SafeDeposits Scotland has launched a new CPD-accredited training programme for letting agents and other property professionals operating in Scotland. The SDS Academy will offer a range of courses designed to improve standards and help avoid common tenancy deposit disputes.
The programme includes Foundation and Adjudication Workshop courses, alongside two on-demand courses developed by TDS partner Inventory Hive. All four courses have received CPD accreditation, and professionals completing the full programme can use an SDS Academy Approved logo for up to 18 months on check-in and check-out reports.
SafeDeposits Scotland, part of the TDS Group, will begin delivering its Foundation and Adjudication courses via Zoom from September 2026. These three-hour sessions will cover deposit protection, compliance, and proposed deductions, also examining ways to reduce disputes and improve operational efficiency. The training will be delivered by members of the TDS adjudication team and SafeDeposits Scotland client relations team, drawing on common private rented sector issues.
Inventory Hive will provide two additional on-demand courses focusing on inventories and property inspections, delivered by trainer Tim Wakelin. These modules aim to help inventory clerks, letting agents, and property managers improve consistency and compliance in reporting throughout a tenancy, from pre-tenancy activity to end-of-tenancy check-outs. The training will also examine how adjudicators assess evidence during deposit disputes, including principles like fair wear and tear.