Property Development Courses

HATC courses have been developed after a thorough review of the knowledge and skills needed by Registered Provider (RP) staff delivering property development or redevelopment projects. The HATC Competency Matrix, developed with a number of leading housing associations, forms the basis for the schedule of the courses offered here:

Introductory

Suitable for operational staff, managers, directors and Board members or Councillors new to RP property development, and RP suppliers (consultants and contractors) who wish to understand their clients better).

Course Days
Funding Affordable Housing 1
Understanding the Development Process 2
Development for Operations staff: when and how to exert influence 1
Development Issues for Board Members or Councillors 1 hr – 1 day

Intermediate

Suitable for project officers new to RP development who are still moving towards the expected level of competency for their role OR others who wish to have a better understanding of the key processes of RP development and regeneration.

Course Days
Intermediate Development (conveyancing, design, planning and building contracts)  2
Project Management Overview – An Introduction to professional project management  1
Project Financial Evaluation & Funding  1
The Planning Regime (policy, plans and development control)  1
Understanding (urban) design & Achieving Building for Life: An overview of the HCA’s Expectations  1
Introduction to Construction* – construction methods, issues and a tame builder  1
Understanding the Strategic Background (Business Plans & Development Strategies) ½
The Regulatory Requirements for Development ½
Affordable Housing for Planners (for LA planning officers) 1

Developmental

For project managers needing higher level skills to undertake more complex schemes or deliver tighter programmes.

Course Days
Getting the Best out of: The Consultant Team – how to be an effective client 1
Getting the Best out of: The Design Team* – managing the design process 1
Getting the Best out of: Valuers – understanding valuation reports and issues 1
Negotiation: It’s all in the preparation! – structured negotiation techniques ½
Project Risk Management – managing risks in a professional manner 1
Value Management – how to get more for less ½
Controlling Change – how to deliver closer to target ½
Project Scheduling Demystified – creating and using Gantt Charts (incl an introduction to MS Project) 1
Better Procurement (selecting design & construction procurement route, supplier selection and contract award) 1
Capital Costs & Whole Life Costs – concepts and data sources ½

Advanced

For managers, Directors and Board members who wish to explore strategically important aspects of programme delivery or higher level project delivery issues.

Course Days
Planning Contributions in Detail (seminar) (how to optimise S106 contributions) ½
Project Quality Management – getting the right stuff, not the second rate ½
Stakeholder Management – getting and keeping people on-side ½
Programme Management – getting the linkages to secure the benefits with the resources ½

Course Fees: per day (not per delegate) for in-house training:

Course Level Number Of Delegates NOTES ON PRICES – please read!Courses marked with an asterix (*) are delivered by two speakers. Prices for these courses are as quoted plus 50%.

Half-day courses are charged at 65% of the daily rate.

The Development Issues for Board Members course is quoted for upon request.
1-5 6-10 11-16
Level 1 £895 £1095 £1295
Level 2 £945 £1145 £1345
Level 3 £995 £1195 £1395
Level 4 £1045 £1245 £1455

Please Note: THESE PRICES ARE FOR COURSE FEES ONLY.  EXPENSES AND VAT ARE IN ADDITION.

We are delighted to provide bespoke training courses at a level and for a duration to meet your needs.  Please ask for a quote.