The CIOB Academy prides itself on developing high-level courses that raise the standard of the construction industry by sharing best practices and key insights around specialised topics.

From the inception of a course to its delivery, there are multiple steps that ensure educational content is relevant and of the highest standard.

Course content is consistently updated 

Whenever new legislation is introduced, the Academy’s offering is reviewed to ensure there are courses available that align with new codes and regulations, while existing courses are also regularly updated.

When the Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced, new courses such as the full-day cube workshop were developed, and old courses were updated to align with the terms, codes and regulations introduced in the act. 

Teachers use real-world experience 

As course content is being developed, trainers are chosen to deliver learning material based on their specific expertise relating to the course topic. Instructors are encouraged, both in online webinars and interactive learning forums, to share their real-world experiences from the construction field.

This real-world experience is crucial, creating a legitimate background and respect for the trainer, whilst validating everything they are teaching to the audience. Course content is delivered through an interactive medium, so individuals can ask questions and have discussions with course trainers as part of their learning experience. 

Ongoing reviews 

Six months after a course is published, a specialist from CIOB Academy and an industry subject matter expert will review all aspects of it to ensure it is fully achieving what it sets out to do. This means checking all information is up to date, the course is taking full advantage of innovative teaching techniques, and that academy trainers are maintaining a high level of passion for the subject. 

Alongside this 6-month peer review process, course participants are offered feedback forms, giving academy team members insights into any learning material that needs to be edited to better suit the needs of the market. 

Between high-quality trainers, real-world experience, keeping up with modern legislation and an ongoing review process, CIOB Academy courses are renowned for high-quality learning materials that deliver actionable information.