The long-standing RSB! Course is being adapted to our new virtual reality. Join this facilitated course that brings together self-directed online learning and digital group-based learning activities.
If you are considering building affordable housing in your community, Ready, Set, Build! (RSB!) is for you. RSB! is a flexible course that will walk you through the development process from start to end.
This was an excellent introduction and I believe the content will whet many appetites for affordable housing developers. – 2020 summer participant
Date:
February 3, 2022 - April 4, 2022
Cost:
$139
Member Cost:
$119
Registration Start/End Date:
Registration is now closed as this course is FULL. Contact learn@bcnpha.ca for enquiries.
This 12hrs-over-six-weeks course includes both self-facilitated learning and facilitator-led instructional activities. You will have the opportunity to virtually discuss course materials with other learners and an instructor multiple times during the course – all from the comfort of your office or home.
Course Outline:
| When | What |
| February 2 |
Registration closes |
| February 3, 10:30 AM -12:00 PM 1.5 hrs |
Session 1: Virtual Course Orientation Meet and greet & technology check; You will receive your log-in details to HousingU after this session. While attendance in person is preferred, this session will be recorded, so you can access it at a later date if you cannot make this time. |
| Feb 17, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 2.5 hrs |
Session 2: Concept Development Housing need and demand, developing a project concept, and funding sources |
| March 3, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 2.5 hrs |
Session 3: Making it Feasible Financial feasibility, the project team, partnerships, how to prepare a project proposal |
| April 4 |
Access to online RSB course ends |
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for attending RSB! online other than a basic understanding of online communication and access to the internet.
RSB! has been designed to be accessible for everyone from Board Members to Development Consultants, to Building Administrators and Managers. RSB! is for members and non-members from organizations of any size who are contemplating, or in the process of building or redeveloping affordable housing in their community.
Registration Details
To register, click on the button above to login to our secure Registration site. Note: We require a unique email address for each course participant as our online learning system will not accept duplicate emails.
For further instructions, check out the Course Registration Information page.
Registrants will receive course access instructions from learn@bcnpha.ca one week prior to the course start date.
After the first virtual session you will get access to all the online resources and forums via HousingU, BCNPHA’s online learning management system.
There is a maximum capacity of 20 participants for this course.
RSB! is sponsored by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
