Welcome to the Community Housing Academy

In an evolving landscape of sector transformation and shifting priorities, professionalization has never been more critical for Canada’s community housing workforce. Today, the Centre is thrilled to launch the Community Housing Academy (CHA-ALC) at www.chaalc.ca—a purpose-built online learning platform designed to centralize, elevate, and expand access to professional development for the sector. 

Whether you are stepping into your first housing role, growing your career, or looking to expand your team’s capacity, CHA-ALC breaks down regional and financial barriers to bring you quality, tailored training. 

Responding to our sector’s biggest learning challenges 

For housing professionals, finding relevant training might involve navigating scattered course options, rigid schedules, or unclear paths for career growth. To build a resilient sector, we need a more collaborative   approach to learning. CHA-ALC addresses these points with a national space designed to empower individual learners and strengthen our collective workforce. 

The Academy has been built to help address: 

• High workforce demand: With targeted, high-impact training to get new and existing staff up to speed quickly. 

• Fragmented access: Address geographical and financial barriers so more learners, regardless of role or location, can access the same quality content. 

• Unclear career pathways: Structure learning opportunities to support succession planning and long-term sector sustainability. 

• Curriculum gaps. Bridging a variety of learning opportunities can help ensure all learners benefit from content focused on current sector priorities.  

• Content quality variance: Central access to courses, webinars, and programs can help support quality educational standards nationwide. 

Designed by the sector, for the sector 

The CHA-ALC platform has been built from the ground up using direct feedback from nationwide sector consultations and focus groups. The academy aims to provide an intuitive, flexible hub that allows all learners, from frontline staff to senior executive leaders, to easily customize their training journey. Smart search filters allow learners to sort content by: 

• Theme & role: Focus on the exact competencies you need. 

• Location & audience: Find region-specific training or national best practices. 

• Duration & cost: Match learning to your schedule and professional development budget. 

• Clear provider & instructor: Learn directly from trusted housing experts and leaders. 

Why join the academy? 

• For Learners: Drive your own growth 

Take control of your housing career with flexible, self-paced learning. CHA-ALC connects you with curated, relevant courses that build real-world skills. Beyond coursework, the platform bridges geographic divides, helping you build networks with like-minded peers across Canada. 

• For Organizations: Amplify your impact 

Partnering with the Community Housing Academy gives your training programs immediate national visibility. Instead of absorbing the administrative and technical costs of hosting your own LMS, you can feature your content on a shared hub that reaches housing professionals across the country. Plus, your staff gain instant access to a comprehensive curriculum covering a diverse range of operational roles. 

Get started today 

Ready to explore what the Community Housing Academy can do for you and your team? 

• Start learning: Create your account at www.chaalc.ca and browse our course catalogue today. 

• Partner with us: Have training content you want to share nationally? 

Contact us at info@chaalc.ca to learn more!