RIBA has approved five of Häfele’s CPD programmes for online use, so architects looking to build on their industry knowledge during the pandemic and beyond can do so from home.

Häfele’s range of CPD courses from its Projects 360 team have previously been delivered on-site for architects looking to upskill in a particular area of building design or product specification.

However, due to the pandemic reducing the number of teams working together in person, and recognising that architects are still keen to gather CPD points from home, RIBA has opted to approve a number of previously offline courses specifically for online delivery.

The five CPD courses from Häfele that have been approved by RIBA for online learning are:
• Defining electronic access controls
• Frameless glass fittings for door screens and canopies
• Specifying architectural hardware for inclusive design
• Specifying door ironmongery – a basic guide
• The what, why and where of sliding door gear

The courses have now been added to Häfele’s RIBA Product Search profile, which also comprises a comprehensive suite of literature for remote learning, including technical downloads, case studies, BIM guides and a library of products approved by the NBS for use in project specification.

Paul Smith, Head of Specification Sales for Häfele, said: “Architects naturally want to learn and develop as the industry changes, which is why we created these CPD courses in the first place; they were designed in line with feedback we were getting from architects about the areas they wanted to improve on."

“Normally we would deliver these courses to large groups, in their offices, all around the country. We were already considering delivering this content online due to the surge in e-learning, but as more people are working from home as a result of the pandemic, it’s become increasingly important to ensure this content is available online. It now means that those who want to continue achieving CPD points from home, can do so easily and in line with their own schedule."

“Aside from the situation we currently find ourselves in, providing these courses online from RIBA makes continued learning a more accessible facility, which may encourage even more architects and designers to take part long into the future."

“These courses can now be delivered to an unlimited number of team members at one time using online video platforms, and we are confident they will play a key role in ensuring the architecture industry can stay abreast of the new trends, products and services we see emerging that look set to shape our sector.”