What training do we offer?

designe ltd provides bespoke learning sessions and CPD training to help organisations strengthen their understanding of design quality, planning, and placemaking. Clients can access the broad professional expertise of the designe ltd panel to upskill in-house staff and support better design decision-making. The topics we can provide training on include:

• Using Building for a Healthy Life (BHL)

• Using the National Design Code

• Producing Local Design Codes

• Conducting Community Engagement

• Reviewing designs against a design code

Who is the training for?

The training is designed to enable those involved in planning, housing and regeneration to develop an understanding of the National Design Guide.

• Local planning authorities.

• Elected members.

• Teams involved in planning, housing, and regeneration.

How is the training delivered?

We offer flexible formats, including:

• Short CPD sessions (1–2 hours)

• Half-day or full-day workshops

• Tailored in-house training for organisations and project teams

Sessions can be delivered in person or online, depending on your needs.

Why choose our training?

We’ve trained over 100 practitioners and councillors across the North East.

We offer real-world examples and practical application.

Our sessions are interactive, clear and accessible with no jargon.

Can the training be tailored to our projects?

Yes. We can focus sessions on specific local sites, policy contexts or development proposals to make the training directly relevant to your work.