Route to Chartership in Architectural Technology via DipFDE Qualification and MCIAT Professional Assessment: Facade Design Pathway
Opportunity to further enhance your competence in facades as a Chartered professional with CIAT and IAST
CIAT and IAST are pleased to announce that members with a Level 5 Diploma in Facade Design and Engineering (DipFDE) are eligible to join CIAT as either an Associate (ACIAT) member or CIAT Affiliate and then progress to qualify as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) via the MCIAT Professional Assessment qualification route and the Façade Design pathway. Becoming a Chartered professional offers globally recognised professional status that demonstrates your commitment to the highest ethical and technical standards in the field.
Learn more about routes to Chartership with CIAT:
The Level 5 DipFDE is an online qualification programme tailored for busy professionals who want to build applicable knowledge and demonstrate competence in façade design and engineering. The course combines video lessons, knowledge tests, interactive 3D details, case studies, and live online tutorials, providing a comprehensive, engaging and practice-focused learning experience.
The IAST offers learning options that may be of interest to CIAT members and affiliates who wish to develop and/or further enhance their knowledge in façade design and engineering. Learn More about the Level 5 Diploma in Facade Design and Engineering (DipFDE) Qualification Programme.
https://www.iast.uk/courses/level5-dipfde
If you are interested in finding out more, please register your interest to join a dual badged CIAT and IAST webinar on 26th of February 2026, which will cover CIAT joining and qualifying routes, along with the key benefits of the DipFDE Programme.
The session will be hosted by James Banks, Head of Membership, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) (j.banks@ciat.global) and Eugene Korch, Facade Design and Engineering Programme Director from the Institute for Architectural Science and Technology (IAST). For DipFDE enrolment-related queries, please contact info@iast.uk.
Join the webinar to learn more and ask your questions directly during the live Q&A.
Register to attend the live online event!