Our free programme of introductory/refresher training is available to members, and covers a range of housing issues and topics. The courses are designed to respond to the latest developments in housing and homelessness, and we apply a blended learning approach that includes face-to-face training, bitesize (e-learning) and webinars.
Aimed at front-line housing options advisers that deal with homeless applications and housing options enquiries, the local authority training programme provides a number of face to face training courses and webinars on housing/homelessness topics available in-house. Local Authority Training Programme (pdf)
Our face to face courses, e-learning and webinars cover a range of housing related topics from trainee adviser level up to Generalist advisers and advice session supervisors.
Agencies Training Programme (pdf)
Aimed at staff who give advice to service users to help them with their housing and homelessness queries, the public authority training programme provides a number of face to face, webinar and bitesize courses on a variety of housing topics. Public authority training programme (pdf)
To complete our existing training programme we have developed a small number of 3 hour briefings to provide an update to your existing basic understanding:
Our webinar programme is available to view to members. Log in to view the calendar and out what webinars are taking place. If you have any specific questions email nhas@shelter.org.uk,
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All Local Citizens Advice and Local Authorities in England are automatically members.