A Seal of Approval for a Senior Housing and Care Professional

The NIC Academy Certified Senior Housing Investment Professional designation is intended to provide investment and finance professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this dynamic industry.

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How a CSHIP Benefits You

The NIC Academy Certified Senior Housing Investment Professional (CSHIP) program is the only professional certification program dedicated solely to senior housing and care. The curriculum, faculty, and teaching methods are designed to enable students to immediately put their learning to use and start making an impact in their organization.

Whether you are a capital provider, an operator, or a healthcare provider, the NIC Academy CSHIP program offers a wide variety of practical skills and expertise. It enables your organization to reduce training time and resources for new hires and to increase the confidence and capabilities of mid-level professionals.

Course Offerings

LEVEL – I

The fundamentals program is shorthand for an employee or job candidate with the knowledge to succeed in their role—and it also can be a professional development tool for existing employees in need of upskilling or reskilling.

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LEVEL – II

This specialized certification program is meticulously designed for finance and investment professionals aiming to excel in the rapidly growing senior housing sector.

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Student Testimonials

"I am particularly impressed with the inclusion of many women instructors and leads in the CSHIP Level II Certificate Program, reflecting a diverse and inclusive environment. The array of instructors from various companies and industries related to Senior Living and Senior Housing is truly inspiring.​ The course material in CSHIP II is noticeably more in-depth compared to Level I, building upon the foundational knowledge and delving deeper into critical concepts. Since completing CSHIP I earlier this year, I have already applied much of what I learned to my daily work. The diverse perspectives presented in the course have given me new ways of evaluating and improving the work we do at our organization, highlighting opportunities for process development and innovation."
Maggie Hilty Katz, LNHA, CSHIP, Avamere
"The CSHIP Level II Certificate Program has been both informative and reassuring. As a developer, owner, and operator in the space for 35 years, it is exciting to see that Primrose has already implemented many of the best practices taught in the program. I look forward to discovering even more ways to perfect our craft as we expand beyond our 37 communities in 17 states"
Dalton Cox, Primrose Retirement
"The CSHIP Certificate Program have been instrumental in providing a comprehensive understanding of transforming potential deals into desirable and healthy transactions in Senior Housing. I've particularly enjoyed deepening my knowledge of the development side, complementing my background in acquisitions."
Rebecca Himes, National Health Investors

Fast Track Your Knowledge

NIC Academy faculty are subject matter experts with decades of experience in the industry. Students acquire skills and information that might otherwise take years of self-learning. Additional program benefits include:

  • Anywhere, Anytime Learning: All NIC Academy courses are offered online, multiple times per year or on-demand. Online discussion rooms are seamlessly integrated with the courses to help answer questions, expand perspectives, and strengthen the community.
  • Accelerated Mastery: Students have 120 days to take the courses at their own convenience, following their own pace.
  • Professional Edge: With every course comes increased confidence that students are gaining the knowledge they need to stand out, advance in the industry and make an impact on their organization.

Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate from NIC Academy in Fundamentals of Underwriting Seniors Housing & Care, for CSHIP Level I, or in Intermediate Underwriting for Senior Housing & Care Properties, for CSHIP Level II.

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