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Practical one, two and three-day courses covering construction quality, building safety, inspection, fire safety, surveying and specialist technical subjects.
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Training built around real construction.
Practical courses, professional qualifications, NVQs and structured learning programmes developed by construction professionals and delivered by experienced industry specialists.
Industry-led
Delivered by experienced construction professionals.
Practical learning
Knowledge you can apply on live projects.
Flexible delivery
Classroom, online, hybrid and structured learning.
UK-wide support
For individuals, employers and project teams.
Professional development
Learn from people who understand the work.
ACQP training is designed around the realities of construction quality, inspection, compliance and building safety. Our programmes connect technical knowledge with genuine project experience, helping learners build stronger professional judgement and greater confidence.
Whether you need a focused one-day course, a longer qualification, an NVQ route or tailored workforce development, our training team will help you find the most appropriate next step.
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Current, relevant course content
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Experienced specialist tutors
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Clear routes for career progression
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Receive 25% off ACQP Training Centre courses.
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See the latest classroom, online and hybrid course dates, check availability and secure your place on the next suitable programme.
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Develop deeper knowledge through tutor-supported professional qualifications and structured learning pathways created for construction career progression.
Explore qualificationsConstruction NVQs
Work-based assessment routes at Levels 6 and 7 for experienced construction, site management, inspection, health and safety and senior leadership professionals.
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Private and bespoke programmes for contractors, consultants, councils, housing providers, NHS organisations and project teams throughout the United Kingdom.
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Discover our dedicated professional learning venue in Colchester, including facilities, delivery options, location information and support from the training team.
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ACQP members receive 25% off courses delivered by the ACQP Training Centre.
Meet the tutors
Experienced professionals. Practical knowledge.
Our tutors bring specialist knowledge, leadership experience and a direct understanding of the challenges construction professionals face on real projects.
Lead tutor
Gerry Sharpe
FACQP · Director of Education
Lead Tutor and Director of Education and Standards, bringing extensive experience in construction quality, inspection, building safety and professional standards.
Construction Quality · Gateway 2 · Rainscreen Cladding · Damp & Mould
Marius Stejereanu
MCIOB · FACQP · BSc Hons · ICE
An executive-level construction professional with more than 20 years of experience delivering complex projects and leading quality, compliance and operations.
Construction Management · Project Management · Building Safety · Passive Fire
Peter Collins
FACQP
Peter delivers our Mechanical and Electrical courses, drawing on more than 40 years of experience including service as a Senior Estates Manager within the NHS.
Mechanical & Electrical · NHS Estates · Building Safety · Retrofit
Steve Farrell
FICWCI · FACQP
A seasoned construction professional with more than 40 years of experience who delivers our Clerk of Works courses and structured Clerk of Works Diploma.
Clerk of Works · Quality Inspections · Construction Quality · Cladding
Michael Cully
MSc · CMIOSH
A master’s degree-qualified Chartered Safety Professional with over 25 years of international experience across major and highly regulated projects.
Health & Safety · CDM Regulations · Building Safety
Vincent O'Donnell
MSc · CQP · MCQI · MACQP
A highly accomplished quality professional with over 30 years of experience across oil, gas and power generation, including multidisciplinary quality leadership.
Quality Assurance · Quality Control · M&E · Construction Quality
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A dedicated environment for professional learning.
Our Training Centre provides a focused and welcoming setting for classroom courses, workshops, qualifications and employer-led programmes.
- Comfortable classroom and learning facilities
- Industry-focused materials and resources
- Direct access to the ACQP training team
- Online and hybrid attendance on selected courses
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