Professional Development

LABC's online and face-to-face CPD courses, diplomas and BSc Hons degree are the only courses continuously updated by industry experts to keep abreast of changes to the building regulations. As a result, we have rapidly become the industry standard – not only for building control professionals but also for planners, designers, architects, surveyors, house builders and developers. 

• We work with further education and higher education providers like the University of Wolverhampton and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) to develop qualifications.
• We regularly review and expand our portfolio of CPD courses – responding to industry demand.
• We deliver high quality, easily accessible training for building professionals that is great value and delivered all across the country and online! 
• Designed to cut out the waffle and get down to business, our courses are ideal for anyone returning to the industry, getting more hands-on, looking for a formal qualification or just a refresher.

All our training courses are run by well-respected industry experts. For more information contact us at learning@labc.co.uk or call 020 8616 8120.

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

In addition to the face-to-face CPD courses, all LABC members have access to hundreds of free online courses held in LABC's Virtual Learning Environment.

Start learning now on the LABC VLE

Please note: Your login details for the VLE are different from your LABC Members website login. If you don't know your login details for the VLE or need to register please email learning@labc.co.uk for assistance.

Student feedback

"Thank you for all the help and support. This course has been fantastic, although challenging, it has drastically brought me up to speed and enabled me to feel comfortable doing my role."

– Charlotte Al-Maadanli, Building Control Surveyor, Aylesbury Vale District Council

"I would like to thank you and everyone else who was involved in delivering the Level 5 course.  I have really enjoyed the learning experience and the knowledge I have gained as it has boosted my confidence and ability immensely. Since completing the Level 5 course, I have been successful in obtaining a senior post within Cornwall Council Building Control."

– James Stone, Senior Development Officer, Cornwall Council