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Sustainable and digital skills for construction

Whether you’re new to the construction industry or are looking to update your skills, our series of three-day courses, created by industry experts, ensure you have the knowledge and skills employers are looking for.

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Based on the NTU city campus in the centre of Nottingham, our courses are taught by experienced professionals with strong links to the construction industry who make learning practical and relevant, setting you up for success in a field that values both environmental responsibility and technological proficiency.

Join us to boost your career and help shape the future of construction.

 
Construction, civil engineering and real estate

Find out about the short courses and professional development opportunities available at our School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

Short courses in digital skills for construction

Designed in partnership with industry, these courses provide you with skills in computer software specifically relevant to the construction industry.  Ideal if you are new to the industry and want your CV to stand out or if you need a refresher course, our tutors take a practical approach and make the content applicable to job roles today.

AutoCAD for Civil, Structural, and Construction Professionals

On this course you’ll learn how to effectively communicate design ideas and develop the key principles of graphical communication using industry-standard AutoCAD software.

Microsoft Excel for Civil, Structural, and Construction Professionals

This course will develop your software skills in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level, focusing on its application to construction-related problem-solving.

BIM and AutoDesk Revit

This course will introduce and develop the core principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as used in the planning, design, construction and operation phases of a project using the AutoDesk Revit platform.

Short courses in sustainability for construction

Responding to climate change and sustainable development is a key challenge - and opportunity - for the construction sector. In this fast changing field and evolving policy landscape keeping up to date with current thinking is essential. Companies are developing new strategies and ways of working to tackle green issues and so, as a professional, it's important you have the knowledge and skills employers are looking for.

These courses are aimed at those new to the construction industry as well as those looking to develop new skills in this area. No prior knowledge is required.

Introduction to Building Defects, Inspections and Survey Reporting (three days)

Short course; Professional | Part-time

This course combines the practical and theoretical issues of building defects with their causes, diagnosis and remedial actions.

Introduction to Heritage and Conservation (three days)

Short course; Professional | Part-time

This course will guide you through selecting and using appropriate heritage materials in the repair, care, maintenance and upgrading of heritage buildings and assets.