The Studio | 51 Lever Street | Manchester | M1 1FN

1 – 2 July 2025

** APM Certified Course **

The course helps delegates to control their schemes more effectively, and introduces tools that help deal with typical day-to-day problems and issues faced by Development & Regeneration staff. It is the first step towards a professional qualification.

The Association for Project Management’s (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification (previously called the Introductory Certificate in Project Management) is designed to enable successful candidates to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. After attending the course, delegates will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.

This course is suitable for:

1. Development / regeneration / asset management staff involved in delivering projects who have not had training in formal project management
2. Senior executives and Board members who want an overview of project management, to better understand good practice
3. Housing Management, Lettings, Sales, Maintenance or Community Regeneration staff who contribute to the development of new housing scheme or have to deliver other projects (such as a review of void management processes, establishing an effective Resident Panel, re-tendering Term Contracts etc)
4. Anyone intending to progress to the professionally-recognised Project Management Qualification

NCVO | Kings Cross | London

14 – 15 October 2025

This two day course follows on from Understanding the Development Process, and looks in more detail at the early stages in development management, including site finding, negotiation, valuation, project planning and the conveyancing process. Including undertaking feasibility studies focusing on common legal and technical issues that arise on housing development sites.  

This classroom based course is run in the Spring, Summer and Autumn (as well as online on demand) please enquire for future dates. 

In addition to training the open courses are a great opportunity for delegates to network with others in the sector and benefit from their experiences.

This course is aimed at those with 6 months+ of experience in a relevant role OR those who have undertaken our Understanding the Development Process course.

NCVO | Kings Cross | London

4 – 5 November 2025

This two day course follows on from Understanding the Development Process, and looks in more detail at how to appoint & manage the design team and the design process, identifying typical design issues and the importance of effective design review. The course then moves on to the planning system, forward planning and development control, planning polices, the process, conditions and obligations.  

This classroom based course is run in the Spring, Summer and Autumn (as well as online on demand) please enquire for online courses to training@m3h.co.uk

In addition to training the open courses are a great opportunity for delegates to network with others in the sector and benefit from their experiences.

This course is aimed at those with 6 months+ of experience in a relevant role OR those who have undertaken our Understanding the Development Process course.

NCVO | Kings Cross | London

18 – 19 November 2025

This two day course follows on from Understanding the Development Process, and looks in more detail at the construction procurement process, types of building contracts focusing on the JCT D&B 2016 form including important clauses and their application, an overview of the stages and elements of construction and then how to be an effective client during the construction, including managing the contractor and team and then managing handover and the defect management process.

This classroom based course is run in the Spring, Summer and Autumn (as well as online on demand) please enquire for future dates.

In addition to training the open courses are a great opportunity for delegates to network with others in the sector and benefit from their experiences.

This course is aimed at those with 6 months+ of experience in a relevant role OR those who have undertaken our Understanding the Development Process course.

NCVO | Kings Cross | London

2 – 3 December 2025

** APM Certified Course **

The course helps delegates to control their schemes more effectively, and introduces tools that help deal with typical day-to-day problems and issues faced by Development & Regeneration staff. It is the first step towards a professional qualification.

The Association for Project Management’s (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification (previously called the Introductory Certificate in Project Management) is designed to enable successful candidates to understand the language of project management and the structure of a successful project. After attending the course, delegates will be able to take an active part in a project team and make a positive contribution to any project environment.

This course is suitable for:

1. Development / regeneration / asset management staff involved in delivering projects who have not had training in formal project management
2. Senior executives and Board members who want an overview of project management, to better understand good practice
3. Housing Management, Lettings, Sales, Maintenance or Community Regeneration staff who contribute to the development of new housing scheme or have to deliver other projects (such as a review of void management processes, establishing an effective Resident Panel, re-tendering Term Contracts etc)
4. Anyone intending to progress to the professionally-recognised Project Management Qualification