construction and Rehab (CP107)
- Inspections, Work Scopes and Cost Estimates in Housing Rehabilitation (CP121)
- Automate Rehab with Housing Developer Pro® 3.5 (CP189)
- How to Conduct a Rehab Home Inspection (CP255)
New Construction Electives
- Introduction to Factory-Built Housing (CP131)
- Adventures in Factory-Built Housing - Mobile Workshop (CP133)
- Single Family Development: Success in Perilous Times (CP221)
- Single Family Development: New Construction, From Foundation to Sale (CP223)
- Building Multifamily Housing I: Project Managing the Development Process (CP231)
- Building Multifamily Housing II: Project Managing the Design Process (CP234)
- Building Multifamily Housing III: Project Managing the Construction Process (CP237)
Green Electives
General Electives
- So You Think You Can Dance...Leading Your Project through Codes & Permitting (CP151)
- Basic Blueprint Reading (CP153)
- Business Management and Marketing for Construction and Rehab (CP155)
- Managing Liabilities/Reducing Risks in the Construction Development Process (CP184)
- Environmental Hazards in Housing: Due Diligence Basic Skills (CP211)
- Materials and Methods of Construction (CP212)
- Environmental Review Basics for HOME, CDBG and Other HUD Grantees (CP215)
- What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate...Tips and Techniques for Effective Construction Meetings (CP239)
- Universal Design and Visitability in Affordable Housing (CP265)
- Running a Job: Leadership Tools for Those Who Use Tools (CP268)
Online Testing
Candidates must take the online tests for the applicable required courses. Learn more about online testing for professional certificate program courses.