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.

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Chartered Environmentalist
The Chartered Environmentalist qualification is for professionals working to manage and improve environmental performance, supporting sustainable development and responsible practice in the built environment.
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Principal Contractor Competency Certification Scheme (PCCCS)
The Principal Contractor Scheme is for professionals responsible for planning, managing and coordinating construction projects, including overseeing health and safety during the construction phase.
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Principal Designer Competency Certification Scheme (PDCCS)
The Principal Designer Scheme is for professionals responsible for planning, managing and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase of a project.
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Framework for the competence of Site Supervisors
The Framework for the Competence of Site Supervisors defines the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected of individuals supervising construction activities on site.
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Building Conservation Certification Scheme
The CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme is for professionals working with historic and traditional buildings, focusing on the knowledge and skills required to manage conservation projects.
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CIOB Building Surveyor
The CIOB Building Surveyor certification is for professionals involved in assessing, inspecting and advising on the condition and performance of buildings.
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Why choose a CIOB Specialist Certification?

  • Industry recognition
    Awarded by CIOB, these certifications provide formal recognition of your professional expertise within the construction industry.
  • Career progression
    Demonstrate your capability in a specific area of practice, supporting your ongoing professional development.
  • Flexible pathways
    Different routes to recognition based on your current role, experience and professional background.

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.

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