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Every course and practice scenario on the platform, by topic, standard and level, with the ones coming soon marked.
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2026 Changes to Retrofit Funding: At a Glance
BasicFunding schemes and eligibilityFind out what changed in retrofit funding during 2026, from the end of ECO4 to new Boiler Upgrade Scheme rules, so you can spot outdated advice before it reaches a customer.
15 minFull course
Asbestos Awareness (Category A)
IntermediateAssessment and diagnosisIATP-accredited Category A training to identify asbestos in pre-2000 buildings, meet CAR 2012 duties and respond safely to disturbance.
1 h 30 minCPDIATPFull course
Assessing Housing Hazards With HHSRS
IntermediateAssessment and diagnosisA practical guide to HHSRS risk assessment, resident-centric practice under Awaab's Law, and the framework's proposed future changes.
1 hCPDFull course
Assessing Housing Quality With DHS
IntermediateAssessment and diagnosisA full examination of the Decent Homes Standard, the proposed condition-led reforms, and how maintenance, construction and retrofit deliver compliance.
1 hCPDMicro-learning
Awaab's Law: At a Glance
BasicRepair and hazard response dutiesA refresher course for social housing professionals on Awaab’s Law and the HHSRS, covering the Phase 2 obligations that come into force on 30 November 2026, including the newly in-scope hazards and the revised investigation and remediation timeframes.
15 minFull course
Briefing Residents Effectively After Installation
BasicEngagement by project stageHelps installers and Resident Liaison Officers close out retrofit jobs with confident walkthroughs, plain-language explanations and honest expectations about energy bills.
20 minMicro-learning
Building Safety Act: At a Glance
BasicBuilding and fire safety dutiesExplains what the Building Safety Act means on site: higher-risk buildings, the golden thread, raising concerns and working within your competence.
15 minMicro-learning
Busting Common Retrofit Myths
BasicPlain language and myth bustingA practical approach to busting the common myths residents raise about heat pumps, insulation and other retrofit upgrades.
10 minFull course
Communicating With Diverse Communities
BasicAcross cultures and languagesBuilds practical skills for retrofit staff communicating with residents across language and cultural barriers, from grading language to working with interpreters.
20 minFull course
Compiling Evidence for TrustMark Lodgement
IntermediateEvidence and lodgementEquips Retrofit Coordinators to compile, verify and lodge compliant TrustMark evidence across PAS 2030 and MCS measures, ECO4 and Warm Homes.
45 minCPDFull course
Conducting a Retrofit Assessment Under PAS 2035
IntermediateAssessment and diagnosisLearn the fundamentals of PAS 2035:2023 and its key roles, how to conduct energy assessments, and how to create an interpret condition reports.
11 hCPDFull course
Connecting and Assuring Solar PV
AdvancedMeasures and technologiesEquips learners to assess Solar PV feasibility, clear planning and DNO gateways, and verify structural and installation quality.
45 minCPDBranching scenario
Defending the Retrofit Strategy
AdvancedProgramme and project managementAn interactive scenario that tests your ability to defend a Fabric First strategy against client pressure, cost challenges, and on-site surprises.
30 minCPDFull course
Delivering Effective Estate Outreach
BasicPlain language and myth bustingHelps frontline retrofit staff engage residents from the first conversation, understand the concerns behind hesitation, and explain retrofit in plain language.
30 minFull course
Developing the IOE and MTIP
AdvancedRetrofit design and specificationCovers building and using the IOE and MTIP under PAS 2035:2023 to model options, sequence measures and secure informed client consent.
45 minCPDFull course
Diagnosing and Assessing Damp and Mould
BasicAssessment and diagnosisCovers diagnosing condensation, penetrating and rising damp, then conducting a full assessment using resident interviews, inspections and diagnostic tools.
1 h 30 minCPDFull course
Evaluating Risks and Hazards in Retrofit Projects
IntermediateInstallation and site worksCovers the pre-commencement checks Retrofit Coordinators must complete on planning consent, heritage assets, environmental hazards and protected species.
45 minCPDMicro-learning
Explaining Retrofit Jargon to Residents
BasicPlain language and myth bustingA practical approach to explaining retrofit terms, roles and processes to residents in plain English, without the jargon.
15 minRole-play scenario
Handling and Resolving Installation Cancellations
AdvancedDifficult conversations and distressRole-play scenarios are designed to give you a safe space to practise your skills with an AI-powered resident. In this scenario, take an inbound call from Ms. Sanders who wants to cancel their installation. You must listen and help her to resolve her issue.
15 minFull course
Identifying and Supporting Vulnerable Residents
BasicResident needs and vulnerabilityLearn to identify and respond to the additional needs you may encounter when working in occupied housing, from communication barriers and cultural considerations to medical equipment dependencies and lone-working safety protocols.
20 minFull course
Integrating Compliant Roof and Loft Measures
AdvancedMeasures and technologiesCovers designing compliant roof and loft insulation under PAS 2035:2023, managing cold roof moisture risks, thermal bridging and ventilation requirements.
