Qualifications in Façade Design and Engineering
We offer industry-recognised Qualifications and Diplomas in Façade Engineering, equipping professionals with the expertise needed for modern building envelope design, performance, and safety. Advance your career with our specialised programmes.
Professional Qualifications That Set You Apart
Transform your career with our industry-recognised Diploma in Façade Engineering. Developed by practising experts and accredited by GQA Qualifications, this qualification in facades delivers specialised knowledge that traditional education often overlooks.
Why Professional Qualification is Essential in Façade Engineering
The façade industry faces a significant education gap. Traditional university programs rarely offer specialised façade design and façade engineering curricula, despite the growing complexity of building envelopes and their critical role in sustainable construction.
IAST Learning Programme leading to Qualification in Façade Design and Engineering addresses this gap directly while helping professionals meet critical industry requirements:
Demonstrate competence in accordance with the Building Safety Act (BSA)
Meet Joint Competence Initiative for Building Envelope Sector (JCI) standards, which recognise Level 5 qualifications as sufficient for most façade industry roles—from designers to sales to management
Prove the knowledge obtained from work experience and self-study
Establish professional credibility without the extensive time and financial commitment of traditional degrees
The Advantage of Online Qualification in Façade Engineering
Our online course in façades offers distinct advantages for professionals:
Study façade design and engineering around your existing work commitments
Learn façade technology and building science from anywhere in the world
Apply skills directly to current projects
Earn recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits
Pay a fraction of university degree costs
Access industry-specific content beyond what's available in bachelor’s degree programs in façade engineering
Flexible Route to Façade Qualification through Façade Intelligence Professional Membership
All candidates pursuing the Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering have professional access to the Façade Intelligence Knowledge Platform. However, one can take a flexible route to qualification by joining Façade Intelligence first, starting to earn credits, and then upgrading to the full qualification programme.
Becoming a member of Façade Intelligence, you gain:
Instant access to foundational façade design courses
Immediate start on your qualification pathway
Ability to demonstrate developing competence to employers and clients from day one
Regular updates as new façade engineering courses and case studies are added to the curriculum
Community connection with fellow professionals in façade technology
Understanding Level 5: Professional-Grade Excellence
The Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design represents a qualification equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate degree. This comprehensive qualification in façades delivers:
Advanced theoretical knowledge of façade systems and materials
Practical design and engineering methodologies
Professional-level technical abilities
Decision-making capabilities for complex façade projects
Leadership skills for façade teams and projects
UK Accreditation
Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering (DipFDE) Programme
Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering is a professional qualification accredited in the UK. Focused on the technical aspects of facades, this programme provides applicable knowledge and is designed for building and proving competence.
GQA Accreditation: The Mark of Quality
Our façade course for façade designers is fully accredited by GQA Qualifications, the industry's leading UK awarding body for building envelope qualifications. This accreditation ensures:
Consistent high standards across all course modules
Industry recognition of your qualification
Employer confidence in your specialised knowledge
Compliance with national qualification frameworks
External verification of assessment quality
Evolving with Industry Needs
The Institute for Architectural Science and Technology (IAST) continuously develops new qualifications at various levels based on industry requirements:
Additional specialised modules are regularly introduced
New façade courses for architects and other professionals
Expanded façade courses for architectural technologists
Specialised façade courses for design managers
Pathways to both lower and higher level qualifications
Cutting-edge content addressing emerging building science challenges
Who Should Master Façade Design?
Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering is designed for professionals looking to specialise in this growing field:
Façade designers seeking formal qualification
Architects wanting to specialise in building envelopes
Architectural technologists expanding their expertise
Design managers oversee façade projects
Engineers transitioning into façade specialisation
Building science professionals focusing on envelope performance
Anyone needing to demonstrate competence under the Building Safety Act
Building Career Excellence Through Specialised Knowledge
By completing this Qualification in Façade Engineering, you'll develop:
Advanced understanding of façade materials and systems
Technical skills for façade detail development
Knowledge of performance requirements and testing
Expertise in façade procurement and project management
Ability to integrate façade design with broader building systems
Formal demonstration of competence that meets regulatory requirements
Take Your Next Step in Façade Excellence
Ready to enhance your career with a specialised qualification in façades? Join professionals worldwide who have transformed their practice through our industry-leading online course in façade design. Begin your journey immediately through Façade Intelligence membership and start demonstrating your professional commitment today.
Pre-Qualification
This pre-qualification assessment serves as a starting point for individuals interested in joining the IAST. It is designed to determine whether our Courses and Qualifications align with your interests, learning goals, and career aspirations.
