The online training consists of 15 modules that vary in length. Shorter modules take about 30 minutes, and longer modules may take up to 90 minutes to complete. 

The online training is interactive, but it does not include audio.

The Study Guide consists of 15 modules and a Glossary that vary from approximately 20 to 60 pages. A single file of the entire training is not available.

The Support team is not able to provide physical copies of the Study Guide. You are welcome to print the training as befits your needs to prepare for the exam. 

The fee charged each time an individual takes the certification examination is based on the cost of administering the examination. As announced in the Federal Register Notice dated May 31, 2017, an online proctored exam costs $60 and an in-person proctored exam costs $100. Any changes in pricing will be published in advance in the Federal Register. 

In addition to the training materials on HUDHousingCounselors.hud.gov, the HUD Office of Housing Counseling offers many resources on the HUD Exchange. You can also subscribe to the Housing Counseling Mailing List for regular training notifications. 

Information about the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) certification is available on the HECM Counseling Resources page of the HUD Exchange.