Specialist Certifications

Demonstrate your expertise. Advance your career.

Specialist Certifications

Demonstrate your expertise. Advance your career.

CIOB Specialist Certifications focus on specific disciplines, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate competence in the area most relevant to your role. With flexible pathways and industry-recognised standards, our certifications help you strengthen your professional profile and progress with confidence.

Available Certifications

Explore the certifications below to find the one that aligns with your expertise and take the next step in your career.

Chartered Environmentalist
In-person/Online
Individual time to complete application
Allocate time for form completion
Principal Contractor Competency Certification Scheme (PCCCS)
In-person/Online
Individual time to write 5 case studies
Allocate time for completion of application form
Principal Designer Competency Certification Scheme (PDCCS)
In-person/Online
Individual time to write 5 case studies
Allocate time for completion of application form
Framework for the competence of Site Supervisors
In-person/Online
Building Conservation Certification Scheme
In-person
3 months
6-8 hours per week
CIOB Building Surveyor
In-person/Online
Typically 3-4 weeks
Allocate time for completion of portfolio

Why choose a CIOB Specialist Certification?

Getting Certified 

1. Check the requirements
Once you have chosen a certification, review the criteria to ensure it reflects your experience and current practice.

2. Submit your application
Complete and submit your application with the required supporting information.

3. Assessment of competence
Your application is reviewed against the relevant competence framework for the certification.

4. Outcome and recognition
If successful, you are awarded the certification, confirming your competence in that specialist area.