We believe everyone should have a safe, secure, and affordable home.
Strengthen British Columbia’s non-profit housing sector through advocacy, education, and support.
BCNPHA staff members are proud to support a diverse and thriving non-profit housing sector.
Our board directors represent four British Columbia regions and various housing types.
Discover how BCNPHA strengthens BC non-profit housing. Explore our annual reports for key achievements and insights.
BCNPHA embeds Reconciliation and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles into our organization and the broader community housing sector.
Recognizing outstanding individual and organizational achievements in furthering the cause of affordable housing across BC.
It starts with a vision to connect non-profit housing providers across British Columbia. We kick it off with our first annual conference.
Find BCNPHA templates and guides, member and supplier directories, policy support, and more.
Your place for data-backed research and advocacy tools, resources, and policy submissions.
Access operational resources, membership support, and case studies.
Explore newsletters and releases to learn more about BCNPHA and the work we do.
A comprehensive list of offerings to keep you moving forward.
Our programs save members millions of dollars on products and services that support their operations.
Helping you balance performance, risk, and cost.
From event and educational sponsorship to making your voice heard or even sharing your own story, there are plenty of ways to support the cause of affordable housing.
BCNPHA’s custom-developed suite of online courses for your leadership, operations and frontline staff.
Canada’s top affordable housing event attracts 1,600+ delegates for learning, networking, and connection.
Check out our range of industry leading professional development and networking opportunities.
Access local professional development and networking at RENT events across BC.
Register for upcoming HousingU courses and online events, or explore past events and recorded webinars.
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What to expect.
Our HousingU online learning platform has been recently updated and we are working hard to continuously update our courses with interactive activities, combined with flexible learning delivery options, to BCNPHA’s online learning offerings.
As always, our self-directed 30-day modules are available throughout the year for continuous intake.
Scroll down to the Upcoming Courses Schedule for the latest lineup of courses.
Login to HousingU Online Courses: If you are a current registrant, access your HousingU online course by logging into the Moodle Learning Management System.
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Self-directed online modules.
Learn more about self-directed online modules.
Here are the courses that BCNPHA Offers.
Get up-to-date info that all non-profit board members are required to know.
Learn more about the Board Governance program
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Learn how to protect your physical assets in the most cost effective way.
Learn more about the Capital Planning program
Explore the practices and policies that relate to substance use.
Create a customized, integrated operations and maintenance plan, designed specifically for your facilities.
Learn more about the Operations and Management Program
Learn the development process from start to finish.
Learn More about the Ready, Set, Build! Program
Learn the fundamentals of non-profit housing operation.
Learn about the non-profit housing sector and type of work we do here.
Learn the importance of business practices and workflow analysis to help with change management.
Learn how to strengthen your team dynamics.
Learn about the value of retrofitting non-profit housing buildings.
A convenient way to learn.
BCNPHA has developed a variety of self-serve online modules. These courses can be accessed from anywhere, day or evening, and are 30 days in length.
Go at your own pace during a time that best suits you. Participants will leave with a certificate of completion upon a 70% passing grade, and plenty of take away resources!
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What to look forward to.
Semester starts Winter (Jan-Feb) 2026. Check out our schedule of upcoming courses.
Remember, it’s great to register early, but there will likely be space for you to join late – even if the cohort has already started! We’d love to have you.
If you miss this cohort, don’t worry, we will have another starting early 2026, with registration opening late fall.
The semester course schedule lists upcoming, facilitated courses. Each has set start and end dates with moderated discussion forums. View all HousingU courses on our course search page.
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Learn more about Capital Planning 101 Semester: Spring 2026Next Cohort: April 2026Registration opens late Jan 2026
Learn more about Building MaintenanceSemester: Spring 2026Next Cohort: March 2026Registration opens late Jan 2026
Learn more about Ready, Set, Operate!Semester: Spring 2026Next Cohort: March 2026Registration opens late Jan 2026
Learn more about Ready, Set, Build! Semester: Winter 2026Next cohort: Feb 5, 2026Registration opens Nov 17, 2025
Learn more about Building SystemsSemester: Winter 2026Next cohort: Feb 23, 2026Registration opens Nov 17, 2025
Learn more about Board GovernanceSemester: Spring 2026Next Cohort: March 2026Registration opens late Jan 2026
Learn more about O&M Plan DevelopmentSemester: Winter and Spring 2026Next Cohort: Jan 26, 2026Registration opens Nov 17, 2025
Learn more about New Construction & ReDevelopmentSemester: Spring 2026Next Cohort: April 2026Registration opens late Jan 2026
Building Systems (Fall, September, 2025)
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New Construction & Redevelopment (Fall, September, 2025)
Board Governance (Fall, September, 2025)
Building Maintenance (Fall, September, 2025)
Capital Planning 101 (Fall, September, 2025)
Ready, Set, Retrofit! (2025)
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Ready, Set, Build! (Fall, September, 2025)