Completion of training is optional and is not required to become certified. However, to increase certification exam passing rates, candidates are highly encouraged to study the course content.
To access the training, you must be signed into your account on HUDHousingCounselors.hud.gov.
Once you are signed in, select “Training Center” at the top of the page. If you are already signed in, you can access the Training Center launch page directly.
Training is available to anyone who creates an account. You can choose from two study methods: an interactive online training course or a downloadable Study Guide in PDF format.
To access the Knowledge Assessment, you must be signed into your account on HUDHousingCounselors.hud.gov.
Once you are signed in, click on the Training Center button on the home page, then click on “Take Knowledge Assessment.” If you are already signed in, you can access the Take Knowledge Assessment launch page directly.
The practice exam is free and accesible in both English and Spanish. You may take the practice exam as many times as you would like.
You do not need to be a housing counselor to take the practice exam; it is available to anyone who creates a HUDHousingCounselors.hud.gov account.
To access the practice exam, you must be signed into your account on HUDHousingCounselors.hud.gov.
Once you are signed in, click on the Training Center button on the home page, then click on “Take Practice Exam.” If you are already signed in, you can access the Take Practice Exam launch page directly.
To access the exam registration, you must be signed into your account on HUDHousingCounselors.hud.gov.
Select Begin Exam Registration in the Countdown to your Exam! section of your User Profile Dashboard. Follow the steps to register for the exam and complete the form at the bottom of the page.
If you are attempting to register using your mobile phone or tablet, you may not be able to complete your transaction. Please use a computer to register.
Please note, the links listed in the instructions are for informational purposes only. If you click on a link, it will open a separate page that is not part of the registration process. You must return to the registration page to continue.