Construction Professionals Skillnet

Network Overview

Construction Professionals Skillnet supports businesses of all sizes in the construction sector through upskilling programmes designed to improve their effectiveness, efficiency and overall profitability. The network’s mission is to meet the ever-changing needs of businesses and construction professionals as the industry moves towards being more sustainable, lean and technology driven.

Collaborating with industry, the network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible, subsidised upskilling courses to address the ongoing needs in the construction sector. The programmes aim to enhance participants’ knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities. Construction Professionals Skillnet is promoted by the Construction Industry Federation. Membership of the network is open to private businesses in the construction sector.

Supports to businesses

• Assist businesses to identify and address current and future skills needs 
• Information regarding successful approaches to learning and talent development 
• Guidance on achieving value for money when investing in learning and development 
• Strategic programmes that enhance business innovation and sectoral competitiveness 
• Flexible training and education programmes customised to the needs of the sector 
• Innovative programme design and development 
• Leadership programmes for business owners and executives 
• Certified and non-certified technical training 
• Training relating to communication, problem-solving and other core skills 
• Advice on gauging the effectiveness of training 
• Access to a network of businesses within the sector 
• Conferences, seminars, and other informal learning and networking events