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Housing professionals

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

Each year we deliver a suite of training sessions designed to truly make a difference to you and your organisation. We’ve partnered with a number of excellent providers to deliver courses, both virtual and in person, focused on supporting you across a range of disciplines.

Who can attend? These courses are designed for delegates from Housing Associations and Local Authorities. We have a separate training programme for suppliers. Attendance is free for SEC Members if used as part of your yearly training allowance. All other housing professionals 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. Certificates are provided after completing each course.

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Introduction to Contract Management under the Procurement Act - Training

18/06/2026

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Collaborative Contract Management: Achieving Value, Avoiding Conflicts and Managing Risk - Training

09/07/2026

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Introduction to Public Procurement - Training

10/09/2026

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Public Procurement: Understanding Frameworks, Dynamic Models, Open Market and Bespoke Solutions - Training

14/10/2026

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Preventing Procurement Fraud and Managing Conflicts of Interest - Training

05/11/2026

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Advanced Public Procurement - Training

12/11/2026

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HHSRS - Training

09/02/2026

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Successfully Tackling Disrepair - Training

11/02/2026

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Renters' Rights Act - Training

12/02/2026

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Resident Conflict Management - Training

12/02/2026

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Asbestos Awareness - Training

25/02/2026

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Resident Conflict Management - Training

04/03/2026

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Effective Data Management - Training

10/03/2026

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Building Safety and Property Compliance - Training

18/03/2026

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Building Safety and Property Compliance - Training

23/03/2026

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Planning & Development Consultancy - Member Exclusive Webinar

26/03/2026

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Resident Conflict Management - Training

29/04/2026

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HHSRS - Training

11/05/2026

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Understanding Ventilation in Dwellings - A Compliance-Led Approach to Healthy Homes - Training

03/06/2026

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Asbestos Awareness - Training

08/06/2026

Preparing for the Competence and Conduct Standard

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Mental Health: How to create sustainable tenancies to tenants who hoard - Training

10/06/2026

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Building Safety and Property Compliance - Training

24/06/2026

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Condensation and Mould - Training

01/07/2026

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Effective Data Management - Training

08/07/2026

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Fire Safety & The New Regulatory Regime - Training

16/07/2026

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Successfully Tackling Disrepair - Training

22/07/2026

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Preparing for the Competence and Conduct Standard - Training

16/09/2026

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Introduction to Social Housing for new staff in England - Training

24/09/2026

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Introduction to Development and Regeneration - Training

07/10/2026

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Stress to Success - Training

12/10/2026

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Effective Anti-Social Behaviour Case Management - Training

19/11/2026

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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. It’s part of our £200,000 a year investment in people through our Prospects programme.

Each cohort will benefit from a four module programme which explores the role of leadership in delivering change. Delegates benefit from growing their network of likeminded colleagues from different housing providers in a supportive environment.

The course is open to colleagues working within registered providers and both Members and Guests are able to apply. Candidates must be existing managers – which means they’re either managing people or non-staff resources with full responsibility / accountability.

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What will I learn?

When joining the cohort you’ll commit to a 4 module, 8-day classroom-based course. We’ll run a kickstart meeting online before the first module so that delegates can get to know each other. It will also include additional coursework-based activity outside of working hours.

Module 1 Leadership and Change: Exploring the role of leadership in delivering change
Module 2 Strategic Thinking: Thinking about the future and generating unique insights and opportunities
Module 3 Working Collaboratively Across Organisations: How to establish a common purpose, a strong insistence on a whole systems approach and shared power to stimulate change
Module 4 Coaching for High Performance: A coaching style of managing teams through change

What are the benefits?

Along with completing the leadership programme you’ll receive the following:

An Institute of Leadership and Management Certificate in Leadership from Solace
Support from us at SEC and recognition of your participation – we’ll promote your cohort on our website and social media channels
If you are not already a CIH Member, we’ll also fund one year of Membership for you
You’ll be part of a new wave of aspiring leaders – and will gain access to our Next Generation Leaders Alumni Network

Dates for our 2025 Cohorts

We're now open for the next round of nominations from 21 July until 5 September.

The training dates for this Cohort will be:

Launch session: 18 September (Online)
Module 1: 09 & 10 October (Stratford, London)
Module 2: 26 & 27 November (Stratford, London)
Module 3: 28 & 29 January (Stratford, London)
Module 4: 11 & 12 March (Stratford, London)

How do I nominate?

