The Institute of Building Design

We help built environment practitioners solve the CPD nightmare by using mandatory CPD compliance to future proof your career.

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Professional Feedback

“The course shifted my understanding of AI from simply being a tool to recognising it as a system that generates probabilistic outputs. It has taught me to engage with AI more critically and question its results, particularly in professional practice.”

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Tamlyn

“The course reinforced my view of AI as a tool that enhances human thinking rather than replaces it. I now approach AI more critically, using it to explore complex problems, support decision-making and strengthen architectural thinking.”

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Tylo

“The course shifted my perspective on AI from seeing it as a shortcut to recognising it as a tool for exploring ideas. I now see AI as an ‘Autonomous Probability Engine’ and a thinking partner that helps me approach complex problems from new perspectives.”

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Bronwen Ann Impey

“This workshop changed the way I think about AI. I realised that working with AI is not just about technical skills, but about asking better questions, thinking more clearly and understanding the problems we want to solve.”

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Jan Frederik Jacobus

“The course highlighted how technical skills can sometimes limit creativity. AI offers an opportunity to bridge that gap, helping turn ideas into reality without being restricted by a lack of coding or technical expertise.”

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Marié
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Our Programmes

Choose the programme tailored to you.

Option 1

CPD Companion

Collaboration between An Architect & SAIBD

R 2,500 opening offer
What's Included:
  • All Cat 1 + 3 Points for the year
  • Guidance on how to claim Cat 2
  • A VA membership (includes discounts)
  • Self paced and live learning
  • Certification and assisted tracking of points
Clear Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common concerns regarding CPD compliance, payment, and portal access.

The CPD Companion offer is applicable for a 1 (one) year duration, valid for the 2026 calendar year (commencing January 2026 through December 2026). A new year, 2027, commences in January 2027.
Online payments are processed securely via Paystack with instant receipting and automated enrollment confirmation dispatched to your registered email.
The opening offer is set at R 2,500.00. There are no refunds for either programme option — Option 1 (CPD Companion) or Option 2 (AI in the Built Environment). All payments are final. Candidate feedback is actively collected to refine and continuously improve the system.
Candidate and professional architectural draughtspersons, technologists, senior technologists, architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and built environment firm leaders seeking verified SACAP CPD credits.
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Headquarters Durban, South Africa