We’ve committed to investing in the development of housing professionals through our PROSPECTS training programme – upskilling colleagues and supporting our future leaders. 

Each year we deliver a suite of training sessions designed to truly make a difference you and your organisation. We’ve partnered with a number of excellent providers to delivered tailored courses, both virtual and in person,  focused on supporting you across a range of disciplines. Attendance is free for SEC Members if part of your yearly training allowance. All other housing providers are able to attend courses at a subsidised rate.

Many of our courses are CPD accredited and we’re currently in the process of accrediting our entire programme.

We’ve also partnered with Solace to offer an Institute of Leadership and Management Certified course. SEC Members can nominate up to three individuals for the programme each year. Learn more about our Next Generation Leaders programme. 

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DAMP AND MOULD TOOLKIT

Practical approaches for diagnosing and treating damp and mould in your properties.

NEXT DATE: 30 JAN 2025
HHSRS

Understand the principles and practice of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

NEXT DATE: 10 FEB 2025
SUCCESSFULLY TACKLING DISREPAIR

How to tackle incoming claims and futureproof your organisations against even more.

NEXT DATE:06 FEB 2025
CONDENSATION AND MOULD

Understand how water behaves in buildings and the potential remedies for combating condensation and mould.

NEXT DATE: 12 FEB 2025
MEASURED TERM CONTRACTS

Look at the theory of contract administration, along with some examples using the JCT Measured Term Contract 2016 as the basis.

NEXT DATE: 26 FEB 2025
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT – TERMINATION AND DISPUTES

The key considerations when terminating contracts and what to bear in mind when disputes arise.

NEXT DATE: 06 MARCH 2025
STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT

Understand smart asset management – including the process for strategic development and delivery.

NEXT DATE: TBC
INTRODUCTION TO CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Understand the importance of good contract management and how to effectively manage your contracts.

NEXT DATE: TBC
EFFECTIVE DATA MANAGEMENT (CPD)

How to manage data effectively and why data management is so important.

NEXT DATE: TBC
PRACTICAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT (CPD)

Develop your understanding of contract administration.

NEXT DATE: TBC
FRAMEWORKS OR DPS? (CPD)

Understanding Frameworks, DPS’s and how our sector uses them to procure effective contracts.

NEXT DATE: 05 FEB 2025
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

The A-Z of public procurement – including selection, evaluation and moderation.

NEXT DATE: 18 MARCH 2025
SECTION 20 SERVICE CHARGES & PROCUREMENT

Understand the service charge regime and how it interacts with public procurement rules.

NEXT DATE: TBC
ADVANCED PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Develop your understanding of public procurement – including risk and applying social value.

NEXT DATE: TBC
TENDER EVALUATIONS & COST MODELS (CPD)

How to approach the cost and quality element of your tenders.

NEXT DATE: TBC
BUILDING SAFETY & PROPERTY COMPLIANCE (CPD)

Strengthen your approach to provide more effective oversight to compliance performance.

NEXT DATE: 22 + 23 JAN 2025
ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING (CPD)

Understand the hazards and risks posed by asbestos and the legislative measures in place to protect people.

NEXT DATE: 12 MARCH 2025
BUILDING SAFETY & PROPERTY COMPLIANCE (CPD)

Strengthen your approach to provide more effective oversight to compliance performance.

NEXT DATE: 19 + 20 March 2025
BUILDING SAFETY & PROPERTY COMPLIANCE (CPD)

Strengthen your approach to provide more effective oversight to compliance performance.

NEXT DATE: 24 + 25 MARCH 2025
FIRE SAFETY & THE REGULATORY REGIME

Develop a fuller understanding of the Fire Safety Act and the requirements upon social landlords.

NEXT DATE: TBC
SUPPORTING RESIDENTS THROUGH BUILDING SAFETY CHALLENGES

Understanding a residents point-of-view and delivering meaningful engagement.