We’re now open for nominations until 05 September.

Candidates will need to submit the following:

A CV outlining your experience
A personal statement (of no more than two sides) that tells us:
• Why you want to join the programme
• What you will bring to the group
• How you think you would benefit from the experience at this point in your career
A letter of recommendation from a senior manager within your organisation who will act as your sponsor on the programme

Please email your application to learning@solace.org.uk. Please include “SEC Next Generation Leaders Application” in your subject line.

What does it cost?

SEC Members are able to nominate one colleague per year to complete the programme for free. You can view our current members here.

If your organisation would like to nominate an additional colleague then the cost is £750 + VAT.

Are you a non-member? Then you’re still able to nominate a colleague. The cost is £750 + VAT per delegate.

Don't just take our word for it… hear from our past delegates!

“I found the whole set-up and the way in which sessions were laid out to be incredibly useful, as they immersed you in the subject matter and made all the work and learning a collaborative affair. The cohort I was with were brilliant. Everyone was engaged, open in their discussions, and really got involved in the exercises. Andrew, the trainer was fantastic, couldn’t have asked for better; he has a way of drawing you in to become really interested in the subject matter and to allow you to develop your own skills without making it about him and what he is doing. All in all, I learnt a lot from this course, from opening my mind to a systems-based approach, understanding political awareness, and people and change management, to even just having made some good connections whom I am sure I will stay in touch with and have already benefitted from knowing.”

Christopher Wade, Head of Housing Solutions, Thurrock Council

“I believe the program provided me with the tools, knowledge, and support that I needed to become a more effective leader and has enabled me to make a bigger impact on the issues that matter most to me. I have also been able to practically implement many sections of the course content into my current role too, so whilst I gained effective and in-depth theoretical knowledge about becoming a great leader, I have witnessed a valuable practical benefit too!”

Dave O’Toole, Head of Customer Services, Origin Housing

“I found the next generation leaders programme to be beneficial in both my professional and personal development. It’s helped me develop my strategic thinking, self-awareness, and problem-solving skills, as well as understanding the principles of effective change management, political awareness, and collaborative working. Being part of this programme has also grown my professional network and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in better understanding leadership.”

Merle Murray, Development Manager, Golding Homes

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Housing professionals

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

Each year we deliver a suite of training sessions designed to truly make a difference to you and your organisation. We’ve partnered with a number of excellent providers to deliver courses, both virtual and in person, focused on supporting you across a range of disciplines.

Procurement

Introduction to Contract Management under the Procurement Act - Training

Collaborative Contract Management: Achieving Value, Avoiding Conflicts and Managing Risk - Training

Introduction to Public Procurement - Training

Public Procurement: Understanding Frameworks, Dynamic Models, Open Market and Bespoke Solutions - Training

Preventing Procurement Fraud and Managing Conflicts of Interest - Training

Advanced Public Procurement - Training

Housing essentials

HHSRS - Training

Successfully Tackling Disrepair - Training

Renters' Rights Act - Training

Resident Conflict Management - Training

Asbestos Awareness - Training

Resident Conflict Management - Training

Effective Data Management - Training

Building Safety and Property Compliance - Training

Building Safety and Property Compliance - Training

Planning & Development Consultancy - Member Exclusive Webinar

Resident Conflict Management - Training

HHSRS - Training

Understanding Ventilation in Dwellings - A Compliance-Led Approach to Healthy Homes - Training

Asbestos Awareness - Training

Mental Health: How to create sustainable tenancies to tenants who hoard - Training

Building Safety and Property Compliance - Training

Condensation and Mould - Training

Effective Data Management - Training

Fire Safety & The New Regulatory Regime - Training

Successfully Tackling Disrepair - Training

Preparing for the Competence and Conduct Standard - Training

Introduction to Social Housing for new staff in England - Training

Introduction to Development and Regeneration - Training

Stress to Success - Training

Effective Anti-Social Behaviour Case Management - Training

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.

In partnership with:

What will I learn?

What are the benefits?

Dates for our 2025 Cohorts

How do I nominate?

What does it cost?

Don't just take our word for it… hear from our past delegates!

Stay in the loop