Continuing professional development (CPD) for Façade Professionals

Façade CPD Requirements for Industry Professionals

Professional bodies across the construction industry mandate Continuing Professional Development to ensure industry standards and expertise remain high. Façade Intelligence provides specialised Façade CPD that meets these requirements while delivering practical, façade-focused knowledge.

Professional Body

RIBA

CIAT

SFE

IStructE

IFE

CIBSE

CAB

RICS

CIOB

ICE

LABC

Full Name

Royal Institute of British Architects

Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

Society of Façade Engineering

Institution of Structural Engineers

Institution of Fire Engineers

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Council for Aluminium in Building

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Chartered Institute of Building

Institution of Civil Engineers

Local Authority Building Control

Annual CPD Requirement

35 hours (20 structured)

35 hours

25 hours (15 structured)

30 hours

25 hours

35 hours

Recommends CIAT/RIBA standards

20 hours

30 hours

Typically 30 hours

20 hours

A subscription to Façade Intelligence covers you for a minimum of 35 hours of Façade-related CPD annually, satisfying the full requirements of most professional bodies. All our short courses are specifically designed for the building envelope industry, ensuring your Professional Façade Education is directly relevant to your field.

Professional Façade Education: Beyond Traditional Learning

We heavily invest in our Façade Education courses to deliver a superior learning experience. Façade Intelligence CPD courses are not boring PowerPoint presentations. Instead, they combine:

  • Engaging short videos

  • Interactive 3D models

  • Visual multiple-choice tests

These tests don't just verify your knowledge—they expand it. Our detailed explanation sections for each answer ensure you're actively engaging with the course material, deepening your understanding of Façade Design and Façade Engineering concepts.

Façade Education That Certifies Competence, Not Just Attendance

Our Façade CPD approach goes beyond standard attendance certificates. Each successful completion earns you a competence certificate, demonstrating that you've genuinely engaged with and mastered the material. This makes our Professional Façade Education more valuable to employers and clients who need assurance of your expertise in Façade Technology.

Independent Façade Technology Learning

Unlike typical manufacturer-led CPDs that function as sales pitches, Façade Intelligence offers truly independent education. We have:

  • No affiliation with manufacturers or system fabricators

  • No product-specific agenda

  • Complete focus on critical Façade Engineering and Façade Design concepts

This neutrality ensures you learn Façade Design and Façade Engineering fundamentals that apply across projects and materials, making you a more versatile professional in the Building Envelope sector.

Track Your Façade CPD Progress Seamlessly

The IAST (Institute of Architectural Science and Technology) dashboard keeps records of all your completed Façade Course progress in one place. This makes it easy to:

  • Monitor your progress toward CPD hour requirements

  • Generate reports for professional body submissions

Track your advancement toward Qualifications in Façade Design

Pathway to Qualification in Façades

The Façade CPD short courses don't just give you CPD hours—they put you on track to achieve recognised credentials. Your progress builds toward:

  • Certificate in Façade Design

  • Diploma in Façade Engineering

  • Advanced Qualifications in Façade Design and Engineering

This makes every hour spent a strategic investment in your professional development and career advancement in the Building Envelope sector.

Master Façade Design Through Real-World Application

IAST CPD short courses are based on actual case studies from Façade Intelligence. These include:

  • Detailed 3D models

  • Comprehensive 2D drawings

  • Technical reports and diagrams

Qualified members gain access to CAD files and report templates designed for use in actual projects, making the knowledge immediately applicable to your professional needs in Façade Engineering and Building Science. This is achieved through Façade Intelligence Professional Certified Membership (FI Pro Certified).

Online Courses in Façades Responsive to Industry Developments

We constantly engage with our members to create new Façade CPD content relevant to evolving needs:

  • Updates on new legislation affecting Façade Design

  • Emerging technologies in the Building Envelope sector

  • New services you wish to deliver to clients

  • Solutions to particular project challenges

Bespoke Façade Courses for Architects and Teams

Is your team working on a particular project, either at tender stage or recently secured? We can create bespoke Façade Courses for Architectural Technologists, Façade Designers, and Design Managers based on similar case studies from our extensive library to prepare your team for real-world project challenges.

Façade Courses for Design Managers: Practical Application

Our Façade CPD is specifically designed to provide practical knowledge that can be immediately applied to your projects. Whether you're looking to study Façade Design, Façade Engineering, or Façade Technology, our courses deliver content that translates directly to your daily work.

Learn Façade Engineering from Industry Experts

Our instructors bring decades of combined experience in Façade Design and Façade Engineering, ensuring that when you study Façade Technology with us, you're learning from the best in the industry. This expertise makes our Online Courses in Façade Design unmatched in quality and relevance.

Academic Pathways in Façade Engineering

For professionals seeking formal academic qualifications, our CPD courses can complement Bachelor Degree in Façade Engineering programs and provide foundational knowledge for those pursuing a Masters Degree in Façade Engineering. While our courses don't replace university education, they provide industry-specific knowledge that enhances academic learning.

Career Advancement in Façade Engineering

Whether you're a recent graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Façade Engineering or an experienced professional with a Masters Degree in Façade Engineering, our CPD courses offer specialized knowledge that keeps you at the cutting edge of industry developments and enhances your career prospects.

Façade Education That Certifies Competence, Not Just Attendance

Our Façade CPD approach goes beyond standard attendance certificates. Each successful completion earns you a competence certificate, demonstrating that you've genuinely engaged with and mastered the material. This makes our Professional Façade Education more valuable to employers and clients who need assurance of your expertise in Façade Technology.

Take the Next Step in Your Façade Expertise

Subscribe today to access our comprehensive library of Façade Courses for Architects, Façade Designers, Architectural Technologists, and Design Managers. Whether you're looking to Master Façade Engineering, Study Façade Design, or deepen your understanding of Building Envelope technology, Façade Intelligence delivers the Professional Façade Education you need.

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