NIC Academy is your gateway to success in the senior housing and care industry.
Accelerate your career in the senior housing and care industry with NIC Academy. Our boot camps, certificate programs, and special topics courses are thoughtfully designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel. Led by seasoned industry experts, our programs deliver real-world impact through a dynamic blend of online and in-person learning experiences, high-quality resources, and a learner-centric approach.
Advance Your Expertise with NIC Academy’s Certified Senior Housing Investment Professional (CSHIP) Certificate Programs
NIC Academy’s CSHIP Certificate Programs offer industry-leading education for professionals in the senior housing and care sector. Whether you’re just entering the field or are a seasoned expert, our programs deliver practical, actionable training tailored to every stage of your career. With multiple certificate levels, CSHIP equips you with the tools and knowledge to excel in this dynamic industry.
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 Senior Housing & Care Properties
Take your expertise to the next level with NIC Academy’s CSHIP Level II Certificate Program. Tailored for experienced professionals, this program delves deeper into underwriting senior housing and care properties. Through six specialized courses, candidates gain increasingly advanced knowledge and skills crucial for navigating complex investment decisions. Graduates receive a gold-standard certificate and the prestigious CSHIP – Certified Senior Housing Investment Professional, Level II designation, solidifying their position as leaders in the field.
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The NIC Boot Camp Series is designed to provide learning opportunities for both newcomers to the sector and seasoned professionals across Senior Housing, Skilled Nursing, and Active Adult. Participants learn best practices in deal assessment and market analysis from experienced industry practitioners who are experts in their fields. Each Boot Camp is a one-day immersive learning experience where attendees can network with industry leaders and peers, hear from top speakers, observe live panel discussions and debates, and collaborate in teams on hands-on modeling assignments. These events take place in person and are held in conjunction with NIC’s Fall and Spring Conferences.
Active Adult Boot Camp
Join us for NIC Academy’s first-ever Active Adult Boot Camp on September 10, 2025, in Austin, TX—a full-day, in-person experience designed to introduce the fundamentals of the Active Adult sector. Through expert-led discussions, case studies, and a hands-on modeling exercise, participants will explore market dynamics, operational strategies, and investment considerations. Whether you’re an investor, developer, operator, or advisor, this boot camp will equip you with the insights needed to navigate and succeed in this fast-growing market.
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NIC Academy offers a variety of on-demand courses designed to educate both newcomers and industry veterans on relevant topics and trends within the senior housing and care industry.
Students may enroll in any of NIC Academy’s courses at any time. Once enrolled, they can complete the courses asynchronously—on their own time and at their own pace.
Value-Based Care
This course offers a practical introduction to value-based care (VBC) in senior housing, equipping operators and capital providers with the knowledge and strategies needed to implement VBC successfully. Learn how VBC can enhance resident care, boost revenue through contractual payments, extend lengths of stay, and reduce avoidable move-outs—all while improving staff efficiency and strengthening NOI and enterprise value. With a focus on Medicare-based models and key insights into Medicaid and state arrangements, the course emphasizes contracting with providers or payors, not owning or operating them.
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Foundations of Skilled Nursing
This course provides a solid foundation in the skilled nursing industry. Participants will gain an understanding of its evolution over the past four decades, its nature and scope, and its future prospects. With a focus on the US healthcare system, the course will provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities of investing in skilled nursing today.
The course is intended for finance and investment professionals who are new to skilled nursing, as well as those who need to brush up on the latest trends. After completing the course, participants will possess the foundational knowledge necessary to comprehend the crucial role of skilled nursing in caring for the nation’s older adult population.
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Active Adult Communities
In this course, candidates will explore the growing field of active adult housing, an expanding segment within the senior housing continuum. Led by Mitch Brown, Principal Consultant at Senior Housing Consulting (SHC), the course will offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of active adult communities.
Designed for individuals new to the sector or transitioning from related fields, Active Adult Housing covers best practices, case studies, and lessons learned. Candidates will examine resident profiles, project success factors, financing criteria, marketing strategies, resident engagement techniques, and emerging trends. The course highlights the diverse approaches in the market rate, active adult rental housing sector, focusing on innovation and career development opportunities within the industry.
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Empowering Senior Housing with AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more advanced and widely used, it is reshaping industries—including senior living. This course introduces practical applications of AI, teaching you how to craft effective prompts, analyze large datasets, and generate data-driven recommendations to support smarter decision-making.
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