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Certificate in Affordable Housing
Launch or transform your career in the affordable housing market
Offered by the Schack Institute of Real Estate, the Certificate in Affordable Housing is a unique offering within the Continuing Education department. This certificate is designed for real estate industry professionals looking to branch into the affordable housing market. The certificate is comprised of six (6) courses total. The first three foundational courses are sequential and follows the building block concept. The latter three courses can be taken whenever they are offered. This certificate provides learners with critical ideas in affordable housing real estate, finance, and policy. These courses are a primer for those who aspire to be an affordable housing professional. Those interested in exploring the certificate can review the individual detailed course descriptions found below.
For questions about the certificate, email the NYU SPS Continuing Education department within the Schack Institute of Real Estate at sps.realestate@nyu.edu.
Sign up today, as this credential is the beginning to the next phase of your professional career!
Launch or transform your career in the affordable housing market
Format
Requirements
6 courses
Estimated Total Certificate Cost
$4,788*
*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.
Why This Certificate?
What You'll Study
SIX REQUIRED COURSES
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Certificate Specifics
Are there any requirements to enroll in the courses?
The Introduction to Affordable Housing course is open to all students and does not have any requirements or prerequisites. However, the final five courses have prerequisites.
The first 3 courses are designed to be taken in sequential order: Introduction to Affordable Housing, Financing Affordable Housing, and Development Process in Affordable Housing. After completing the first 3 courses, the remaining courses can be completed in any order.
Do I need to complete the courses in order?
You must complete the first three courses in sequential order: (1) REDV1-CE1001/Introduction to Affordable Housing, (2) REDV1-CE1002/Financing Affordable Housing, and (3) REDV1-CE1003/Development Process in Affordable Housing. Once you complete courses one, two, and three, you can take the remaining three courses in any order.
Do the courses cover affordable housing programs outside of New York?
This certificate program will focus on and use NYC programs as examples when discussing affordable housing. NYC programs are recognized as the leader in providing innovative incentives and are often copied throughout the country and even abroad.
I have a background in affordable housing, can I skip the introduction course?
You must complete all six courses to earn the certificate. You never know what new information you might learn.
Further questions?
If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact sps.realestate@nyu.edu.
General Certificate FAQ
Do I need to declare candidacy for a certificate before taking my courses?
It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.
Can I apply my 10% discount on courses I’ve already taken?
Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.
Do I get a digital badge for my certificate?
Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.
Do we get financial aid for these courses?
No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid.
Can this course be applied to a degree?
Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.
More questions about certificates, courses, or registration?
Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.
