Practical solutions, real results—tailored for your mission.
Training& Capacity Building
At Ubuntu Institute of Learning, we turn complex housing regulations and leadership concepts into clear, actionable skills you can use right away. With over 27 years of experience, we’ve helped housing counselors, nonprofit leaders, and community changemakers master everything from HUD Certification Exam Prep to foreclosure prevention and Program Sustainability.
Our training is interactive, accessible for all learners, and designed to create real impact—so you leave not just informed, but equipped to thrive.
Ask us about customizing a training for your team!
We help mission-driven organizations cut through the overwhelm and focus on what works. From strategy to systems, our practical, tailored solutions take you from surviving to thriving—so you can focus on making an impact.
Inspiring, insightful, and refreshingly real—I deliver keynotes, workshops, and panels that spark action and leave audiences motivated to make change happen. I speak from the perspective of a practitioner with 27+ years in the trenches—designing programs, training housing counselors, advising nonprofits, and advocating for underinvested communities. My talks blend lived experience with proven strategies, so audiences don’t just hear theories—they walk away with practical, real-world solutions they can put into action right away.
I combine policy influence with hands-on action—working internationally, nationally, regionally, and locally with federal housing agencies, national housing forums, and local community groups. From mentoring leaders to serving on national committees, I partner with communities to ensure those most impacted have the tools and voice to shape their future.
As the founder of Ubuntu Institute of Learning, I'm Leigh Lester, a dedicated HUD Certification Exam Prep expert. My passion is to empower adult learners, especially those with neurodivergent learning styles, through specialized coaching and self-study programs focused on affordable housing.
Let’s design a training that fits your team’s needs like a glove. In this call, we’ll clarify your goals, audience, and timeline so we can create a customized, engaging, and results-driven training solution—built just for you.
This session is perfect for: ✔️ Nonprofit leaders ✔️ Housing counseling agencies ✔️ Organizations seeking HUD-aligned or equity-focused trainings
👉 Come with your ideas, questions, or even just a spark. I’ll help turn it into a plan.