ArchitectureContinuing Professional Development (CPD)

We offer a wide range of CPD opportunities including courses, seminars, workshops, conferences and research dissemination events.

Professional Examination for Architects in Scotland - Part 3 Joint Short Course

The Part 3 Joint Short Course normally takes place over three separate events at: the University of Strathclyde, the Mackintosh School and the University of Dundee

Urban Design Representation – online CPD course

Fundamental graphical representation skills and techniques for professional planners, urban designers and architects, who may have little or no experience in the use of design software   

Decision-making for place making – online CPD course

What decision-making methods and tools are used to create places that people need and enjoy? Symposium talks are presented in thematic sections and content includes; recent research, examples from planning practice, evolving government policies and new tools for public participation in decision making.  Course package: Decision-making for place making 

The Social Benefits of Innovative Lighting - online CPD course

Two CPD videos on Innovative Lighting and its application produced by the Department of Architecture in collaboration with researchers at the University of Strathclyde and Architects from Collective Architecture. Course package: The Social Benefits of Innovative Lighting. 

Planning, Control and Risk Management within Construction Project Environments - online CPD course

The aim of this 15-week CPD module is to provide construction industry professionals with an opportunity to explore aspects of planning, control and risk management relevant to construction project environments. Contact us to discuss bespoke delivery.

Designing out construction waste - CPD resource, a guide for architects and designers


Future bespoke CPD programmes

We can develop CPD programmes in any of our research areas. These can be delivered on Campus or in-house with programmes to suit architectural and design practices as well as the wider public and professional community. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Previous CPD programmes