Oxley Façades – Façade Engineering Academy

Online Façade Engineering Courses

Study façade engineering through live online teaching with Oxley Façades. Explore beginner, intermediate and advanced study levels to find the course that fits your experience and goals. Applications are open for the Certificate in Façade Technology with CAD & BIM Essentials; express interest in future Diploma intakes.

The Oxley Façades learning pathway

Find your route

Explore the level and learning focus that best matches your current experience and direction within the Façade Engineering Industry.

01
Basic route

Certificate in Façade Technology with CAD & BIM Essentials

6 months

Core façade engineering knowledge, with CAD & BIM Essentials introduced as part of the course.

Who it is for

Learners entering façade work, students and early-career built-environment professionals.

DeliveryTuesday + Thursday · two live online classes/week
Digital strandCAD & BIM Essentials integrated after the Façade Engineering Foundation.
Career areasDesign and digital modelling; engineering and consultancy; project coordination and site delivery; performance and existing façades. Explore career areas and starting levels →

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02
Intermediate route

Diploma in Façade Technology

9 months

Deeper understanding of façade systems, design, performance and technical application.

Who it is for

Learners and practitioners with foundational knowledge ready for deeper technical study.

DeliveryWeekday or weekend cohort · two live classes/week

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03
Advanced route

Professional Diploma in Façade Engineering

12 months

Specialist façade engineering knowledge and professional practice.

Who it is for

Experienced learners and practitioners seeking advanced specialist judgement.

DeliveryMonthly intensive weekend or alternate-weekend single-day cohort.

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All courses / Career opportunities

Explore your future in façades

Across our Certificate, Diploma and Professional Diploma, explore broad career areas suited to your background and the level of study. The Certificate includes CAD/BIM essentials; higher courses develop technical or specialist façade knowledge.

Build a façade foundation that can support entry, a move into façade work or development of an existing career.

Façade design & digital modelling

Design, CAD and BIM roles, including façade designers and BIM modellers.

Façade engineering & consultancy

Engineering, consulting and technical support roles, subject to prior qualifications.

Project coordination & site delivery

Roles supporting façade projects, coordination and construction.

Performance & existing façades

Roles supporting façade quality, inspection, maintenance and remedial works.

Your background shapes your starting level

New to the industry

Trainee, junior or assistant opportunities, depending on your background and the course’s entry requirements.

Relevant qualifications or experience

Suitable technical and professional opportunities that build on your existing competence.

5+ years of relevant experience

Potential senior or leadership opportunities where your competence meets the role requirements.

Opportunities and starting level depend on prior qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated competence and employer requirements. Engineering and consultancy roles may require appropriate technical qualifications or professional registration. Course completion does not guarantee a job or senior appointment.

Compare the routes

Compare courses

See the three routes side by side, including learning focus, class pattern and potential career directions.

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Learning approach

Built around the façade

Live online teaching uses technical examples, practical application and instructor guidance. Explore façade engineering →

Frequently asked questions

Choosing a facade course

Need help deciding? Read our guide to choosing an online façade course.

Can I study façade engineering online?

Yes. Oxley Façades offers live online teaching across its Certificate, Diploma and Professional Diploma routes. Enrolled learners can access class recordings through the learning system.

Which façade course suits a beginner?

The six-month Certificate in Façade Technology with CAD & BIM Essentials starts with building-envelope fundamentals. No previous façade qualification or work experience is required.

How do our facade courses differ?

The Certificate provides a foundation and introductory CAD/BIM. The nine-month Diploma develops deeper technical knowledge. The 12-month Professional Diploma is designed for applicants with a relevant technical background. Compare the courses and entry routes.

Which courses include CAD and BIM?

The Certificate includes introductory AutoCAD and Revit/BIM after the façade foundation. The Diploma and Professional Diploma have no formal CAD/BIM strand.

Which intakes can I apply for?

Certificate applications are open. For future Diploma and Professional Diploma intakes, use the expression of interest form. Contact Oxley Façades to confirm dates, software requirements and the current fee for your intake.

What accreditation applies to my course?

Oxley Facades Ltd appears in the CPD Standards Office provider directory under earlier activity titles. Confirm the current course and intake scope before enrolling; Diploma accreditation is in progress. Read the accreditation clarification.

Your next step

Explore the Oxley Façades academy, read published learner experiences, and check current accreditation information before choosing your route.

Which course fits your direction?

Explore the three routes above, explore façade engineering career paths, or contact Oxley Façades for guidance on your next step.

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