Join the movement and begin your career in housing counseling! 
Housing counseling agencies throughout Philadelphia need dedicated individuals to assist your community to 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 various study guides.
 
Enrollment Cost: Currently there is no cost for the 2024 cycle
Summer Semester:
July 8 – August 26
Mondays and Thursdays 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Fall Semester:
September 23 – November 15
Mondays and Thursdays 3:00 – 5:00 PM

information session

If you are interested in participating, keep an eye on our newsletter for the next information session date. 

PLEASE NOTE: This is an information session 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.