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Certified Professional of Occupancy Certification Course


  • National Conference Center at the Holiday Inn of East Windsor 399 Monmouth Street East Windsor, NJ 08520 (map)

A JAHMA and PennDel AHMA Session

A Comprehensive Course for Managers of Affordable Housing

DISCLAIMER: Please note that in this CPO course you will not learn nor be tested on HOTMA, or items related to HOTMA.

Including LIHTC developments combined with HUD and public housing projects undergoing RAD conversions to PBRA. 

The Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course is a comprehensive program for affordable housing property management staff. Created by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), on the HUD Handbook 4350.3. This course has been updated to reflect all changes in the 4350.3 Handbook. The CPO is a required course for the National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP) certification. The CPO course covers all portions of the 4350.3, including eligibility, occupancy standards, tenant screening, assets and income, the lease and rent computations, etc. It provides exceptional occupancy information for all types of affordable property management staff. 

Participants who successfully pass the exam will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin. All CPOs will be listed in an annual, national certification directory. Each year following certification, all CPOs will need to submit a modest renewal fee in order to maintain their certification.

Fees and reasonable expenses for the course are an approved project expense. It is recommended that course attendees have a basic knowledge of the HUD 4350.3 prior to registration.

Materials and Delivery: 

  1. Course Materials will be provided the morning of the course.

  2. Additional handouts may be provided in advance via email. 

  3. Please ensure that you have a calculator, highlighter and post it flags.

Online CPO Exam
At the conclusion of the course you will receive a voucher number and can take the four (4) hour "open book" exam at your convenience but within 3 weeks of completing the course. Take the exam at a time and place that works for you and NO proctor is required!  You will receive the voucher number and instructions on how to log into the website that hosts the exam at the end of the course. Students are notified immediately of their test results upon completion of the exam.

Overnight Accommodations Call the Holiday Inn East Windsor at 609-448-7000 for Hotel Reservations by October 12, 2026. Room Rate $109 per night plus applicable taxes. Group Code: JAH Or try our booking link: Book Your Stay HERE with the JAHMA Room Block!

Trainer: Anita Moseman, The Monfric Group

Course Schedule

DAY ONE – October 27
7:30 - 8:15 a.m.
Registration
8:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Morning Session
12 - 1 p.m. Lunch
1 - 5 p.m. Afternoon Session
5:15 p.m. Adjourn
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Review Session (Optional)

DAY TWO – October 28
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Morning Session
12 - 1 p.m. Lunch
12:45 - 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Session
5:15 p.m. Adjourn
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Review Session (Optional)

DAY THREE – October 29
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Morning Session

The CPO is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP®) certification program. 

Cancellation Policy: There is a $150 administrative fee for cancellation 15 working days prior to the course. After this date, fees are nonrefundable. A substitute may be sent in the place of the registrant. Class space is limited, therefore your registration must be accompanied by full payment in order to confirm your space for this CPO course.

This organization complies with Title III of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The site is accessible for individuals with disabilities and if a registrant requires special accommodations, please contact the AHMA office at least ten days prior to the date of the course.

Registration

$825 Members
$925 Non-Members  
$63 Exam Fee Additional
Course space is limited. Registration is on a first come, first paid basis.

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