Types of CPD Available

Structured educational courses delivered by academic RIBA CPD Providers, available in a variety of formats including lectures, workshops, discussion groups and independent online learning. Academic courses count towards your structured CPD hours and are suited to those seeking in-depth, formal learning on a specific subject.

Written content published in construction industry journals, trade magazines and by manufacturers, assessed and approved by RIBA. Articles are a flexible way to stay informed on products, regulations and specification practice, and can be read at your own pace.

Online posts covering construction products and specification topics, assessed and approved by RIBA. Blogs offer an accessible, easy-to-digest format for keeping up with industry developments and building practical knowledge.

Interactive educational sessions delivered in person, at your practice, in showrooms or at other locations. Face-to-face seminars give you and your colleagues the opportunity to hear directly from RIBA CPD Providers, ask questions and learn through discussion. These sessions count towards your structured CPD hours.

On-site visits to manufacturing facilities, delivered by RIBA CPD Providers. Factory tours give you and your colleagues firsthand experience of production processes, quality control and how construction materials and products are made, supporting more informed specification decisions.

High-quality reading matter including reports, research publications and whitepapers, available to download and read offline. Literature CPD lets you build knowledge of products, regulations and best practice at a time and pace that suits you.

Pre-recorded online presentations, available to watch whenever suits you. On-demand webinars let you learn from expert speakers at RIBA CPD Providers at your own convenience, without the need to book a fixed session. These count towards your structured CPD hours.

Live or pre-recorded online sessions that you and your colleagues can join virtually. Online seminars offer the engagement of a structured session with the flexibility of remote participation, making them well suited to practices working across different locations. These count towards your structured CPD hours.

Audio CPD programmes and interviews covering construction products, specification and industry topics. Podcasts are a convenient format for learning on the go, letting you build knowledge during commutes or other downtime at your own pace.

Guided visits to showrooms where you can see construction products, materials and technologies in context. Showroom tours give you the opportunity to ask questions directly and explore how products could apply to your projects.

Events where manufacturers and suppliers showcase the latest construction products, tools and technologies. Trade events are an opportunity to see what is new in the market, meet RIBA CPD Providers in person and network with other construction professionals.