Professional knowledge for connected buildings
The programme helps you build understanding across the digital building lifecycle, whether you manage projects, deliver solutions or oversee operations.
HBT DIGITAL TRAINING ACADEMY
Build your knowledge.
Develop your skills.
Professional online learning for the people who shape, deliver and operate buildings.
Digital Technology in the Built Environment. One-hour sessions. Three learning paths. Twelve core modules.
Find your learning path
KNOWLEDGE THAT FITS YOUR WORKING LIFESelf-paced online training
01 hourFocused learning sessions
03 pathwaysFrom foundations to leadership
12 modulesThe digital building lifecycle
At your paceOnline learning, with support
01 / THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Structured learning.
Built around your working life.
The HBT Training Academy offers a flexible, engaging way to develop practical knowledge of digital technology in the built environment. Focused, one-hour online sessions make professional development easier to fit around existing commitments.
A learning path for your role
Follow a complete learning path or select modules to reflect your role, experience and organisational priorities.
Focused sessions. Flexible study.
Learn at your own pace. Revisit topics whenever you need to. Track your progress as you develop your knowledge and skills and work towards CPD accreditation.
BUILT FOR Owners & developers / Consultants & contractors / Facilities & estates teams / Business leaders
02 / FIND YOUR PATH
A learning path
for your role
Follow a complete learning path or select modules to reflect your role, experience and organisational priorities.
01 / BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE40 hours
Foundation
Build your knowledge
Understand the digital building landscape, learn key technologies and terminology, and gain confidence through real-world examples.
IDEAL FOR
Discuss Foundation Early career professionals and those new to the sector.
02 / DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS20 hours
Practitioner
Develop your skills
Go deeper into practical application. Explore integration, data and governance, and build the skills to deliver digital projects.
IDEAL FOR
Discuss Practitioner Consultants, contractors, vendors and project teams.
03 / LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE10 hours
Executive
Lead with confidence
Focus on strategy, value and leadership. Explore risk, governance and delivery assurance, and the wider impact on business and ESG.
IDEAL FOR
Discuss Executive Senior leaders and decision-makers.
Not sure where to begin? Let’s find the right path together
03 / EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME
12 modules.
A complete digital
building lifecycle.
The programme helps you build understanding across the digital building lifecycle, whether you manage projects, deliver solutions or oversee operations.
Explore the subject areas below. The depth and emphasis of learning follow your chosen pathway.
Get the programme brochureFrom understanding the fundamentals
to leading transformation.
01Digital Buildings Fundamentals
Understand what makes a building digital, how its systems connect and why a clear purpose matters before selecting technology.
02Building Systems & Controls
Explore the role of building systems and controls, their relationships and the principles behind effective monitoring and operation.
03Connected Devices & Sensing Technologies
Discover how connected devices and sensors make building conditions visible, and how to relate sensing choices to useful outcomes.
04Networks, Connectivity & Cybersecurity
Connect the essentials of building networks and communications with the need to manage access, resilience and cyber risk.
05Building Data, Analytics & AI
Explore how building data becomes useful insight, why data quality matters and where analytics and AI can support better decisions.
06Certification & Industry Standards
Understand the purpose of industry standards and certification, and how they help structure requirements and assess building outcomes.
07Digital Twins & Information Management
Explore digital representations of buildings and the information practices that help teams maintain useful, connected asset knowledge.
08Digital Design & Engineering
Relate a digital vision to design requirements, engineering coordination and technology decisions across a building project.
09Digital Construction & Delivery
Explore how teams coordinate digital delivery, manage interfaces and prepare building technology for commissioning and handover.
10The Smart Building Playbook
Bring objectives, technology choices and delivery processes together in a structured approach to smarter buildings.
11Digital Operations & Asset Management
Consider the operational life of connected buildings, from maintaining asset information to using insight for ongoing improvement.
12Leadership, Strategy & Transformation
Connect digital transformation to business priorities, governance, organisational change and long-term value.
FOCUSED SESSIONS. FLEXIBLE STUDY.Learn at your own pace.
04 / ONLINE LEARNING & CPD
Your progress,
clearly in view.
Your learning platform brings sessions, progress and achievements together. See where you are in your learning journey and return to the topics you want to revisit.
A consistent structure in every session
- 01
Introduction
Welcome and learning objectives for the session.
- 02
Teaching
Core concepts and key content explained clearly.
- 03
Examples
Practical demonstrations, real-world examples and use cases.
- 04
Summary
Key takeaways and a recap of the main points.
- 05
Assessment
Reinforce your learning and confirm your understanding.
Independent learning, with support when you need it
Access student email support and join module clinics for guidance and discussion.
CPD-focused learning, with assessments to reinforce understanding. Ask about CPD and certification
05 / FOR ORGANISATIONS
Build capability.
Across your team.
Give your people a shared understanding of digital buildings, so conversations are clearer and decisions connect across disciplines.
Talk to HBT about corporate training shaped around your team’s roles, experience and priorities. We’ll help you explore the right mix of pathways and modules.
- Align learning with organisational goals
- Support teams across design, delivery and operations
- Create a common language for digital technology
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Digital Technology
in the Built Environment
Explore the Academy in more detail, from learning pathways and the twelve core modules to the way each session works.
Download the brochureWhich pathway should I choose?
Foundation is designed for early career professionals and people new to the sector. Practitioner develops practical skills for project and delivery teams. Executive focuses on strategy and leadership. HBT can help you choose based on your role and experience.
Can I fit the training around work?
Yes. The online programme is self-paced, with focused, one-hour sessions. You can revisit topics as you develop your understanding and track your progress through the learning platform.
Can I choose individual modules?
You can follow a complete learning path or select modules to reflect your role, experience and organisational priorities. Contact the Academy to discuss the right combination.
How does the programme support CPD?
Structured sessions, assessments and progress tracking support your continuing professional development. Speak to HBT about CPD recognition, completion requirements and certification for your chosen pathway.
How do I find out about pricing and availability?
Contact HBT with your preferred pathway or the size and needs of your team. We’ll discuss the right training and provide pricing and availability directly.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEP
Start your
learning journey
Find the path that suits you. Speak to the HBT Training Academy. Contact us to discuss pricing and availability.
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