Revision History
Clarification regarding front-end and back-end ratios; addition of formula table.
Clarification regarding front-end and back-end ratios; addition of formula table.
Clarification regarding borrowing from retirement accounts
Clarification regarding client action plans.
Housing counselors can use the training to obtain the broad level of knowledge required for certification to provide housing counseling services under HUD programs.
The fifteen training modules provide opportunities to learn, practice, and explore six areas of content.
In addition to the training materials, a practice exam is available to help prepare for and pass the HUD Housing Counselor Certification Exam. Developed to meet the same knowledge and skills proficiencies as the certification exam, the practice exam is offered in a format similar to the certification exam and poses similar questions, but does not replicate any questions from the certification exam.
There is no cost for the practice exam, and you are not required to be a housing counselor or be employed by a housing counseling agency to take it.
To prepare for the Certification Exam, candidates can access training materials, choosing from study methods including an interactive online training course and a downloadable Study Guide, and take a practice exam. The testing methodology for the Certification Exam will include options to take the exam online or in person. Both options will be proctored.
Caller asked how one took the exam. Support explained exam was not yet available. Caller asked when the exam might be available. Support explained we do not have that information. Caller said they had received an offer for training for the exam and what did Support think the Caller should do? Support referred caller to housing.counseling email.
Caller asked when exam would be available; Support said we do not have any details on that information. Caller asked if being on the listserv would help; Support replied that we expect there will be a press release on the listserv when the exam is released. (call at 2:38p)
Caller asked how to become certified. Support explained about Final Rule. Caller asked if exam was to certify individuals or agencies, then asked about certifying agencies. Caller asked how long certification process takes; Support explained exam has not been available. Caller asked if company has done certifications before. Support provided caller with housing.counseling email.