The newest training catalog from HAI Group® has arrived, bringing together the courses, certifications, and learning experiences housing professionals rely on to stay informed, compliant, and prepared for the challenges of the multifamily housing industry.
This year’s release also marks an important milestone: HAI Group Online Training is now the HAI Group Housing Training Institute.
The updated name reflects the continued growth of our education programs and our long-standing focus on training built specifically for public and affordable housing professionals. While the name is evolving, the foundation remains the same. The courses, certifications, and learning platform experience that housing professionals rely on are unchanged.
The 2026-2027 catalog reinforces the Housing Training Institute’s role as a central hub for housing education, supporting everything from new employee onboarding to advanced certifications and regulatory training.
Continue reading to explore what is new, what has been updated, and how the Housing Training Institute can support your team this year.
Why choose HAI Group Online Training?
For over three decades, HAI Group has provided housing-focused education designed specifically for the public and the affordable housing industry. Since launching its training programs in 1995, HAI Group has helped more than 30,000 housing professionals earn certifications and supported over 5,000 housing organizations in building knowledgeable teams.
The Housing Training Institute combines industry expertise with flexible, self-paced learning that allows staff to build skills without stepping away from daily responsibilities. The catalog includes more than 100 courses covering operational, regulatory, and leadership topics taught by industry partners, including Nan McKay & Associates, the Consortium for Housing and Asset Management (CHAM), Baker Tilly, and other housing specialists. Learners also receive digital textbooks, videos, and reference materials they can continue to use after completing a course.
Training designed for today’s housing challenges
Housing professionals face evolving regulations, operational pressures, and complex compliance requirements. The Housing Training Institute catalog is designed to help teams stay ahead with practical, housing-focused education.
A few courses and programs featured in this year’s catalog include:
AMS+ - Asset Management Specialist Certification Plus
AMS+ is a hybrid learning program designed to help professionals earn the CHAM Asset Management Specialist certification. The program combines structured coursework, live, facilitator-led sessions, and a peer-learning community that allows participants to apply concepts and stay engaged throughout the certification process.
Baker Tilly Fundamentals of the LIHTC Program
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Participants learn how the program is structured, how partnerships and capital accounts work, how resident eligibility and rents are determined, and how to avoid common compliance issues.
New Employee Orientation for HCV and Public Housing
Designed for staff new to subsidized housing, this course introduces the fundamentals of public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Learners gain a clear understanding of each program's structure, key HUD references, fair housing responsibilities, and the housing process.
Fundamentals of Affordable Housing Insurance
This course introduces the core insurance concepts that affect affordable housing portfolios. Participants learn how insurance programs are structured, what drives costs, and how to better understand and manage insurance transactions within their organization.
Risk Management Fundamentals
Through real-world scenarios and practical exercises, this course guides learners through the five key steps of effective risk management: identifying, analyzing, planning, mitigating, and monitoring.
Together, these courses reflect the Institute’s commitment to delivering training that supports real-world housing operations and professional development.
Looking ahead
We are continuing to expand the catalog with new courses designed to support evolving regulatory requirements and operational needs across the housing industry.
Upcoming courses planned for release include:
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Navigating VAWA: From Policy to Practice
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LIHTC Project Underwriting: From Concept to Completion
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Integrated Pest Management in Housing
These additions reflect the Housing Training Institute’s commitment to helping housing professionals strengthen operations, manage risk, and support their communities through practical, housing-focused education.
Subscriber savings
In addition to individual course and bulk purchase options, HAI Group Housing Training Institute offers an annual subscription plan that allows you to save while accessing a wide range of resources.
Subscriber benefits include:
- Significant discounts on industry-recognized certifications
- Access to essential, housing-focused training in key areas such as:
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- Customer service
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- Maintenance
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- Leadership
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- Human resources
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- Finance
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- Development
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- Employee orientation, and more
- Free access to our entire library of risk management courses
With a subscription, you can:
- Easily onboard new employees
- Assign, track, and manage training for your entire organization
- Train as a group and discuss implementation plans collaboratively
- Create a professional development plan tailored to your team’s needs
- Align employee development with organizational needs and goals
Bottom line
The HAI Group Housing Training Institute was created to support the professionals who make affordable housing possible.
Founded by housing organizations and still governed by them today, HAI Group understands the challenges agencies face every day. Through the Housing Training Institute, we remain committed to providing practical education that helps housing professionals grow their knowledge, strengthen their organizations, and better serve their communities.
Explore the full catalog to discover courses and certifications designed to support your team this year.
Our dedicated customer service specialists are available to help you navigate your learning journey, whether you are starting an account, subscribing, or have questions about individual courses and certifications.
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