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Phoenix, AZ | October 6–8, 2026
CDBG Fundamentals Certification
$795
Build Your Expertise in Community Development! CDBG Fundamentals Certification is a three-day training course designed for practitioners who manage or support Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. This course offers a comprehensive overview of key CDBG requirements, including national objectives, eligible activities, cross-cutting regulations, and grants management responsibilities.
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Memphis, TN | October 21–22, 2026
Ongoing HOME Rental Housing Compliance Certification
$595
This two-day training is focused on the five Ps of compliance, Rental Housing Compliance helps ensure projects serve the right "People" at the right "Price", while maintaining the quality of the "Property" throughout the affordability "Period" – and through it all, getting the "Process" right. An online exam will be given at the end of the training.
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Atlanta, GA | November 10–11, 2026
Written Agreements
$545
Written agreements are the keystones of your HOME and CDBG programs – it is the document that locks the pieces of your programs together and upon which your programs can succeed or falter.
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Tampa, FL | December 2–3, 2026
Fundamentals of Financial Management
$496
This two-day training covers the fundamentals of financial management for HUD CPD grantees, with a focus on implementing 2 CFR Part 200 and addressing common financial management challenges. Participants will explore key topics including financial systems, internal controls, cost principles, program income, and grants management. The training also provides practical strategies for strengthening financial oversight, maintaining compliance, and supporting successful grant administration. For additional information, please refer to the agenda.
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Featured Courses
View All CoursesCDBG Fundamentals Certification
This is a three-day course covering the Community Development Block Grant Program. You'll gain an understanding of key requirements for each eligible activity type with the course concluding with a Certification Exam on the final day of training.
Cost Allocation in HOME & HTF Rental Projects
This is a one session training. When funding multi-unit projects, how do you know which units are your HOME units? Which ones are your Housing Trust Fund units? HOME regulations require Participating Jurisdictions to identify and allocate eligible costs among HOME-designated units within a project.
Federal Grants Management
This course is designed around the key elements necessary for successfully managing federal funds and, in particular, for successfully managing HUD funds.
TDA's Training Reviews
Hear from our trainees about how TDA's trainings have made a difference in their lives and careers!
HOME Fundamentals
"This training course was a great foundation to learning of the HOME program. I went to the training with little to no knowledge of the program, but the instructor ability to teach brought the program to an understanding that made sense. Being so new I know there are still items I need to learn, but I know where i can research material to find answers I need."
Fundamentals of Financial Management
"Taught me so much about audit financial statements and monitoring. It was an excellent course and very well put together."
CDBG Certification
"This course was extremely helpful, and will help me provide input to improve process within my organization."
Building A Monitoring Plan
"This course was wonderful! I especially like the handbook, template to plan out my monitor schedule!"
Written Agreements
"The information provided will be instrumental in updating our agreements."
Permanent Supportive Housing
"This course helped me understand the real estate financing and pro forma work for financing affordable housing."
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