What is CreditSmart® Coach?
December 14, 2022 3:26 pmCreditSmart Coach is a train-the-trainer program that provides a certification to facilitators who want to teach the CreditSmart Essentials financial... View Article
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What’s the benefit of completing the CreditSmart Coach training program?
December 14, 2022 3:23 pmFacilitators will be able to participate in peer-to-peer discussions, live Q&A sessions, obtain the newly revamped curriculum, take self-paced learning... View Article
Is there a cost to become a CreditSmart Coach certified facilitator?
December 14, 2022 3:23 pmNo, there is no cost to become a CreditSmart Coach certified facilitator.
How do I become a CreditSmart Coach certified facilitator?
December 14, 2022 3:22 pmPractitioners must register for the CreditSmart Coach training program and complete a combination of self-paced online trainings and instructor-led live... View Article
How long is the commitment to complete the CreditSmart Coach certification?
December 14, 2022 3:22 pmWe offer several cohorts per year in English. Each cohort is open for one quarter of the year and involves... View Article
Who can become a CreditSmart Coach certified facilitator?
December 14, 2022 3:22 pmHousing industry professionals such as real estate professionals, housing counselors, lenders, housing finance agencies and owner-operators of rental properties can... View Article
Can CreditSmart Coach certified facilitators issue homeownership education certificates to consumers?
December 14, 2022 3:22 pmNo, CreditSmart Coach certified facilitators will be able to issue a “diploma” of completion to consumers following program guidelines. This... View Article
Does CreditSmart Coach provide facilitators with material that can support homebuyer readiness?
December 14, 2022 3:21 pmYes. Although CreditSmart Coach is not a homeownership education training program – it’s a financial capability program – the materials... View Article
What happens if I miss a training class(es)? Am I able to make them up?
December 14, 2022 3:21 pmWe don’t offer make-up sessions or record the live instructor-led sessions. In the event practitioners miss a session due to... View Article
How long is my certification valid?
December 14, 2022 3:21 pmThe certification is valid for three years.