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.
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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
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LABC Virtual Learning Environment
MembersAs public service professionals with public safety at the heart of everything we do. We should all be engaging in regular continual professional development (CPD) to stay proficient, competent, adjust to industry disruption and challenges as well as learn new skills and specialisms to enhance our...
Local Authority Briefings - 2022
EveryoneYou are hopefully already aware of the Building Safety Act and its effects on your local authority. The new Act not only affects building control but many other service areas within the authority. It comes into effect next year. Your Building Control service applies the requirements of the...
Management and Policy Conference 2024
MembersThe LABC Management & Policy Conference will return on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November 2024. Event Timeline: Day One Conference 10am - 5pm | Gala Dinner | Day Two Conference 9.30am - 3pm Venue: Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island, Watling St, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 3JA Who...
myLABC CPD
MembersContinual Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of the registration of the profession going forward, both for individuals and for teams. The Registered Building Inspector (RBI) Code of Conduct will require individuals to maintain records of and provide evidence of their CPD. The...
Structures - Intermediate Level
MembersThis course covers common foundation types used today on both residential and commercial properties including the range of foundations available from simple trench fill foundations through to piling and ground beams. Delegates will learn about the design of simply supported basic structural...
Totally Technical Conference 2024
MembersNEW for 2024, LABC will be holding a Totally Technical Conference on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 September. Event Timeline: Day One Conference 10am - 5pm | Gala Dinner | Day Two Half Day Conference 9am - 2.30pm Venue: Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island, Watling St, Burbage,...
Webinar - Impact of the Building Safety Bill on local authorities
Everyone21st September - Impact of the Building Safety Bill on local authorities This essential webinar will provide an overview of the Building Safety Bill and what it means for local authorities. Chaired by Martin Taylor, Director or Regulatory Policy at LABC we will joined by the following...
Webinar - Welsh Government Building Safety White Paper
EveryoneA Roundtable event specifically for Elected Members and Senior Managers from Local Authority and Fire and Rescue Services Wednesday 24 March 14.30 – 16.30 The deadline for consultation responses to ‘Safer buildings in Wales’ - the Welsh Government Building Safety White Paper...
WEBINAR: LABC Member Update Sessions
MembersEvents 5 November 2020 Rewatch and log your CPD on the Virtual Learning Environment - https://cpd.labc.co.uk/course/view.php?id=724 15 December 2020 Rewatch and log your CPD on the Virtual Learning Environment - https://cpd.labc.co.uk/course/...