45 minCPDFull course
Introduction to Cyber Security
BasicInformation and systemsCovers recognising and resisting phishing, malware and social engineering, protecting devices and accounts, and responding to incidents under UK GDPR.
30 minFull course
Introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
BasicPeople and safeguardingCovers what ED&I means, the Equality Act 2010 and protected characteristics, recognising unconscious bias, and intervening as an upstander.
30 minFull course
Introduction to ISO Management System
BasicInformation and systemsIntroduces ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, the plan-do-check-act cycle behind them, and your role in following procedures and reporting incidents.
45 minFull course
Introduction to Key Activities and Responsibilities in Retrofit
BasicProject coordination and administrationEquips generalist staff to support pre-construction retrofit activities, from CDM 2015 governance and quality assurance to handover packages and snagging.
3 h 30 minCPDFull course
Introduction to Manual Handling
BasicHealth and safetyThis course covers what constitutes manual handling under UK law, how to identify and assess risk using the TILE framework, and the safe techniques required to protect yourself and others in the workplace.
30 minFull course
Introduction to Modern Slavery
BasicPeople and safeguardingCovers modern slavery under the 2015 Act, the six types of exploitation, spotting warning signs, and reporting concerns correctly.
30 minFull course
Introduction to PAS 2030 and MCS Installation Standards
BasicRetrofit quality frameworkIntroduces PAS 2030:2023 and how it governs installation of energy efficiency measures, alongside MCS certification and TrustMark compliance requirements.
2 h 30 minCPDFull course
Introduction to PAS 2035
BasicRetrofit quality frameworkIntroduces PAS 2035:2023, the whole-house retrofit approach, the six core project roles, and how the standard integrates with PAS 2030.
2 h 30 minCPDFull course
Introduction to RdSAP 10
BasicAssessment and diagnosisCovers the RdSAP 10 changes to on-site data collection and calculation, and how they affect assessor workflows, pricing and client conversations.
1 h 30 minFull course
Introduction to Renewable Technologies
BasicMeasures and technologiesCovers specifying, planning and installing heat pumps, solar PV and MVHR in retrofit projects within a fabric-first strategy.
3 h 30 minCPDFull course
Introduction to Retrofit
BasicRetrofit foundationsA beginner's introduction to retrofit and energy efficiency in homes, covering common measures, key terminology and the main funding schemes.
30 minCPDFull course
Introduction to Retrofit Design
BasicRetrofit design and specificationCovers reading PAS 2035 retrofit designs, applying SAP and RdSAP energy performance data, and spotting U-value and thermal bridging risks.
2 h 30 minCPDFull course
Introduction to Retrofit Funding Mechanisms and Schemes
BasicFunding schemes and eligibilityIntroduces the main UK retrofit funding schemes, with a deep dive into Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 eligibility and compliance.
1 h 30 minCPDFull course
Introduction to Risk Assessments
BasicHealth and safetyCovers hazards, risks and legal duties, the HSE five-step assessment process, the hierarchy of controls, and dynamic risk assessment on the job.
30 minFull course
Introduction to Safeguarding
BasicPeople and safeguardingSafeguarding essentials for anyone visiting occupied homes: who is protected, the ten categories of abuse, the signs, and how to report.
30 minFull course
Introduction to the Building Safety Act
BasicBuilding and fire safety dutiesCovers the Hackitt Review failures behind the Building Safety Act 2022, its four pillars of reform, the dutyholder regime, competence mandate and enforcement powers.
30 minFull course
Introduction to the Fabric-First Approach
BasicRetrofit foundationsExplains the fabric-first approach and measure sequencing, managing on-site risks like thermal bridging, and the regulatory requirements for fabric measures.
3 h 30 minCPDFull course
Introduction to the Social Housing Regulation Landscape
BasicHousing quality standardsExplains how HHSRS, the Decent Homes Standard and Awaab's Law interlock, and the shift to a proactive, person-centric duty of care.
1 hCPDFull course
Introduction to the Warm Homes Plan
BasicFunding schemes and eligibilityAn overview of the £15 billion Warm Homes Plan, covering electrification targets, funding routes and area-based delivery from 2027.
45 minFull course
Introduction to TrustMark and the Lodgement Process
BasicEvidence and lodgementCovers the TrustMark framework, the lodgement process step by step, and the documentation and audit evidence needed for funding eligibility.
2 hCPDFull course
Introduction to UK GDPR
BasicInformation and systemsGain a practical understanding of UK data protection law, including what counts as personal data, how data must be handled, and the rights and responsibilities that apply when things go wrong.
45 minFull course
Introduction to Ventilation and Fire Safety Principles
BasicMeasures and technologiesFocuses on the critical role of ventilation and moisture management in safe, effective retrofit projects, and explores how fire safety requirements and the Building Safety Act intersect with retrofit planning and delivery.
