Construction professionals today must navigate a rapidly changing landscape filled with complex concepts and demands whilst standing out in an increasingly competitive field. 

To succeed, those professionals require not only technical expertise, but a wide range of understanding of critical insights, as well as innovative problem-solving skills, and a comprehensive understanding of modern legislation. That's why CIOB Academy has spent the last 10 years developing a diverse range of professional development courses, with more than 85 options designed to help learners build the skills employers value most.

These courses target professionals from a variety of levels across the industry, tailored to different backgrounds and skillsets. Below, are our top 5 most popular courses that construction industry professionals are utilising to get ahead.

5. Chartered Membership Programme

Our fifth most popular course is the Chartered Membership Programme, giving individuals a clear pathway to the globally recognised full corporate membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB). Focused on project planning, construction decision-making and utilising modern construction strategy, this course equips a participant with the necessary information to begin the professional review portion of the membership application.  

4. Principal Contractor and Legal Duties

New pieces of legislation, introduced in the last few years, have increased Duty Holder roles and responsibilities. It’s more important than ever for construction professionals to understand best practice project management procedures. The Principal Contractor and Legal Duties Course is CIOB Academy’s answer to all the questions that Principal Contractors may have surrounding these issues. 

3. Fundamentals of NEC Contracts

‘Fundamentals of NEC contracts’ dives into everything from contract creation to payment options, risk management, and compensation events. Through this, construction professionals gain a clear understanding of the different forms of NEC and how to navigate this complex piece of legislation. 

2. Fundamentals of JCT Contracts

Similar to our NEC course above, Fundamentals of JCT deep dives into how to achieve construction project success through a comprehensive understanding of the JCT suite of contracts. Gain a clear understanding of how to effectively manage contracts in relation to time, cost and quality matters. 

1. Building Safety Act: Essentials

The Building Safety Act is critical to all construction professionals, so it’s no surprise that it stands as the most ordered product on our site. Our Building Safety Act: Essentials e-learning course is a 90-minute workshop which guides professionals through the comprehensive piece of legislation, covering main provisions, the new regulatory framework, and the various roles and responsibilities of duty holders introduced as part of the act. 

CIOB Academy have a wide library of learning offerings available, whether it’s any of the above courses, or more condensed packages such as our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) resources, or if you’re looking for information regarding codes, rules and regulations, CIOB Academy have a wide range of Technical Publications. 

If you’re interested in enrolling on any of these courses, and advancing your construction career through important industry skills, simply click on any of the links above to get started.