Course Registration
Semesters
Fall 2025
Starts: September 8, 2025
Ends: December 7, 2025
Registration Closed
Deadlines:
- August 25, 2025 – registration deadline.
- September 8, 2025 – last day to withdraw without penalty. A cancellation fee of $250 applies for cancellations after this date.
- September 15, 2025 – cancellations between September 8 and September 15 will incur a $250 administrative cancellation fee. No refunds to students are issued for cancellations after this date.
Winter 2026
Starts: January 12, 2026
Ends: April 12, 2026
Registration Open (register below)
Registration Closed December 15, 2025
Deadlines:
- December 15, 2025 – registration deadline.
- January 12, 2026 – last day to withdraw without penalty.
- January 19, 2026 – cancellations between September 8 and September 15 will incur a $250 administrative cancellation fee. No refunds to students are issued for cancellations after this date.
Note:
We strongly recommend enrolling in only one course per semester while working full-time. The workload is typically best suited for this pace. While you may choose to register for two or more courses at once, please be aware that this will require a significantly greater time commitment.
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Course 100 - First Nations Housing & Infrastructure
This is a course that covers seven different lessons related to First Nations housing and infrastructure. The lessons cover a range of topics including the history and legislation related to First Nations housing services, different housing programs and funding available to communities, cultural considerations, current developments and issues related to housing, key elements of housing construction, housing infrastructure, and housing governance. The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the unique needs and perspectives of First Nations communities, and to effectively plan, implement and manage housing programs and services that are responsive to those needs.
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Course 200 - Housing Strategy, Policy & Accountability
The FNHP 200 course covers various topics related to First Nations housing strategy, policy, and accountability. The first lesson focuses on the role of the housing manager and how to work effectively with other stakeholders. The second lesson covers problem-solving and decision-making techniques, including scenario planning and risk assessment. The third and fourth lessons discuss strategic planning and implementation, including the development of operational plans and business cases. The fifth lesson covers strategy evaluation and reporting. The sixth lesson focuses on accountability and performance management, including the importance of performance evaluation and measurement. Finally, the seventh lesson covers policy development and implementation, including providing advice on compliance issues and developing policies and practices to support housing activities.
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Course 300 - Management of Housing Programs
The FNHP 300 course on Management of Housing Programs is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of developing and managing housing programs for First Nations people. The course is divided into six lessons, including Development of Programs and Projects, Funding and Project Proposals, Program and Project Management, Tenders and Project Management, Housing Maintenance, and Working with Clients. The course covers a wide range of topics, including conducting community assessments and asset mapping, understanding funding criteria and steps required to submit a proposal to stakeholder parties, negotiating and managing funding arrangements, developing relevant and accurate reports on housing program and projects, developing an applicable housing manual, setting up and monitoring service contracts, developing a basic Capital Replacement Plan, evaluating current client relations efforts, and developing and implementing a client onboarding/orientation process.
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Course 400 - Housing Management Functional Supports
This course first provides the housing professional with key insight into the many functional supports required by Housing Professionals, including: human resources; financial management and accounting; information and technology; housing and systems; legal; quality, benchmarking and risk; and, strategic alliances and partnerships.
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Course 500 - Professionalism, Ethics & Critical Skills
This course first provides participants with key insight into the topic of professionalism, an important factor that is necessary to succeed as a Housing Professional. Individual lessons deal with learning and mentoring, self-care, ethics, leadership, facilitation, meetings management, working with change, innovation and creativity.
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Upcoming National Examination
For the upcoming National Examination, we are providing two date options to better accommodate our members' schedules: a weekday session and a weekend session.
Examination Prep:
The examination preparation session consists of a one-hour group Zoom call with others enrolled in the prep, where you'll discuss what to expect for your upcoming National Examination and address any questions you may have. This is followed by a one-on-one Zoom meeting for personalized guidance.
Group Zoom Call:
Winter 2026 Dates:
TBD
Course Delivery
The five FNHP courses are offered in an online format, which has the benefit of being highly flexible and mobile - allowing you to access content from any mobile, tablet or computer with an internet connection.
If you require financial assistance to pursue your FNHP designation, check out our new sponsorship and upskilling program:
Online Format
There are two semesters per year: Winter (January-April) and Fall (September-December). Each course has a total of seven lessons and two assignments that are to be completed over a 12-week period. On average, students should expect to devote approximately 3 -7 hours per week on each lesson. The time for each learner will vary based on prior education and work experiences. This time includes not only the completion of the readings, the optional quiz, discussion activities, but also the interaction with other students and preparation for the two assignments. Generally, you should look to complete an average of one lesson per week as per the course itinerary.
Online courses require each student to:
- Read the course material,
- Participate in discussion activities, complete internet research and/or explain best practices and,
- Complete two assignments.
And each student is encouraged to:
- Share your experience, resources and concerns with our on-line community (when appropriate),
- Read and respond (when appropriate) to other students’ posts,
- Complete the quiz at the end of each lesson,
- Ask questions of the facilitator or of each other.
FNHP Semester Course Itinerary
For more information on FNHP courses and registration, contact our Education Department at education@fnhpa.ca or to book a meeting CLICK HERE.