3 hCPDFull course
Introduction to Working at Height
BasicHealth and safetyProvides an essential overview of working at height safely in the UK workplace.
30 minFull course
Introduction to Workplace Fire Safety
BasicHealth and safetyEquips workers across all sectors with the essential fire safety knowledge needed to stay safe on site, in offices, and across multiple work locations.
45 minFull course
Investigating and Repairing Hazards Under Awaab's Law
IntermediateRepair and hazard response dutiesProvides an essential guide to Awaab’s Law, focusing on the legal duties and practical skills required for frontline housing professionals.
1 hCPDMicro-learning
June 2026 Changes to HHSRS: At a Glance
BasicRepair and hazard response dutiesLearn what changed in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) on 23 June 2026, what stayed the same, and how to interpret reports written under the previous system.
15 minMicro-learning
Listening Actively and Asking Better Questions
BasicListening and questioningDevelop the active listening and questioning skills needed to conduct more effective resident conversations during retrofit engagement.
25 minBranching scenario
Managing Defects on an EWI Project
AdvancedQuality assurance and verificationThis interactive scenario puts you in charge of a complex External Wall Insulation (EWI) pilot project.
30 minCPDFull course
Managing Difficult Calls With Residents
BasicDifficult conversations and distressLearn practical strategies for de-escalating difficult resident calls, responding to anger and misinformation, and recognising when a scheduling conversation becomes a safeguarding concern.
20 minFull course
Managing Higher-Risk Buildings Under the BSA
BasicBuilding and fire safety dutiesA course on the Building Safety Act 2022 provisions for Higher-Risk Buildings, covering the Three Gateways, the duties of Accountable Persons in occupied buildings, and how to maintain the Golden Thread of Information across a building’s lifecycle.
30 minBranching scenario
Mitigating Compliance Risks on Funded Projects
AdvancedEvidence and lodgementThis scenario-based course tests your ability to manage compliance and technical risk during the critical pre-construction phase of a retrofit project.
30 minCPDBranching scenario
Mitigating Early-Stage Project Risks and Hazards
AdvancedProject coordination and administrationThis interactive scenario places you as a Senior Retrofit Coordinator managing a complex, multi-site portfolio. It challenges you to perform desktop reviews to identify critical legal and technical blockers before work begins.
30 minCPDFull course
Preparing Residents for Work on Their Homes
BasicEngagement by project stageOnce lost, trust is hard to rebuild. This course focuses on getting it right before the works begin. Setting clear, honest expectations to avoid surprises, and drop-outs.
30 minRole-play scenario
Resolving Post-Installation Resident Concerns
AdvancedDifficult conversations and distressRole-play scenarios are designed to give you a safe space to practise your skills with an AI-powered resident. In this scenario, take an inbound call from a resident raising concerns during the post-installation aftercare period. Listen, reassure, and log the issue for follow-up.
15 minRole-play scenario
Resolving Resident Concerns During Installation
AdvancedEngagement by project stageRole-play scenarios are designed to give you a safe space to practise your skills with an AI-powered resident. In this scenario, take an inbound call from a resident who is having some issues during their installation.
15 minRole-play scenario
Securing Installation Bookings With Residents
AdvancedEngagement by project stageRole-play scenarios are designed to give you a safe space to practise your skills with an AI-powered resident. In this scenario, take an inbound call from a resident who wants to discuss their concerns before booking in their installation.
15 minFull course
Specifying and Assuring Wall Insulation
IntermediateRetrofit design and specificationA technical course for Retrofit Coordinators on designing, specifying and quality-assuring cavity, internal and external wall insulation under PAS 2035, with a focus on moisture and fire risk, Building Regulations compliance and securing valid guarantees.
45 minCPDFull course
Supporting Residents During Installation Works
BasicEngagement by project stageLearn to communicate clearly with residents on installation day, manage disruptions and complaints with confidence, and recognise when and how to escalate concerns to protect residents and the project.
30 minMicro-learning
Supporting Residents With Mental Health Challenges
BasicResident needs and vulnerabilityIn this short course, you will learn about common mental health conditions, the signs you might notice when interacting with residents, and a simple four-step approach for handling these conversations with confidence.
15 minFull course
Verifying Retrofit Designs
IntermediateQuality assurance and verificationLearn to review and provide assurance for retrofit designs by cross-referencing theoretical designs with site realities, ensuring repairs and constraints are addressed before installation.
45 minCPDFull course
Working Safely With Ladders
BasicHealth and safetyThis course gives you the practical skills to check whether a ladder is fit for professional use, carry out a systematic pre-use inspection, and set up and secure both stepladders and leaning ladders correctly.
30 min
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Coming soonIntroduction to Scaffolding Safety
BasicHealth and safetyLearn the scaffold safety habits you need if you work on or around fixed scaffolding: who is responsible for a scaffold, the checks to make before you climb, how to use it safely, and when to stop and report. This is an awareness course and does not qualify you to erect or inspect scaffolds.
35 min