Affordable Housing Management
Certificate of Completion Short-Term Vocational · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate program is designed to empower, educate, and deliver the necessary tools and skills needed to be successful within the property management industry with a specific emphasis on affordable housing community management. The program’s curriculum is the result of a collaboration between MiraCosta College’s Short Term Vocational Program and the San Diego Housing Federation (SDHF), our region’s strongest advocate for more affordable housing. The SDHF was formed as a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit with the goal of strengthening the non-profit affordable housing development industry in San Diego County through education, outreach, and support of important programs and legislation.
The program consists of two short-term courses. Students begin with an introductory course that covers the essential duties of a manager for a multi-family residential community. Students collaborate with industry mentors who provide guidance in areas such as career path counseling, interview skills, and resume writing skills.
Students who complete the program are well-prepared to emerge within the property management industry and bring their life experiences to impact not only the industry, but also the residents in affordable housing communities.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to enter the workforce as a property manager in affordable housing.