DU Executive Certificate in
Affordable Housing
The DU Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing is a joint program offered by the Burns School of Real Estate & Construction Management at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business and the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute at the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law. Featuring in-depth training from interdisciplinary experts, the program provides participants with a focused and fast-tracked pathway to learn the complexities of affordable housing development and the practical skills necessary to work in this specialized sector.
Applications for the 2024-2025 program are due by July 31, 2024 and generous need-based scholarships are available- click here to apply.
Note: This is a non-degree program. No university transcripts or credits will be offered. Participants who complete the coursework will receive an Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing from the University of Denver.
Why We Created This Program
Lack of affordable housing supply has culminated in a housing crisis in the West. As communities scramble to tackle this problem, the demand for skilled professionals in the affordable housing sector is growing. The DU Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing program is designed to help meet that demand by providing professionals with the foundational and technical knowledge needed to build more affordable housing and more equitable communities.
Who This Program Is Designed For
The Affordable Housing Certificate program is designed to upskill professionals currently working in the affordable housing sector, or reskill professionals looking to transition into the affordable housing field. This includes real estate professionals, developers, planners, policy makers, attorneys, civic leaders, housing advocates, property managers, architects, lenders, and more.
Apply today!
Start the application process to earn your Certificate in Affordable Housing by clicking the button below.
Applications for the 2024-2025 program are due by July 31, 2024.
Why DU?
Learn from Leading Experts in Interdisciplinary Fields
With expertise in real estate, construction management, law, social work and public policy, DU is well positioned to offer a first-in-class Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing.
Small Class Sizes to Maximize Engagement & Instruction
Limited cohorts of no more than 25 students allow for maximum learning potential.
Flexible Online Learning
A primarily online program provides flexibility for busy professionals.
Face-to-Face Networking
In-person experiences allow for networking with key industry stakeholders.
Program Structure & Timeline
Discover the eight course modules that make up the DU Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing program, find out what key topics will be covered, and see an overview of the course schedule and time commitments required.
Our Faculty
Meet our faculty members from the Burns School of Real Estate, Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, and elsewhere at DU, who collaborated to develop and administer the Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing program.
Enrollment
Find information on enrolling in the Executive Certificate in Affordable Housing program, including associated costs and fees, scholarship opportunities, attendance requirements, and the application process.
Our Sponsors
The DU Executive Certifcate in Affordable Housing program is made possible thanks to generous contributions from the Colorado Housing & Finance Authority and The Simpson Family.
