Universal credit and students
This course explains in detail which students can claim universal credit and how student funding affects the amount they get.
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28 Oct 2025
Courses
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Limited capability for work in universal credit
This course looks at how limited capability for work rules affect universal credit (UC). The outcome of the work capability assessment has a crucial role in determining claimants’ work-related requirements as well as the amount of money they get.
Event on
13 Nov 2025
Also on
26 Feb 2026
Universal credit update and tactics
Universal credit (UC) changes all the time, as the law is updated, tribunals and courts interpret the law, and it is implemented in practice. This course is an opportunity for experienced advisers to get up to date with the latest developments.
Event on
28 Jan 2026
Changing decisions - universal credit
This course gives you the essential skills to get universal credit decisions changed. There are different ways to legally change a decision.
Event on
5 Mar 2026
Universal credit - housing costs
Universal credit (UC) claimants often have difficulties getting the housing costs element included in their claim and having the right amount paid on time.
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10 Mar 2026
Managed migration: the transitional element of UC
This course, aimed at advisers familiar with the main managed migration rules, focuses on how to calculate the transitional element, including how the amount changes over time.
Managed migration with QBC
People moved to universal credit from tax credits and legacy benefits may be unsure how their new universal credit award is worked out. Has the transitional element been calculated correctly? 
Universal credit
This training course focuses on universal credit (UC), the centre piece of the Government’s welfare reform programme.