CPD Collaborative Project: Integrating Governance, Strategy, and Community Development | Level 7 (Postgraduate)

Course aim This CPD is designed for professionals who want to apply their learning to real-world challenges in housing governance, strategy, and community development. It provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with sector partners on a live project that delivers tangible outcomes. The course fosters innovation, leadership, and stakeholder engagement — key skills for those aspiring to senior positions in the housing and community sectors.

Course content Delivered over 12 weeks, this CPD provides a practice-based, team project where you will address complex housing and community challenges. The course integrates governance, strategy, financial management, and tenant engagement, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and industry involvement. This course aims to: Integrate governance, business planning, financial management, and tenant engagement into a comprehensive housing strategy.

Develop collaborative solutions to real-world housing and community challenges. Apply strategic decision-making skills to align housing operations with long-term objectives. Engage with stakeholders and industry professionals to refine strategic housing solutions.

Produce a professional housing project incorporating digital tools, risk assessment, and performance evaluation. Assess the impact of housing projects on the built environment, tenant wellbeing, and financial sustainability. Demonstrate leadership, communication, and negotiation skills in a collaborative setting.

Reflect critically on the learning process and identify areas for future professional growth. The skills developed through this programme align with the professional competencies expected of housing leaders and support progression into governance, strategy, and management roles across the sector.

Teaching and learning

This CPD comprises a single 30-credit Level 7 module, delivered on campus over 12 weeks. Learning is driven by a collaborative project with housing sector partners, supported by workshops, tutorials, and guest lectures. The programme emphasises applied, project-based learning and includes: Interdisciplinary teamwork Engagement with housing organisations and stakeholders Application of digital tools and strategic models Professional reflection and presentation Indicative focus areas include: Governance and strategy integration Business planning and financial management Tenant and community engagement Leadership and negotiation in collaborative projects Project evaluation and reflection

Entry requirements

IELTS IELTS score of 6.5 with no component less than 5.5 or equivalent View country specific entry requirements Other international requirements Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS. View country specific entry requirements Contact LJMU's International Admissions Team for guidance on visa information. Further information is also available from our international web pages.

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