NCHM’s 50th Anniversary

NCHM’s 50th Anniversary

Today, April 21, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Executive Order of the President that called for the creation of the National Center for Housing Management. It is an appropriate day to look back and look forward. Over these fifty years, NCHM...
Meet The “Founders” of COS

Meet The “Founders” of COS

If you hold a Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) designation you might wonder where it all began. Even if you have never wondered, it is still an interesting story. Back in the early days of federally assisted rental housing the rules were not nearly as complicated...
NCHM Launches Verified Employer Registry

NCHM Launches Verified Employer Registry

After nearly 50 years of existence, most housing professionals, particularly those in the affordable housing world, know the National Center for Housing Management as the leading organization for training and certification. While the Presidential Executive Order that...
HUD Training Explained

HUD Training Explained

There are many different kinds of training related to programs offered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The National Center for Housing Management (NCHM) offers training primarily geared to those who currently work for organizations...