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Social Housing Training Courses

The Housing series of modules have been developed in conjunction with a number of Housing Associations as part of the Virtual College Housing e-Academy. If you want to know more about the Housing e-Academy, please phone or e-mail using the details on the contact page.

An Introduction to Governance for Registered Social Landlords in Scotland

An Introduction to Governance for Registered Social Landlords in Scotland

This online course will provide learners with an understanding of the social housing sector in Scotland and Scottish social housing regulations.
£20.00 + vat
for full package
The Principles of Effective Income Management

The Principles of Effective Income Management

This online training course will look at the challenges facing social housing providers to ensure that rent can be paid and tenancies sustained
£30.00 + vat
for full package
An Introduction to Social Housing in Scotland

An Introduction to Social Housing in Scotland

This online learning module provides background into the history of social housing in Scotland, and looks at the roles and responsibilities of social housing providers and their tenants.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
The Basics of Tenancy Management

The Basics of Tenancy Management

This course will provide learners with an understanding of the basic elements of tenancy management for a Registered Provider of social housing.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
An Introduction to the New Regulatory Framework for Social Housing in Scotland

An Introduction to the New Regulatory Framework for Social Housing in Scotland

This course will provide you with an introduction to the new regulatory framework, set out in The Housing (Scotland) Act (2012), for social housing in Scotland.
£20.00 + vat
for full package
An Introduction to Governance for Social Housing Providers

An Introduction to Governance for Social Housing Providers

This course is primarily aimed at Social Housing Providers who are regulated for governance by the Social Housing Regulator
£20.00 + vat
for full package
The Regulatory Framework For Social Housing In England

The Regulatory Framework For Social Housing In England

This module will help learners to understand the changes to regulation brought about by the new Social Housing Regulator and what will happen when social housing providers fail to comply with the required standard.
£20.00 + vat
for full package
The Principle Provisions of the Welfare Reform Act 2012

The Principle Provisions of the Welfare Reform Act 2012

This e-learning course helps learners to understand the changes brought about through the Welfare Reform Act and how the changes will affect their customers and their organisation.
£20.00 + vat
for full package
Understanding Gypsy and Irish Traveller Identity in Society

Understanding Gypsy and Irish Traveller Identity in Society

By objectively outlining the past, current and present issues faced by Gypsies and Irish Travellers in the UK, this module aims to proactively reduce prejudice and discrimination towards this community.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Value for Money

Value for Money

Develop an increased understanding of effective Value for Money strategies and see the benefits of these strategies for your organisation.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Opening Doors: Equality, Diversity and Cultural Awareness

Opening Doors: Equality, Diversity and Cultural Awareness

This module is aimed at anyone working for social Housing Providers.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Money Matters – Financial Inclusion

Money Matters – Financial Inclusion

This module is intended for Tenants in Social Housing, but will also be relevant for anyone who has the responsibility of managing a home.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Climbing the Career Ladder

Climbing the Career Ladder

This module will look at some of the things you need to consider when looking for a job
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Managing a Home

Managing a Home

Your home is your world but modern life is fast paced and this often causes us to forget the important details that impact on our home life.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Healthy Living

Healthy Living

Health is generally defined as being a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Professional Individual Membership (PIM) - Housing eAcademy

Professional Individual Membership (PIM) - Housing eAcademy


£45.00 + vat
for full package
An Introduction to Social Housing

An Introduction to Social Housing

This online learning module provides background into the history of social housing, and looks at the roles and responsibilities of housing organisations and their tenants. It also discusses the roles of the bodies that regulate social housing in the UK. The module is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) as a component of the Level II Certificate in Housing.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
Dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour

Dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour

This programme has been specifically designed to give a good understanding of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and what actions should be taken to help address it.
£30.00 + vat
for full package
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