Check if you qualify for free training funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, or a reduced rate for paid training.
Housing training from Shelter
Shelter training includes free courses for eligible organisations, and paid courses with a discount available for some organisations.
Free government funded training
Free training includes live webinars and elearning covering the fundamentals of housing and homelessness.
This training is fully funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. These courses are available to eligible organisations only.
Find out more about how our work is funded.
Check if you're eligible for free training
You are eligible for free training if you work for an organisation in England that provides:
housing or homelessness advice
debt and welfare benefits advice to improve someone's housing situation
This includes:
Citizens Advice
local authorities
voluntary organisations
public authorities, such as prisons, probation, job centres or health services
If you're eligible, browse our courses now.
If you're not sure whether you are eligible, check with us at fundedtraining@shelter.org.uk with details of your organisation.
Who is not eligible for free training
We cannot provide free training to:
organisations based outside of England
organisations which charge users for advice or services
housing associations
community interest companies (CICs)
tenant management organisations (TMOs)
private companies
People who are not eligible for free training places can explore our paid courses.
Discounts for paid courses
Paid training courses from Shelter are in depth, interactive and cater to all levels of housing knowledge, from introductory to advanced. Paid training is open to all organisations.
Check if you qualify for a discount
Discounted rates are available for each of our paid courses for individuals. The discounted rate is available to advice agencies and charities.
If your organisation is eligible, the discounted rate will be automatically applied in the training portal.
Find out how to book Shelter Training.
Find training courses to suit you
Our courses cover all aspects of housing law and all levels of knowledge, from introductory to advanced.