RIBA Conservation Course

RIBA Members get 50% off the RIBA CPD Programme, compared to non-members

Do you have a passion for conservation architecture? Do you want to develop specialist knowledge, skills and connections in the field? Are you interested in taking a route onto the RIBA Conservation Register?

The RIBA Conservation Course is an important step on the ladder towards a specialism in conservation. It will provide you with a framework of knowledge and understanding to support your decision making process on projects and enable you to apply for recognition of your skills within the RIBA and other Conservation Accreditation Schemes.

RIBA Conservation Course 2016, day 4 site visit to York Minster

Who is the course for?

The RIBA Conservation Course takes place over four days and is aimed at architects and other construction professionals who:

wish to develop their specialism in conservation architecture
want to develop practical knowledge and skills in conservation
wish to refresh their knowledge or formalise learning from experience in the field
need to provide evidence to support their application onto the RIBA Conservation Register and other accredited schemes

The RIBA Advanced Conservation Course is aimed at architects and other built environment professionals who have attended the RIBA four day Conservation Course or other conservation courses, and wish to progress their specialism in conservation.

Course content and structure

RIBA Conservation Course covers:

Day 1 Philosophy and ethics
Day 2 Practical conservation in context
Day 2 Practical conservation in context
Day 4 Site visits and the RIBA accreditation application process

RIBA Advanced Conservation Course includes:

Day 1 Conservation Procedures
Day 2 Structure, Construction & Services

RIBA Conservation Course 2019

London, 21, 22, 28, 29 March
RIBA London
T: +44(0)207 307 3606
E: CPD London
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London, 20, 21, 27, 28 June
RIBA London
T: +44(0)207 307 3606
E: CPD London
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Chester*, 15, 16, 17, 18 July
RIBA North West
T: +44(0)207 307 3848
E: Amanda Heuston
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York, 12, 13, 19, 20 September
RIBA Yorkshire
T: +44(0)113 389 9870
E: RIBA Yorkshire
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Birmingham, 25, 26 September and 2, 3 October
RIBA West Midlands
T: +44(0)121 233 2321
E: CPD West Midlands
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London, 21, 22, 28, 29 November
RIBA London
T: +44(0)207 307 3606
E: CPD London
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RIBA Advanced Conservation Course 2019

London, 4 and 5 July
RIBA London
T: +44(0)207 307 3606
E: CPD London
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Chester*, 19, 20 July
RIBA North West
T: +44(0)207 307 3848
E: Amanda Heuston
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Birmingham, 16 and 17 October
RIBA West Midlands
T: +44(0)121 233 2321
E: CPD West Midlands
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*The event in Chester is part of the RIBA Residential Conservation Course. This event provides you with the opportunity to attend both the RIBA Conservation Course and RIBA Advanced Conservation Course in six consecutive days, including accommodation and meals, with the option of choosing to attend only one of the courses. For more information on course fee (residential and day-delegate rates) please see course factsheet.

For more information on the RIBA Conservation Course and Advanced Conservation Course content, structure and outcomes, please see Conservation Course factsheet and Advanced Conservation Course factsheet.

Course fees

RIBA Conservation Course:

RIBA members £400 + VAT
Non members £800 +VAT

RIBA Advanced Conservation Course:

RIBA members £260 + VAT
Non members £520 + VAT

If you would like to see this course delivered in your region, please contact CPD Programme team, or call +44(0)207 307 3848.