Home Study Certification Course  

Home Study Certification Course  

The home study certification is designed for service providers who need to assess the readiness of potential home sharing providers.    

• It is offered through the Justice Institute of BC (JIBC), the course teaches how to evaluate home share applicants following the Standards for the Coordination of Home Sharing. It also covers the latest standards, best practices and person-centered approaches to home sharing, helping ensure that potential providers can improve the quality of life for those in shared living arrangements  

• The course includes a four-week, self-paced online component. Following the self-paced portion of the course, learners attend a one-day, live, virtual module from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm 

Key components: 

• Home Study Evaluation Training: Teaches how to assess provider applications, including interviews, reference checks, and home inspections 

• Best Practices in Person-Centred Support: Focuses on fostering inclusive, respectful, and individualized care in home environments 

• Latest Standards and Policy Updates: Ensures that agency staff are familiar with CLBC’s expectations and evolving practices