Qualifications and Courses
Qualifications and Courses
Below you will find a list of the qualifications for which the CIOB is an awarding organisation as well as university degrees that are accredited by us.
Vocational Qualifications
Build real skills while you work
Vocational qualifications are designed to assess and develop your skills in the workplace. They include options such as NVQs, apprenticeships and site management qualifications.
They’re ideal if you prefer hands-on learning, don’t want to study full-time, or want to earn while you train.
Funding may be available to support your learning, including CITB grants for eligible employers and adult learning loans.
Building Control Qualifications
Develop the knowledge and skills to ensure buildings meet regulations, safety standards and legal requirements across public sector and complex environments.
Level 3
Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service
Online
6 months
5-6 hours per week
Level 4
Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying
In-person/Online
43 weeks
TBC
Level 5
Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying
In-person/Online
1 year
TBC
Level 6
Certificate in Building Control for Safety at Sports Grounds & Public Events
In-person/Online
TBC
60 guided learning hours and 140 personal study
Level 6
Certificate in Fire Safety for Building Control - Complex Buildings
Online
TBC
60 guided learning hours plus 140 personal study hours
Level 6
Certificate in Managing Legislative Compliance in Building Control
In-person/Online
TBC
TBC
Level 6
Certificate in Managing Public Service Building Control
In-person/Online
TBC
60 guided learning hours & 140 personal study hours
On-Site Construction Qualifications
Build practical skills to supervise and manage construction projects on site, from day-to-day operations to leading teams safely and effectively.
Level 3
Diploma in Site Supervisory Studies
In-person/Online
1 year
4 hours per week
Level 4
Certificate in Construction Site Management
In-person/Online
4-9 months
7 hours per week
Level 4
Diploma in Construction Site Management
In-person/Online
4-9 months
7 hours per week
Building Safety Management Qualifications
Focus on keeping people and buildings safe, with specialist knowledge in fire safety and managing risks across construction projects and the built environment.
Level 6
Certificate in Fire Safety for Construction
Online
3-7 months
7-16 hours per week
Level 6
Diploma in Building Safety Management
Online
9-14 months
10-15 hours per week
Apprenticeships (EPA)
Work towards recognised construction management qualifications through apprenticeship routes, combining real-world experience with formal assessment.
Level 6
Diploma in Construction Site Management
In-person/Online
20 months
9 hours per week