Career Details

Certified Specialist of Occupancy - Housing Choice Voucher

Description

Occupancy and leasing staff, as well as project-based property managers, can help their agency become a high-scoring SEMAP performer through the information presented in this program.

Certifying Organization

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Fair Housing Compliance

Certifying Organization

National Affordable Housing Management Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Housing Counselor

Certifying Organization

Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Forensic Interviewer

Certifying Organization

Certified Forensic Interviewer

Type

A - Core

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