Façade design & digital modelling
Design, CAD and BIM roles, including façade designers and BIM modellers.
Find the course that suits your experience and goals. Study with Oxley Façades through live online teaching, from a foundation in façade technology to advanced professional practice.
Use this guide to narrow the choice. Course pages give the current detail for each route.
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| Dimension | Certificate in Façade Technology with CAD & BIM Essentials | Diploma in Façade Technology | Professional Diploma in Façade Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current status | Launching now · applications open Apply now → |
Future intake · expressions of interest Express interest → |
Future intake · expressions of interest Express interest → |
| Position | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced professional study |
| Duration | 6 months | 9 months | 12 months |
| Best suited to | New entrants and early-career learnersRelated architecture, engineering or construction backgrounds | Developing practitioners seeking broader and deeper technical application | Practitioners pursuing specialist knowledge and more complex professional decisions |
| Main focus | Façade systemsMaterialsPerformanceTechnical fundamentalsCAD & BIM Essentials | DesignSystemsPerformanceTechnical application | Integrated engineering judgementSpecialist subjectsProfessional practice |
| Class frequency | Two live classes each week | Two live classes each week | Monthly intensive: two days on one weekend about every four weeksORAlternate weekends: one class every other weekend |
| Days and session length | Tuesday and ThursdayApproximately 75–90 minutes per classMorning cohort: 07:00 UKOR evening cohort: 18:00 UK | Weekdays: Wednesday and FridayOR weekends: Saturday and SundayIntake date to be confirmed | Monthly intensive: Saturday and SundayFive hours each dayOR alternate weekends: Saturday or SundayFive hours per session |
| Standard fee | £500 | £1,500 | £3,000 |
| Current payment options | Special launch offer: £300 total£60 registration + 6 × £40 monthlyOR £270 paid upfrontFoundation exit after two months: £140 total | £150 registration9 × £150 monthlyTotal: £1,500OR £1,350 upfront | £300 registration12 × £225 monthlyTotal: £3,000OR £2,700 upfront |
| Further study & professional development | Diploma in Façade Technology →Or, where entry requirements are met:Professional Diploma in Façade Engineering → | Professional Diploma in Façade Engineering →Subject to the course entry requirements | Focused CPD and technical guidanceResearch and project-based learningDevelop specialist practice, mentoring and leadershipExplore professional development → |
Fees shown in GBP. The Certificate £300 price is the current launch offer. Registration is included in each monthly total; there is no separate certification fee. Choose a Certificate cohort on its application form. Diploma intake details will be confirmed before applications open.
Across our Certificate, Diploma and Professional Diploma, explore broad career areas suited to your background and the level of study.
Design, CAD and BIM roles, including façade designers and BIM modellers.
Engineering, consulting and technical support roles, subject to prior qualifications.
Roles supporting façade projects, coordination and construction.
Roles supporting façade quality, inspection, maintenance and remedial works.
Trainee, junior or assistant opportunities, depending on your background and the course’s entry requirements.
Suitable technical and professional opportunities that build on your existing competence.
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.
Live online teaching uses technical examples, practical application and instructor guidance. Explore façade engineering →
Learn through technical examples, practical application and instructor guidance. Enrolled learners can access class recordings through the learning system.
The Certificate introduces AutoCAD and Revit/BIM after the façade foundation. The Diploma and Professional Diploma do not include a formal CAD/BIM strand.
Confirm the scope for your course and intake before enrolling. Diploma accreditation is in progress. Read the current accreditation information →
For more guidance, read our guide to choosing an online façade course, explore learner experiences, or ask us about your entry route.
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