NEXT DATE: TBC
L2 – GAS SAFETY AWARENESS IN SOCIAL HOUSING (CPD)

Understand a landlords requirements under the Gas Safety Regulations and how you can ensure compliance.

NEXT DATE: TBC
L2 VRQ – ELECTRICAL SAFETY AWARENESS IN SOCIAL HOUSING

Develop your understanding of electrical safety within social housing.

NEXT DATE: TBC
HOARDING DISORDER (CPD)

Awareness of hoarding disorder and the impact this has on landlords and compliance.

NEXT DATE: 05 FEB 2025
Introduction to Safeguarding Adults and Children in Social Housing

Attendees will learn how to improve safeguarding practice within the housing sector.

NEXT DATE: 27 FEB 2025
Consumer Standards, Building Safety and the new Regulatory Regime

Attendees will learn how to improve safeguarding practice within the housing sector.

NEXT DATE: 26 MARCH 2025
EFFECTIVELY MANAGING AN ASB CASE

How to effectively manage an anti-social behaviour case from start to finish.

NEXT DATE: TBC
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL HOUSING

Understand the origins of social housing and how it informs the purpose of organisations today.

NEXT DATE: TBC
EFFECTIVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (CPD)

Communicate effectively – deliver information quickly and accurately.

NEXT DATE: TBC
RESIDENT CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (CPD)

Understand various aspects of conflict and how to manage situations when they arise.

NEXT DATE: TBC
THE HISTORY OF SOCIAL HOUSING

Understand the history of Social Housing and the events that have impacted society.

NEXT DATE: TBC
BUILDING A WINNING TEAM

Explore a range of techniques for developing high performing teams.

NEXT DATE: TBC
CHALLENGING STIGMA AND STEREOTYPING

Reflect on the causes and impact of stigma – and develop positive ways to champion your views.

NEXT DATE: TBC
MANAGING SHARED OWNERSHIP PROPERTIES

Understand the fundamental clauses in the lease and the practicalities of managing shared ownership properties.

NEXT DATE: TBC
THE SOCIAL HOUSING ACT & TENANT SATISFACTION MEASURES

Understand the purpose of TSMs and their key priorities.

NEXT DATE: TBC
MAPPING MENTAL HEALTH (CPD)

Further your understanding of this vast topic of mental health.

NEXT DATE: TBC
EMBEDDING THE SOCIAL HOUSING ACT 2023

Understand the changes from the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.

NEXT DATE: TBC
RETROFIT BOOTCAMP

Supporting you to deliver PAS 2035 compliant retrofit measures in social housing properties.

NEXT DATE: TBC
SAP 10 METHODOLOGY

Develop a deeper understanding of SAP 10 Methodology and how it is used in social housing.

NEXT DATE: TBC
DECARBONISATION STRATEGY, FUNDING & MOBILISATION

Develop a deeper understanding of decarbonisation strategies within the housing sector.

NEXT DATE: TBC
ALTERNATIVE HEAT AND POWER TECHNOLOGIES

Develop a deeper understanding of sustainable heating and p0wer technologies.

NEXT DATE: TBC
STOCK ASSESMENT, CAPACITY AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES 

Best practice for identifying and analysing sites.

NEXT DATE: TBC
INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT & REGENERATION (CPD)

how new homes are developed or existing areas regenerated by registered providers.

NEXT DATE: TBC
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN MANAGEMENT REGS (CPD)

An introductory course exploring the CDM regulations as well as your requirements and responsibilities.

NEXT DATE: TBC
NEXT GENERATION LEADERS

Alongside our yearly training programme we’re also dedicated to supporting a wave of housing and asset leaders that will fill our board rooms in the future. 

We’ve partnered with Solace to provide an Institute of Leadership and Management Certificated course for next generation leaders in the housing sector. SEC Members can nominate up to three ‘shooting stars’ for the programme with the ambition of becoming a future Board Member.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NEXT GENERATION LEADERS
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