Now offering as an online course!
Due to COVID 19 we cannot provide the 3-day in-person class. Instead, the course will follow the 1-Day CPO intensive agenda and be taught in four 3-hour Interactive Zoom meeting training sessions over two consecutive days.
The dates and times are as follows:
June 17: 9 a.m.–12 noon and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
June 18: 9 a.m.–12 noon and 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Following the training, you will complete a 4-hour online certification exam that must be taken within 3 weeks of completing the course. You will receive special instructions for accessing the exam. Participants who successfully pass the exam will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin. All CPOs are listed in an annual, national certification directory. CPO is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP®) certification program.
Each participant will receive the Zoom meeting credentials and an electronic copy of the 4350.3 Handbook and the CPO course materials via email two (2) business days prior to the course. You will use the 4350.3 and CPO manual and materials during the four (4) training sessions.
Attendees should be prepared with a computer/laptop (webcam & microphone optional, but preferred for best interactive ability), pencils and highlighter for the course.
Please note: Recording is not permitted. The class will not be recorded. Attendees will not have the option of viewing a recorded version if any sessions or parts of sessions are missed.
A Comprehensive Course for Managers of Affordable Housing
INCLUDING LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT DEVELOPMENTS
The Certified Professional of Occupancy course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Affordable Housing Management Association for property management staff in affordable developments, including LIHTC. It is the only occupancy course that covers the HUD 4350.3 Handbook in its entirety, with specific handbook references cited in the margins of the course text.
Each participant will receive a copy of the 4350.3 Handbook at this course. The two and a half-day program is composed of occupancy focused instruction. Participants will receive a voucher from their hosting AHMA to take the CPO exam independently on their own at their home office, or property. Students that successfully pass the exam will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin. All CPOs will be listed in an online national certification directory. The CPO is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP®) certification program. Fees and reasonable expenses for the course are an approved project expense for front-line staff. It is recommended that course attendees have a basic knowledge of the HUD 4350.3 Handbook prior to registration. It is recommended that attendees bring a highlighter, a calculator and Post It notes or flags to the course.
INSTRUCTOR
GWEN VOLK, CPM, NAHP-e, RAM, SHCM, HCCP
Gwen Volk
Since 1983, Gwen Volk has assisted owners, agents, and on-site staff in navigating the programs that provide housing for low and moderate-income families. She has served as president and CEO of a Midwest affordable housing management company, as chief compliance officer for a Dallas-based firm, and has provided training and consulting services in 36 states. Gwen is a nationally recognized expert in tax credit, bond, HOME, HUD and Rural Development program compliance. She has twice served on NAHMA’s board of directors and has also served on the board of the NAHMA Education Foundation. She has chaired NAHMA’s Certification Review Board, Fair Housing, Education and Training, and SHCM Advisory Committees, and has been a member of the SHCM exam-writing committee from the start. Since 2009 Gwen has served on IREM’s Federal Housing Advisory Board and previously chaired IREM’s Ethics Hearing and Discipline Board. Gwen holds the CPM, NAHP-e, SHCM, HCCP, CPO, FHC and RAM designations. She is a NAHMA-certified trainer for the CPO, FHC and BCD (formerly ACPO) courses and for the SHCM Blended Learning online certification course. Gwen’s classes are interactive, informative and in demand.
Registration is closed. If you have questions about registration or the course login, contact Laura Spataro at (856) 786-2183.
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded less a $50 processing charge if received in writing ten (10) business days prior to the seminar. Substitutions, but no refunds, can be made after that date.
This organization complies with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The site is accessible for individuals with disabilities and if a registrant requires special accommodations, please contact the AHMA office at least ten days prior to the date of the course.