As the pioneer of retrofit training back in 2016, nobody is better placed than The Retrofit Academy to bolster your knowledge and skills. Whether you’re an individual looking to unlock your career potential or an employer seeking to upskill your workforce, we’re the one partner you can trust.
If you’re a business already active in retrofit or one looking to progress in one of the fastest-growing sectors within the built environment, our tailored solutions are designed to help you develop a skilled workforce. From training and qualifications delivered by the sector’s leading experts to workforce development plans to build your retrofit team, it’s clear why we’re the industry’s trusted workforce development partner for large-scale, high-quality retrofit.
Often copied but never beaten on quality, our courses are created by leading retrofit experts who have been trailblazing since 2016
Our workforce development solution allows us to create actionable plans for organisations and the individuals they employ to ensure today’s construction professionals are equipped to become the retrofitters of tomorrow
Organisations that become a Retrofit Academy member benefit from our proprietary guidance, toolkits, software and events to aid continued learning and the attraction of retrofit talent
We were the first organisation to deliver formal, recognised retrofit training back in 2016. Since then, thousands of learners have chosen our team of outstanding retrofit professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Having pioneered the concept of retrofit training, no organisation has seen more learners trust them to kickstart or accelerate their career in retrofit.
Boasting the most established credentials in our industry, six of our qualifications are recognised by leading awarding bodies, giving our learners full trust in the quality of their content and assessment criteria.
We’re building the UK’s leading retrofit training network to give learners easy access to quality technical colleges and further education centres where they can complete their courses. With 10 hubs already in place, we’re committed to making retrofit knowledge even more accessible to communities around the country.
Training with The Retrofit Academy is only the start. Through our memberships, toolkits, events and networking opportunities, we’re committed to supporting your career every step of the way.
The Retrofit Academy boasts more than 150 years’ collective experience across its team of skilled retrofit practitioners, allowing you to tap into the minds of the best in the business to develop your own knowledge.
If you’re looking to develop your career in retrofit and take advantage of the opportunities on offer, you need to learn with the best. No single organisation is better placed to support you on your journey than The Retrofit Academy: pioneers of retrofit training, with a proven track record of supporting thousands of learners already.
Look no further than The Retrofit Academy. We’re The One for you.
Interested in retrofit but not sure where to start? Retrofit 101 is a tailor-made course designed by The Retrofit Academy for anyone wanting to learn about the fundamentals of whole-house domestic retrofit: the principles, best practices and why it is important.
And best of all, it’s completely FREE!
We’ve already secured millions of pounds to reduce the cost of training to organisations and individuals wanting to develop new skills in retrofit.
Our funders include the Department for Education, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and regional and local government. We target this funding where possible to best support the industry or retrofit programmes and to support disadvantaged people.
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Want to learn more about retrofit? Unsure whether a career in retrofit is for you?
Our informative short course will give you the essential information you need to understand what retrofit is, learn more about the industry, and grow your knowledge. Plus, it’s free!
This qualification is the ideal place to start your retrofit journey. As the title suggests, it gives you a good understanding of what’s actually involved in domestic retrofit.
Retrofit advisors give independent guidance to homeowners and residents, helping them understand retrofit and which options are available for their homes.
The ABBE Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings is an essential qualification for aspiring and qualified retrofitters, as well as construction and housing professionals.
Retrofit assessors visit properties and carry out surveys. These surveys are necessary to inform the decisions about which energy efficiency measures should be installed.
Retrofit coordinators play a pivotal role in the UK’s efforts to decarbonise its housing stock. Central to PAS 2035, the role protects homeowners and clients by managing projects in compliance with the standard.
