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September 22, 2006
National Association of Home Builders Announces New Exam Option for Housing Credit Certified Professionals (HCCP)
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announces Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) professionals seeking the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation can now take their exams through computer-based testing.
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announces Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) professionals seeking the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation can now take their exams through computer-based testing.
Created by NAHB, the HCCP designation is the premier credential for developers, property managers, asset managers, and others working in the affordable housing industry. The HCCP is the benchmark for education, experience, and ethical standards for LIHTC professionals. Passing the exam is a critical component of earning the designation.
“We are delighted to be able to offer our HCCP candidates computer-based testing,” said Cara Wallo, chairman of the HCCP Board of Governors, which oversees the program. “Our candidates will save both time and money in taking the test and will be able to receive their exam results immediately.”
The computer-based testing is administered for NAHB by LaserGrade, a company that specializes in proctored computer-based test administration and is the largest U.S.-owned and operated network in North America.
Benefits:
Computer-Based Testing enhances the HCCP program by providing candidates with: The choice of over 1,000 testing sites across the country (reducing travel expenses and time). The HCCP exam can be administered within 5 working days of contacting LaserGrade at 1-800-211-2753 or by visiting www.lasergrade.com/nhb.shtml.
Immediate onsite test results
LaserGrade’s national call center, which is prepared to accept candidate telephone calls Monday-Friday from 6 am to 5 pm PDT, and 6 am to 2 pm on Saturday
The ease of 24 x 7 registration availability
The Eligibility Requirements for HCCP Designation:
A minimum of two years experience in the LIHTC industry, where professionals have spent at least 50% of their time working on LIHTC programs and issues.
Ten hours of LIHTC training.
Adherence to the HCCP Code of Ethics.
Passing the HCCP examination. (There have been over 2,000 professionals who have passed the HCCP exam since the formation of the program)
About NAHB Multi-Family
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 235,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing, and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders associations around the country.
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