NIC Academy
NIC Academy is your gateway to success in the senior housing and care industry.
Our boot camps, certificate programs, and special topics courses are designed to equip investment and finance professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel. Led by seasoned industry experts, our programs deliver real-world insights through a dynamic blend of learning experiences. With high-quality resources and a learner-centric approach, NIC Academy empowers you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Advance Your Expertise with NIC Academy’s Certificate Programs
NIC Academy’s Certificate Programs provide industry-leading education for professionals in senior housing and care. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned expert, our programs offer practical, finance-focused training to help you navigate investment decisions with confidence. The CSHIP Certificate (Certificate of Senior Housing Investment and Performance) is available at two levels, equipping you with the tools to evaluate, analyze, and optimize senior
Fundamentals of Underwriting SeniorHousing & Care
The CSHIP Certificate Program offers two levels tailored to your experience. Level I is ideal for newcomers or those seeking insight into senior housing underwriting, while Level II helps seasoned professionals deepen their expertise. Focused on practical tools and strategies, CSHIP equips you to navigate senior housing investment with confidence.
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Intermediate Underwriting for SeniorHousing & Care Properties
The Certified Senior Housing Investment Professional (CSHIP) Level II program is designed for experienced professionals looking to refine their expertise in senior housing investment and performance. This advanced course delves into complex underwriting, risk assessment, capital structuring, and market analysis, equipping participants with the tools to navigate high-level investment decisions. With insights from industry leaders and real-world case studies, CSHIP Level II provides a deeper understanding of the financial and operational factors that drive success in senior housing investments.
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NIC Academy’s Boot Camp Series offers hands-on, expert-led training for professionals in senior housing and skilled nursing. These intensive programs cover market fundamentals, valuation methods, transaction trends, and financing strategies, equipping participants with the skills to assess deals and make informed investment decisions. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to sharpen your expertise, NIC Boot Camps provide a dynamic learning experience with real-world applications and valuable networking opportunities.
Active Adult Boot Camp
The NIC Boot Camp Series offers an immersive learning experience for professionals in senior housing and skilled nursing, providing expert-led insights into market fundamentals, deal assessment, investment strategies, and financing. Participants will gain a deep understanding of market trends, valuation factors, and transaction analysis while learning how to evaluate opportunities, develop strategic plans, and access capital. With hands-on case studies and networking opportunities, this series equips attendees with the knowledge and connections needed to navigate the industry successfully.
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NIC Academy’s Special Topics Courses offer focused, on-demand learning for professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of specific senior housing and care topics.These flexible, self-paced courses cover a range of industry trends and emerging issues, including Development, Ancillary Services, Wellness, and Value-Based Care. With expert insights and real-world applications, these courses allow you to stay ahead of the curve and enhance your expertise in key areas that are shaping the future of senior housing. Perfect for professionals at any stage, our Specialty Courses offer the flexibility to learn at your own pace while gaining valuable, actionable knowledge.
Value-Based Care
Value-based care (VBC) is transforming senior housing and care, creating opportunities for operators and capital providers to enhance resident care, increase revenue, and optimize operations. This course provides the tools to implement VBC effectively, helping improve resident outcomes, boost contractual payments, extend stays, and reduce avoidable move-outs. It also explores how VBC enhances staff efficiency, improves retention, and positively impacts net operating income (NOI) and valuation. With a primary focus on Medicare VBC programs—since most senior housing residents are Medicare beneficiaries—the course also touches on Medicaid and state-based models, emphasizing contracts with providers or payors rather than ownership or partnerships.
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Foundations of Skilled Nursing
The Foundations of Skilled Nursing course offers a comprehensive introduction to the skilled nursing facility (SNF) sector. It covers the essential market dynamics, regulatory environment, financing strategies, and operational challenges that affect skilled nursing facilities. Designed for professionals seeking to enter or enhance their knowledge of the skilled nursing industry, this course provides a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of SNF investments and operations, helping participants make informed decisions in this critical sector of senior housing.
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Active Adult Communities
The Active Adult course provides an in-depth look at the growing market for active adult communities, a key segment of senior housing. This course covers the market trends, investment opportunities, and operational strategies specific to active adult communities. Participants will gain insights into development models, demographic shifts, and lifestyle preferences that are shaping this sector. Designed for professionals looking to capitalize on the active adult market, the course offers practical knowledge to navigate opportunities and challenges in this rapidly expanding field.
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Empowering Senior Housing with AI
The Empowering Senior Housing with AI course explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the senior housing sector. This course provides an overview of AI technologies, including machine learning and data analytics, and demonstrates how they can enhance operations, improve resident care, and optimize business decisions. Participants will learn how to leverage AI to streamline processes, predict trends, and drive efficiency in senior housing facilities. Ideal for professionals seeking to integrate AI into their business strategies, this course offers valuable insights into the future of senior housing.
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