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Our courses are suitable for professionals working in housing and the not-for-profit sectors, and are delivered by specialists in the field. You can get Continuing Professional Development credits when you attend Shelter Training courses. Find out more about accreditation.


Top courses

  • Young People, Housing and Homelessness

    Youth homelessness patterns, and the legislative frameworks available to assist young people with homelessness problems. Book now

  • Housing Law: update

    This course will provide experienced practitioners with an update on key developments in housing law, with an emphasis on recent case law decisions and their implications for housing advice and casework. Book now

  • Training for Trainers

    Participants will develop the skills and confidence necessary to plan and deliver a training event, and communicate effectively with an audience. Book now

  • Management Skills: The Essentials

    This course will enable participants to understand the role of managers, and to identify and implement effective management practices. Book now

  • Homelessness and Allocations Law: Advanced

    Homelessness law and new case law developments. Participants will examine case law on allocations and the current statutory framework. Book now

  • Prisoners' Housing Rights

    Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to provide assistance to people from remand through to sentencing and release. Book now

  • Housing Benefit: Introductory

    An introduction to Housing Benefit - how it works within the wider welfare benefits system, who can claim and how it is calculated. Book now

  • Housing Possession Hearings: Practice and Procedure

    This practical course gives an overview of the procedural rules governing possession claims. Book now

  • Welfare Benefits: Introductory

    An introduction to the benefits system, its administration and decision-making processes. Book now

  • Foundation in Housing Law and Advice

    A comprehensive introduction to the most important aspects of housing aid and advice work. Delegates will gain the knowledge and skills to determine housing status and become familiar with the principles, processes and duties of homelessness legislation. Book now