The Certification Curriculum

10 modules. 64+ lessons. One designation.

Every module includes video training, downloadable resources, CapitalGPT™ deep-dives, knowledge checks, and an interactive case study.

01

Module 1

Welcome to AI Capital Lending™

Vision, mission, ethics, and how certification works.

  • IntroductionThe AI Capital Lending™ mission.
  • Vision & MissionWho we serve and why.
  • Ethics & Professional StandardsThe advisor code of conduct.
  • How Lending WorksThe modern lending landscape at a glance.
  • How Certification WorksCurriculum, exam, and designation.
  • Meet CapitalGPT™Your AI lending co-pilot.
02

Module 2

Capital Fundamentals

The building blocks every advisor must know.

  • Residential vs Commercial vs BusinessCategorizing borrower needs.
  • Investor LendingDSCR, rental, fix & flip.
  • Private & Bridge LendingWhen speed matters.
  • Construction LendingGround-up, draws, and takeouts.
  • Equipment & Working CapitalFinancing operations.
  • Lines of CreditRevolving capital solutions.
  • Capital Stack FundamentalsSenior, mezz, and equity layers.
03

Module 3

Residential Financing

From Conventional to Reverse — every homebuyer path.

  • ConventionalFannie / Freddie guidelines.
  • FHA, VA & USDAGovernment-backed programs.
  • Jumbo & Non-QMHigh-balance and alt-doc borrowers.
  • HELOC & Cash-Out RefinanceTapping home equity.
  • Renovation Loans203k and HomeStyle.
  • Reverse MortgageHECM for retirees.
  • First-Time Homebuyer ProgramsDPA and grants.
04

Module 4

Investor Lending

Fund the deal — rental, flip, or portfolio.

  • DSCR LoansCash-flow underwriting explained simply.
  • Fix & FlipShort-term rehab capital.
  • Bridge LoansSpeed and flexibility.
  • Ground-Up ConstructionInvestor spec builds.
  • Portfolio & Blanket LoansScale with a single note.
  • Short-Term Rental FinancingAirbnb/VRBO underwriting.
05

Module 5

Commercial Lending

Office, retail, industrial, multifamily and beyond.

  • Office & RetailThe core CRE food groups.
  • Industrial & WarehouseLogistics-era favorites.
  • Medical OfficeSpecialty CRE lending.
  • HospitalityHotel and flag financing.
  • Multifamily5+ unit apartment capital.
  • Mixed UseBlending residential + commercial.
  • Church & Self-StorageSpecialty verticals.
06

Module 6

Business Lending

SBA, working capital, acquisitions & more.

  • SBA 7(a) & 504Government-guaranteed business loans.
  • Working CapitalShort-term operating cash.
  • Business AcquisitionBuying an existing business.
  • Equipment FinancingFinancing hard assets.
  • Revenue-Based FinancingRepayment tied to sales.
  • Invoice & A/R FinancingUnlocking receivables.
  • Merchant Cash AdvanceWhen and when not to use it.
07

Module 7

Construction & Development

Builders, developers, and land finance.

  • Builder FinancingSingle-family builder credit lines.
  • Developer FinancingSubdivision-scale capital.
  • Land AcquisitionRaw and entitled land.
  • Infrastructure & Lot DevelopmentHorizontal construction.
  • Construction DrawsManaging the draw schedule.
08

Module 8

Specialty Lending

Verticals that need dedicated expertise.

  • Hotels & HospitalityFlag-specific requirements.
  • Senior Living & HealthcareCare-facility capital.
  • Restaurants & FranchisesF&B underwriting.
  • CannabisCompliant capital in a complex space.
  • Gas Stations & Auto RepairOwner-operator financing.
  • AgricultureAg land and equipment.
  • Faith-Based OrganizationsChurch and ministry loans.
09

Module 9

The AI Capital Method™

Use AI end-to-end in the lending process.

  • Client DiscoveryAI-guided intake.
  • Needs AnalysisRight product, right borrower.
  • Capital PlanningThe multi-year roadmap.
  • AI Research & ComparisonProduct matching with CapitalGPT™.
  • Loan PackagingAssembling a lender-ready file.
  • Automation & Follow-UpScaling advisor throughput.
10

Module 10

Building Your AI Capital Advisory Business™

Turn certification into recurring revenue.

  • Becoming an AdvisorPositioning and offer.
  • Finding ClientsMarketing that compounds.
  • Referral PartnersThe advisor ecosystem.
  • Capital ConsultationsThe paid discovery call.
  • Speaking & AuthorityBuilding the brand.
  • Ethics & ComplianceStaying on the right side.