Sign-Up Details

Registering for this course requires a Grounded Solutions Network account.

• Members: You will be prompted to sign in after clicking "Register" above. Your complimentary member access will be reflected when you check out. 
• Non-Members: If you would like to receive complimentary access to this training, along with our full suite of member benefits, consider joining as a member today. If you do not wish to become a member, please create a "User - Non-Member" account in order to register for this course. 
  

Course Description

Foundations of Shared Equity Homeownership is a comprehensive introduction to the concept of shared equity homeownership, a unique housing solution that balances wealth-building opportunities for individuals with long-term affordability for communities.

In this course, you'll:

• Work to understand shared equity homeownership and how it uses subsidy retention to create lasting affordability.
• Explore the three primary models of shared equity homeownership: community land trusts, limited equity cooperatives, and deed-restricted housing.
• Learn about the elements that are common to all shared equity homeownership programs, like affordable pricing and resale formulas, legal documents, and stewardship.
• Review the partnerships and policy strategies essential for scaling shared equity homeownership programs effectively.

Equally as rigorous as our live courses, this self-paced course can be completed on your own time and at your own pace. You’ll learn by reading, watching videos, completing a course assignment, and answering knowledge check questions. Your learning will be supported by a downloadable course workbook and curated collections of resources.

We expect that it will take most people 4-6 hours to complete the course.

Suggested Audience

This is a beginner-level course designed for new housing practitioners, board members, policymakers, community leaders, and others who are interested in learning about and implementing a shared equity homeownership program in their community.

Certification

Each participant who scores 80% of higher on the 20-question quiz following the course will earn a certificate of completion.

What People Are Saying

"I work in local government and administer our lot disposition program. I had very little understanding of what shared equity homeownership models were, and this course expanded not only my knowledge, but also gave me ideas for what I can do as a municipal employee."

"I was a beta-tester for this course and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an accessible, in-depth, and impactful education around shared equity initiatives. Truly worth your time and resources!"

"Self-paced works great for this material because I can take my time and come back to the material for reference." 

"The course is a great resource and will assist many organizations to incorporate these tools into their organizational missions and daily work."