Housing Counseling Academy

Join the movement and begin your career in housing counseling!
Housing Counselors are needed throughout Philadelphia to help our communities achieve their housing goals!

AHCOPA’s Housing Counseling Academy is an 8-week course that will prepare you to pass the HUD certification exam, a requirement to enter the career field. The Housing Counseling Academy is taught by AHCOPA’s certified and highly experienced housing counselors. Classes are taught virtually, 2 days a week and the program includes mock counseling session, self-care development, a pre-test and study guides.

Enrollment Cost: Currently there is no cost for the 2025 cycle
Winter Semester:
January 13 - March 7
Mondays and Thursdays 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Winter Semester Orientation

If you would like to enroll in the Winter Semester you must attend one of the following orientations:

Monday, January 6
4 pm - 5 pm

Thursday, January 9
4 pm - 5 pm

PLEASE NOTE: This is an orientation for people interested in becoming a housing counselor. This is NOT a First Time Homebuyer workshop. Register for First Time Homebuyer here.
Questions? email [email protected] for more information

Why Choose housing Counseling?

Average Starting Salary: Up to $50,000
Comprehensive benefits including health, vision and dental, PTO and matching IRA contributions
Hybrid office environment
Opportunities to grow and obtain exposure in the fields of government, non-profit management, real estate, mortgage and banking.
Make a real difference: Improve the quality of people's lives through successful homeownership. Contribute to reducing the racial wealth gap and improving community health and stability.