HART e-Learning

Free online course | Self-paced | 2-3 hours total

Whether you’re concerned about housing in your neighborhood, work in local government, or advocate for housing policy, this course will give you practical tools to understand and address housing challenges.

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Not ready to commit? Try our 15-minute microlearning modules below to get a taste of what you’ll learn.

What you’ll learn

This course breaks down complex housing issues into five practical modules. By the end, you’ll understand your community’s housing needs and know how to use data-driven tools to advocate for change.

Module 1: Understanding Canada’s Housing Crisis (30 minutes)

Explore who is most affected by the housing crisis—from Indigenous communities to newcomers to single parents. You’ll learn key housing terminology and understand what each level of government can (and can’t) do about housing.

You’ll be able to: Have informed conversations about housing challenges and understand the bigger picture of what you see in your community.

Module 2: Why HART? (20 minutes)

Discover how HART’s free tools help communities measure housing needs with real data. Learn what makes these tools unique and where they work best.

You’ll be able to: Explain why data matters in housing decisions and when to use HART tools.

Module 3: Crafting a Housing Needs Assessment (45 minutes)

Get hands-on with the Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) tool. Learn how to navigate the data, run assessments for your community, and interpret the results.

You’ll be able to: Create a basic housing needs assessment for any Canadian community.

Module 4: Create Land Assessment and Property Acquisition Strategies (30 minutes)

Learn how to identify publicly owned land that could be used for housing and start an acquisitions program.

You’ll be able to: Find opportunities for housing development using HART’s Land Assessment and Property Acquisitions Tools.

Module 5: Implement Your Housing Strategy (30 minutes)

Turn your knowledge into action. Learn best practices for presenting data, building partnerships, and creating momentum for housing solutions.

You’ll be able to: Create your own action plan and confidently present housing data to decision-makers.

Try before you enroll: free microlearning modules

Not sure if this course is right for you? Start with these short, focused lessons:

Housing Needs Assessment Tool (15 minutes)

Learn the basics of measuring housing needs in your community. (Regarder en français)

Land Assessment and Property Acquisitions Tools (15 minutes)

Discover how to find land and properties for housing development and acquisition. (Regarder en francais)

Who this course is for

Concerned community members who want to understand housing issues
Housing advocates looking for data to support their work
Local government staff and planners
Anyone who wants to make evidence-based arguments for housing solutions

No prior experience required. If you care about housing in your community, this course is for you.

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