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The Social Housing
Compass
Read what participants from previous courses have to say:
"Interesting and accessible, which meant i could fit into my day to day work." Tenant Services Officer
"I don't know why but I feel a little more confident about this subject. Its not that its all gone in - it hasn't - but I have such a wealth of information and every time I access it I will have fond memories of this ground breaking learning environment." Eileen, Resident Board Member
"I would compliment you on the course. For someone new to internet learning it is simplicity
itself. I have learnt comprehensively on housing, but also about the key matter
of where to look etc... Brilliant." Martyn, Manager
Starting Dates in 2007:
please contact us
Click here for a booking form.
Please note that we also offer a start-anytime self-paced version of this course - for further information please visit this page.
Who will benefit from taking part:
- Staff and Board Members entirely new to the Social Housing Sector
- Those with some work experience, or those working in specialised roles within Housing organisations, who would like a better overview of the Social Housing structure and agenda
Content & course objectives:
The aim of this 3-week course is to provide participants with a basic understanding of the key issues and current developments in Social Housing.
During the course learners will be provided with basic information about the history of Social Housing, its functions, structures and key players, current issues and latest developments. Issues to be looked into will include:
- How Social Housing developed
- Current status and role of Social Housing
- Difference and relationship between local authority Social Housing and Housing Associations
- Current political circumstances that influence Social Housing
- Key players in the Social Housing sector
- Social housing funding
- Burning issues in Social Housing
- Where to find further information
- Basic Social Housing jargon
However, the course is not just about the transfer of information and knowledge from experts to novices. The real aim, as the title of the course suggests, is to provide direction to participants. This will enable them to develop their own roadmap for future information quests, social housing explorations and continuous learning beyond the duration of the course.
To achieve this participants will be guided in getting hands-on experience in effectively using existing information resources, connecting to professional networks and interest groups, and
developing their own action plan for further learning.
The course will also include activities that provide participants with a chance to critically reflect on the information received, and to assess how the past, present and future of Social Housing in general relates to their organisation and their role at work.
How much time will it take to participate?
Participants should allow an average of 3 hours per week for taking part in the course, spread over the whole week at a rate of about 45 minutes per day, and not in one block. Much of the learning takes places through activities that build on each other, and through discussions and interaction with fellow participants and tutors. Continual involvement between Monday and Friday is therefore important.
What are the costs?
We are currently offering this course at a rate of £130 per participant.
How to sign up?
Email us by clicking here to request a booking form and further information about payment.
To go back to the full course list click here.
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