NIC Academy
Education Programs for Senior Housing & Care Professionals
Accelerate your career in the senior housing and care industry with NIC Academy. Our boot camps, certificate programs, and courses are designed to educate and empower investment and finance professionals at every stage. Learn invaluable skills from seasoned industry leaders who bring decades of expertise to every session.
Why NIC Academy?
NIC Academy is a unique provider for the best blended learning experiences and empowers learners globally by providing direct access to its courses.
Learner-Centric
NIC Academy’s programs have real relevancy. After completing a boot camp, certificate program, or course, you can be confident that you’ve gained the knowledge you need to stand out in the industry.
Quality Resources
With top-of-the-line resources in audio, visual, and textual content, NIC Academy’s resources are unparalleled.
CSHIP Certificate Programs
The NIC Academy’s Certificate of Senior Housing Investment and Performance (CSHIP) program offers two levels tailored to professionals at different stages. Level I is perfect for those new to the industry or looking to understand how underwriters evaluate senior housing properties. Level II is designed for seasoned professionals aiming to advance their expertise. With a focus on practical tools and strategies, this program equips you to navigate the complexities of senior housing investment and performance with confidence.
Boot Camps
The NIC Boot Camp Series offers dynamic learning opportunities for professionals at any stage in the senior housing and skilled nursing sector. Gain expert insights into market fundamentals, transaction trends, valuation factors, and financing strategies, all while networking with industry leaders. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, these intensive sessions will equip you with the tools to assess deals, analyze markets, and make confident decisions.
Special Topics Courses
NIC Academy offers a range of on-demand Specialty Topics Courses designed to educate both newcomers and seasoned professionals on key industry trends and topics. With flexible, asynchronous learning, students can enroll at any time and complete courses at their own pace within 90 days. Future courses will cover areas such as Development, Ancillary Services, Wellness, Value-Based Care, and more.
Featured Courses in the CSHIP Certificate Program
Introduction to Senior Housing and Care Industry
The US is going through a major demographic shift, as Baby Boomers begin to need access to care and life expectancy increases. The nation’s aging population increases the demand for senior living facilities, particularly those which serve higher acuity cohorts that require assistance with activities of daily living. This course will provide a sweeping introduction to the industry.
Capstone
The Capstone Experience is the exciting and enriching conclusion, where we bring together what you’ve learned. The project is a case study, where you will integrate insights and information and employ critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The information we gather from the prior courses will enable us to collaborate on the development of this exciting culminating project.
The Anatomy of a Senior Housing Transaction
Since transactions typically involve large sums of money and significant commitment, every transaction in our industry must follow a legal process and generate the necessary paperwork to protect both parties. This course, which is based on a real-world case study, will break down one transaction in detail, to provide you with an authentic acquisitions-focused experience.
Capital Markets
The Capital Markets course provides a comprehensive understanding of valuation analysis, asset returns, real estate financing, various types of financing, transaction activity, emerging trends and innovations within capital markets.
