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INDUSTRY DESIGNATIONS

WELCOME to our summary page of Industry Designations.  Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the many designations available to members of the apartment industry, including a brief description of each, and one-click access to the parent organization that administers each program.

Simply click on any link below in order to access additional information.  Please note that new designations may have been introduced since our last update, and fees or contact information may have changed.  If you know of a designation that should be added to our list or of a change that should be made to the information below, please click here to contact us.

Housing Credit Diploma
National Compliance Professional (NCP)
Site Compliance Specialist (SCS)
Accredited Residential Manager (ARM)
Certified Property Manager (CPM)
Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)
National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP)
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)
Fair Housing / Section 504 Compliance (FHC)
Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT II)
Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS)
Certified Apartment Supplier (CAS)
National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP)
Real Estate Development Certificate
Real Estate Development Finance Certificate
Advanced Registered Apartment Manager (Advanced RAM)
Registered Apartment Manager (RAM)
Certified Leasing Professional (CLP)
Housing Credit Certified Professional

 

Housing Credit Diploma top

Parent Organization:  Housing Credit College

Description:  The Housing Credit Diploma recognizes management and compliance professionals that have proven their dedication to their Housing Credit education. Assisting new and seasoned Housing Credit professionals in receiving the recognition they so desperately deserve, the Housing Credit Diploma is easy to earn and a powerful statement of dedication. The designation is simply earned by fully attending 3 different Housing Credit College courses. Currently, the Housing Credit College offers 12 different courses for the Housing Credit professional to choose from, so picking a course is just a matter of determining the topics in which you want to focus. It does not matter how long it takes you to complete all 3 courses or in which order you take them. The goal is to encourage professionals to take their education seriously and to not limit their focus to just one topic area of this very complex affordable housing program. The Housing Credit Diploma is monitored and guided by Housing Credit experts Elizabeth Moreland, Sharon Ivey, Shelly Skirvin and Anita Racin, all of whom have years of experience and expertise in this industry and have proven their dedication to helping all ranks of professionals by conducting nationwide compliance trainings, creating numerous unique and user-friendly products, and providing important compliance services.

Who AppliesAny Housing Credit professional may earn the Housing Credit Diploma whether new to the industry or a seasoned veteran.

Address:  125 May Street, Orange City, FL 32763

Phone:  TOLL FREE 1-800-644-0390

E-Mail:  trainers@housingcreditcollege.com

URL www.housingcreditcollege.com

Cost:  The Diploma is FREE. The cost to earn the Diploma is based on individual class prices the attendee chooses to attend.


 


National Compliance Professional (NCP) top

Parent Organization:  Housing Credit College

Description:  The National Compliance Professional was created to allow industry professionals an opportunity to prove their dedication and knowledge in the compliance aspects of the Housing Credit Program. The designation includes a professional certification and a Membership Group. However, the National Compliance Professional is not just another designation or set of initials behind your name. The mission of the NCP designation and the NCP Membership Group is to award its professionals in a meaningful and incredibly affordable way, which means going beyond the normal certificate, pin and set of initials and going this extra mile for less than $50 annually. Members of the NCP Membership Group are continually funneled information regarding the Housing Credit Program via Compliance Update Alerts and 2 different (and free!) newsletters allowing them to stay on top of the latest changes, news, and IRS, State and industry opinions that are crucial to being a successful Housing Credit industry professional. Members are also strongly encouraged to network with other industry professionals, which is facilitated by the NCP Membership Group with regularly hosted NCP Networking Dinners and annual NCP Conferences. Both the designation and its over-500 strong Membership Group are guided by Housing Credit experts Elizabeth Moreland, Sharon Ivey, Shelly Skirvin and Anita Racin, all of whom have years of experience and expertise in this industry and have proven their dedication to helping all ranks of Housing Credits professionals by conducting nationwide compliance trainings, creating numerous unique and user-friendly products, and providing important compliance services.

Who AppliesAny Housing Credit professional may become a National Compliance Professional and join the NCP Membership Group whether new to the industry or a seasoned veteran. Beginners can join as NCP-Candidates and begin receiving the numerous benefits of this designation and organization immediately as they earn their credentials as a full-blown NCP. Seasoned veterans holding other Housing Credit designations often have already met all of the necessary requirements to be an NCP and may be immediately eligible for the highest-ranking industry designation known as the National Compliance Professional-Executive.

Address:  125 May Street, Orange City, FL 32763

Phone:  TOLL FREE 1-800-644-0390

E-Mail:  ncp@taxcredit.com

URL www.nationalcompliancepro.com

Cost:  $49 annually


 


Site Compliance Specialist (SCS) top

Parent Organization:  Housing Credit College

Description:  The Site Compliance Specialist is the newest industry exam and designation that was created specifically for those front-line Housing Credit professionals who are responsible for day-to-day compliance monitoring and site management. These dedicated professionals are so often ignored and forced to extend their knowledge beyond the scope of their job in order to earn most industry designations. With the creation of the Site Compliance Specialist (SCS) designation, these hard working professionals can prove their expertise in some of the most difficult facets of the Housing Credit Program… determining applicant eligibility, maintaining continuing compliance and resident relations, upholding all fair housing principles, and applying the unique Program rules correctly including the student, unit transfer, unit vacancy and available unit rules. The designation is earned simply by passing the Site Compliance Exam, which is an exam, comprised of 5 testable areas all focusing on the responsibilities of site personnel and compliance staff. This designation is guided by Housing Credit experts Elizabeth Moreland, Sharon Ivey, Shelly Skirvin and Anita Racin, all of whom have years of experience and expertise in this industry and have proven their dedication to helping all ranks of Housing Credits professionals by conducting nationwide compliance trainings, creating numerous unique and user-friendly products, and providing important compliance services.

Who AppliesAny Housing Credit professional may become a Site Compliance Specialist whether new to the industry or a seasoned veteran.

Address:  125 May Street, Orange City, FL 32763

Phone:  TOLL FREE 1-800-644-0390

E-Mail:  scs@taxcredit.com

URL www.housingcreditcollege.com

Cost:  The designation is FREE with a one-time cost of $200 to take the Site Compliance Exam.



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