Get Certified in Community Land Trust Best Practices
Fall 2026 | October 1 - November 23
Join a cohort of individuals seeking certification. This course culminates in an Individual Certification award for successful participants!
8-week course, curated references and resources
Foundational CLT and shared-equity knowledge
Self-paced learning + live instruction, peer discussion, and practical application
Open to all sectors - connect with fellow affordable housing professionals
Walk away with a deepened understanding of shared equity and CLT as a best practice affordable housing tool.
100% Online | Oct 1 - Nov 23, 2026 | Thursdays | 1 - 2:30pm (EST) This educational opportunity builds foundational knowledge of permanent affordability and shared equity concepts with a focus on the Community Land Trust (CLT) model. The BIT cohort of course participants pursuing Individual and/or Organizational Certification will together be led through the BIT, an artfully crafted compilation of references and resources in a virtual classrom approach. Each week involves independent material reviews and culminates with live discussion on key concepts with cohort members and access to some of the most experienced shared equity leaders.
Week 1 | Course and Concept Introduction
Week 2 | Initial Choices & Strategic Decisions
Week 3 | Governance
Week 4 | Ground Lease & Legal Instruments
Week 5 | CLT Operations & Subsidy
Week 6 | Community & Homebuyer Education
Week 7 | Stewardship & Preservation
Week 8 | Administrative Operations & Lending
Dayna Lazarus
Don't miss this opportunity to make an impact.