Online course that provides a deeper understanding of place making.

You will work with built environment professionals, community workers and volunteers to gain a shared understanding of how to create and manage sustainable communities .

The course is facilitated by an experienced tutor who will provide advice and guidance from start to finish. Discussion forums will provide feedback and help you to share ideas and experiences.

Each online course consists of five facilitated workshops, which will help you to:

• Develop a real understanding of the term 'sustainable community'
• Explore the national and regional policy context and perspectives
• Consider the roles, responsibilities and skills of the various organisations and individuals responsible for delivery

* Note - this course used to be called 'In a Nutshell'

The course

Each workshop runs over two weeks with participants expected to logon for a minimum of six hours per workshop. The workshops include a range of learning materials, participant activities and a forum.

This professionally designed content will be delivered on our online learning portal, which conforms to accessibility standards.

You will require the discipline to study at distance and to meet deadlines. You also need regular access to a computer and the internet.

On completion of the course participants receive a certificate endorsed by the HCA. 

The course open to UK residents only. The course costs of £100 are currently being fully funded by the HCA - places are limited though.

When are the courses?

We are enrolling students now for courses starting in the coming months.

Book your place

To reserve your free place - request an enrolment form

» If you've got any queries contact:  understanding@learnAtHCA.co.uk or call 0845 890 2549