Executive Certificate in Home Modification Program

This program is designed for professionals (e.g., remodelers/contractors, planners, personnel of organizations representing the elderly and people with disabilities, occupational and physical therapists, policymakers) who work directly or indirectly in the field of supportive home environments. Students can take one course or all five right from the comfort of their computer. By completing all five courses, students will obtain an Executive Certificate in Home Modification from the National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification at USC.

The Executive Certificate in Home Modification Program consists of five courses. Each course is approximately 2-3 weeks long. After completing all five courses, students take a final exam. Registration fee for each course is $175. A discount of $75 is given if all courses are paid for at the beginning of the Series. CEUs are offered for various types of professionals. Read below for each course description.

Each course includes two online lectures with email and Cyber Classroom exercises, graphics, resources, and technical assistance from the instructors. The lectures are made available to you on a specific start day. On that day, you will receive a user ID and password to access the course. Students spend approximately 4-6 hours each week completing the assignments. Each week's assignments must be completed within the week; however, they may be submitted at any time during that week. Students interact with each other via a Course List Serve and Cyber Classrooms. The courses connect professionals from around the country who learn from each other as well as experts in the field. Students will have access to the latest on home modification research, products, funding strategies, and community planning.

Contact Information

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
Andrus Gerontology Center
University of Southern California
3715 McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191