Esteemed professionals and valued members of the Australian Institute of Architects: we are delighted to present to you our comprehensive and diverse collection of external Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, carefully curated to meet your specific needs and professional growth aspirations.
Each of the listed courses have been reviewed and approved for formal points through the Institute’s Refuel CPD Provider program. Allowing you to connect with external CPD providers, and find curated content on the subject matter of your choice.
Gain essential knowledge of surveying technologies and accuracy standards critical to architectural planning. This course covers key terms, scanning methods, point cloud preparation, and modelling workflows—empowering professionals to collaborate confidently with surveyors and make informed design decisions based on precise spatial data.
-ESO Surveyors
Introduction to Biophilic Design explores how nature-integrated spaces enhance wellbeing, attention, and performance across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Learn the science behind sensory design, avoid greenwashing, and apply practical frameworks that meet NCSE competencies—ideal for architects seeking evidence-based tools to future-proof their practice and client outcomes.
-Cocoplum
Enhance your expertise with our in-depth workshop covering porcelain vs ceramic tiles, rectified vs non-rectified edges, P and R slip ratings, cutting-edge tile technology, China vs Europe manufacturing, and efflorescence prevention. Ideal for professionals looking to broaden their tile application knowledge in architectural and design spaces.
-Myaree Ceramics
Build effective Safety in Design (SiD) capability. Receive practical tips on SiD legal duties and roles, risk management, change verifications, and communicating residual risk for downstream. Win work with a competitive edge.
—User Experience (UX)
—Brand & reputation
—Legal compliance
—Harm reduction
—Costs savings
-FEFO Consulting
Assess protective coatings design solutions against project brief and National Construction Code (NCC) performance requirements to AS/NZS 2312.2. Prepare and analyse protective coatings system options in response to project brief. Identify the importance of utilising specialist protective coatings consultants throughout the design and constructions process.
-Dulux
Enhance your knowledge with this Porcelanosa CPD on Large Format Slabs. Explore their versatility, durability, installation, techniques, design and maintenance. Perfect for professionals aiming to deepen their knowledge and apply innovative, high-performance surfaces in architectural and interior projects.
-Porcelanosa
Gain a clear understanding of how Steel, Aluminium, Zinc, and Copper perform across a wide range of architectural applications – helping you specify with confidence. This CPD session explores the fundamentals of metal cladding and roofing, from historic origins to modern innovations. Discover how to choose the right material.
-Inspire Architectural
“Foundations of Glass: Essential Knowledge for Design and Construct” aims to provide valuable insights into the key aspects of glass selection, performance considerations, and best practices for the design and construct project phases. Ensuring essential glass knowledge for seamless integration into your projects.
-Viridian Glass
“Foundations of Glass: Essential Knowledge for Design and Construct” aims to provide valuable insights into the key aspects of glass selection, performance considerations, and best practices for the design and construct project phases. Ensuring essential glass knowledge for seamless integration into your projects.
-Viridian Glass
Unique Gate Solutions is an educational presentation exploring gate systems, styles, hardware, and automation. It equips professionals with the terminology and insight needed for accurate discussions and effective design integration. Expert consultants support tailored solutions for unique projects, ensuring functionality, aesthetics, and stakeholder needs are professionally met.
-Downee
Formal online CPD Training on using a single source system for the installation of tile and stone. The webinar covers the compatibility requirements of Australian Standards, teaches participants to recognise common causes of system failure, explains the benefits of a complete system solution, and teaches best-practice methods to minimise risk.
-Laticrete
In this CPD presentation, we look at the state of the façade market – where we have come from and where we are today. We explore Australian and global fire testing methods, their role in evaluating façade designs and systems, and discuss how looking beyond compliance is critical when designing safe buildings and futureproofing your specifications. With the increase of extreme weather conditions and climate change, we also investigate weatherability performance testing methods for common weather events such as hailstorms and severe wind.
-Network Architectural
Discover comprehensive, customised, and sustainable solutions for flooring and wall cladding surfaces that balance performances with environmental responsibility.
-Cosentino
Specifying ceiling systems for infrastructure projects is complex and specialised. This CPD guides you through delivering large-scale projects, with case studies in transport, education, and sports. Explore the capabilities and limitations of modern metal ceiling systems and learn why a design-led approach is critical to achieving architectural intent.
-Network Architectural
This course will provide architects with the tools to design commercial kitchens and bars that meet industry standards and evolving demands. Covering Australian standards, planning, design principles, sustainability practices, equipment selection, current trends, and best practices. Participants will learn to create functional, safe, and adaptable kitchen designs.
-Caterlink
CPD Providers listed here have had their CPD content reviewed by the Australian Institute of Architects.
Participation in recognised activities will accrue formal or informal points.
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