Whether you want to gain specialist skills, boost your professional credentials, or develop your team, NTU’s School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment offers training that works around you.
Our courses are led by academic experts and industry professionals, giving you access to the latest thinking in construction, property, architecture, and design. Choose from part-time short courses, bespoke in-house training, or postgraduate-level modules you can stack towards a qualification.
Why choose NTU for CPD and training?
- Flexible formats — study part-time, evenings, weekends, or intensively
- Expert tutors with real-world industry experience
- Access to specialist tools, equipment, and facilities
- TEF Gold-standard teaching and learning resources
- Recognised credentials — CPD certificates and digital badges
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Postgraduate level modules
Take a single Post Graduate level module without committing to a full degree. Flexible study designed for working professionals.
Intensive Three-Day Courses
Upskill quickly with hands-on, industry-relevant training. Courses run three times a year and are taught by expert tutors in small groups.
AutoCAD for Civil Engineers and Construction Professionals
Create clear, accurate 2D drawings for construction projects using industry-standard AutoCAD. Move from the basics to producing annotated plans and layouts you can share with your team.
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Introduction to BIM with Autodesk Revit
Build coordinated, data-rich 3D models and improve collaboration across design and construction. Get comfortable with Revit’s tools and workflows while working on realistic tasks.
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Introduction to Heritage and Conservation
Understand how to assess, repair and upgrade historic buildings responsibly. Learn materials, methods and decision-making for heritage-sensitive projects, including sustainability considerations.
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For CITB-registered employers, Employer Network funding is available subject to CITB pre‑approval agreed with your CITB Local Advisor.
Supply Chain Sustainability School short courses
We are pleased to offer four short modules that can benefit your business. These have been developed by NTU, Morgan Sindall and their supply chain.
- NTU1: Collaborative Behaviours
- NTU2: Collaborative Design and the Supply Chain
- NTU3: Collaborative Risk Management using Flow Walks
- NTU4: Innovation and Value in the Supply Chain
Find out more on the Supply Chain School website.
Other free resources, again co-designed by industry, can be found on the Construction Coach website. You'll find masterclasses and guides on themes such as brand and marketing, contracts, recruitment and retention, technology and innovation, and winning work.
Construction Management CPD Series
Join leading construction management industry practitioners, local businesses and academics at our regular talks.
With over 40 years’ experience developing successful construction management professionals, our CPD series has been developed with industry experts and focuses on key topics within the construction industry, both regional and national.
Whether you’re an experienced professional in industry, want to find out more about the sector, or a student or prospective student wanting to develop your skills and knowledge, you’re welcome to join us.
Following each talk there’s the opportunity to network and meet like-minded professionals.
Online Education for Global Senior Leaders
NTU and Blocx Matrix Ltd (BML) have joined forces to deliver online professional education designed for leaders in the construction industry. Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and peer networking, you’ll gain the skills to navigate complexity, lead with confidence, and create lasting impact. Flexible online delivery means training is available worldwide, tailored to your sector, challenges, and goals.
Develop a custom programme for your organisation
We can also tailor our courses to a company’s objectives. Our aim is to respond positively to your training needs with a flexible approach and content that matches industry today.
We can arrange tailored programmes that run for a single day or longer, either at NTU or in-house at your premises. If you have any questions about bespoke training, contact Stephen Whalley on +44 (0)115 848 2373 or email stephen.whalley@ntu.ac.uk.
Construction company – Soil and earthworks appreciation
Based in our soil testing lab, the delegates from a major UK construction firm learnt about the different characteristics of soil types. They conducted a range of tests and learnt how this can then be useful on site.
Construction company – Surveying workshop
Delegates spent two days conducting surveys and producing drawings demonstrating levels and the verticality of buildings. They learnt how to use the appropriate equipment on location, with classroom exercises helping them understand the data they were creating.
Estates management team – BIM and Autodesk Revit
A university required an understanding of the key principles of BIM, and the impact it could have on their work in the future. Ten delegates attended a three-day course which involved Revit software and modelling, led by a BIM expert who runs his own consultancy business.
Lucerne University (Switzerland) – Design thinking
Faculty and students were looking for something creative involving design thinking, problem-solving and product-making. In contrast to their usual work, the delegates spent a week immersed in smart materials and created business proposals for the next generation of wearable technology.