Community Housing Certificate - in Collaboration with Alberta Seniors & Community Housing
Crafted with precision and passion, the Community Housing Certificate Program stands as a beacon for those who desire to develop the essential skills, gain profound insights and build the confidence required to navigate the challenges of a leadership role in the housing sector.
About the Community Housing Certificate Program
Embark on an incredible journey of transformation through the Community Housing Certificate program. Upon completion, you will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to become a visionary leader, creating an environment where tenants, employees and the broader organization can thrive. You will confidently navigate the complex landscape of community housing, addressing unique challenges such as government subsidy programs, rent-geared-to-income frameworks and supporting tenants with mental or developmental disabilities with empathy and understanding.
As a cornerstone of organizational stability, you will guide your team through challenges with wisdom and foresight. You'll engage in meaningful, constructive conversations with tenants, employees, and boards, building bridges and forging strong, collaborative relationships. With a comprehensive understanding of social housing history, laws, policies, operations, and practices, you'll be equipped to make a lasting positive impact on the communities you serve.
We hope you will embrace this opportunity to make a difference, leading with heart, knowledge, and commitment. We look forward to seeing the incredible impact you will make!
Program Content
Core Courses
ASHA 120 Communication and Conflict Management
Develop interpersonal and oral communication skills. Focus on gaining skills and knowledge to manage conflict and build relationships. Come prepared to learn about the conflict management model, processes, and practices.
ASHA 133 Mental Health and Addictions
Define the relationship between mental health, addictions, and housing instability. Acquire skills in handling crises related to mental health and addictions in community housing. Understand legal and ethical considerations related to mental health, addictions, and housing.
ASHA 134 Social and Affordable Housing in Alberta
Learn the history of community housing in Alberta and analyze the existing government regulations and the current state of social housing conditions. Focus on the strategic management of a community including the legal, political, and ethical framework in which the manager achieves the organization’s mission.
ASHA 135 Social Housing Management
Examine the key areas of day-to-day social housing operational responsibilities. Focus on the strategic management of community housing. Examine the community manager’s role in forming an executive management team and in relation to governing entities.
Electives
ASHA 121 Leadership Skills
Acquire new knowledge and skills in leadership. Focus on moving an organization or a work group to a new, higher level of effectiveness, efficiency and/or workplace fulfillment.
ASHA 124 Human Resource (HR) Management
Discover the framework for a successful HR function. Explore common HR methods and clarify roles and responsibilities within the seniors housing site.
ASHA 126 Management Principles
Examine key areas of management principles and common skills of effective managers. Focus on practical elements of managerial activities through discussion and analysis.
ASHA 131 Essentials of Finance
Improve your financial acumen. Learn how to analyze financial statements, make capital budgeting decisions, and manage a budget. Emphasis in this course is on the practical application of theory through practice exercises/examples.
ASHA 129 Personal & Prof. Development
Gain skills in presenting yourself professionally and achieve work/life balance. Assess your personal & professional needs and develop an action plan to support short and long-term work and personal growth
Completion Requirements
To earn their certificate, students must take 7 courses: (4) core courses and (3) elective courses to hone their special interests.
The evaluation methods are based on applied learning opportunities relating to the profession. Completion/submission of all assignments and projects is required. A minimum grade of 65% is required to successfully complete each course. You must acquire a successful grade in courses to receive the certificate
Admission Requirements
There are no admission requirements for this program.
Technical Requirements
Reliable Internet connection, headset and microphone.
Program Cost
All ASCHA Members receive 25% off their tuition fee.
Financial Aid Options
Student life can be very expensive, and few individuals have enough money to pay up-front for their post-secondary education.
Core Courses
ASHA 120 Communication and Conflict Management
- Develop interpersonal and oral communication skills. Focus on gaining skills and knowledge to manage conflict and build relationships. Come prepared to learn about the conflict management model, processes, and practices.
ASHA 133 Mental Health and Addictions
- Define the relationship between mental health, addictions, and housing instability. Acquire skills in handling crises related to mental health and addictions in community housing. Understand legal and ethical considerations related to mental health, addictions, and housing.
ASHA 134 Social and Affordable Housing in Alberta
- Learn the history of community housing in Alberta and analyze the existing government regulations and the current state of social housing conditions. Focus on the strategic management of a community including the legal, political, and ethical framework in which the manager achieves the organization’s mission.
ASHA 135 Social Housing Management
- Examine the key areas of day-to-day social housing operational responsibilities. Focus on the strategic management of community housing. Examine the community manager’s role in forming an executive management team and in relation to governing entities.
Electives
ASHA 121 Leadership Skills
- Acquire new knowledge and skills in leadership. Focus on moving an organization or a work group to a new, higher level of effectiveness, efficiency and/or workplace fulfillment.
ASHA 124 Human Resource (HR) Management
- Discover the framework for a successful HR function. Explore common HR methods and clarify roles and responsibilities within the seniors housing site.
ASHA 126 Management Principles
- Examine key areas of management principles and common skills of effective managers. Focus on practical elements of managerial activities through discussion and analysis.
ASHA 131 Essentials of Finance
Improve your financial acumen. Learn how to analyze financial statements, make capital budgeting decisions, and manage a budget. Emphasis in this course is on the practical application of theory through practice exercises/examples.
ASHA 129 Personal & Prof. Development
- Gain skills in presenting yourself professionally and achieve work/life balance. Assess your personal & professional needs and develop an action plan to support short and long-term work and personal growth
Completion Requirements
To earn their certificate, students must take 7 courses: (4) core courses and (3) elective courses to hone their special interests.
The evaluation methods are based on applied learning opportunities relating to the profession. Completion/submission of all assignments and projects is required. A minimum grade of 65% is required to successfully complete each course. You must acquire a successful grade in courses to receive the certificate.