Post: Train in Retrofit with the AECB – Partial Funding Opportunity

We’re delighted to announce that our long-established AECB CarbonLite Training courses have secured funding through the UK Government’s Warm Homes Skills Programme (WHSP). Places are now available with up to 57% of the cost covered by UK government funding across England. AECB CarbonLite™ Training Centre – Funding – AECB

This initiative is designed to upskill the retrofit workforce and accelerate the delivery of energy-efficient homes across England, by helping learners build the skills needed to deliver low-energy, high-performance buildings.
 
The AECB has trained thousands of learners and is the oldest and one of the most trusted provider in the sector delivering retrofit and low energy building knowledge.
 
Courses Covered
•  Understanding Building Physics – For new entrants or those hoping to skill up. This course breaks down the barriers created by a lack of knowledge and confidence about building physics.
 
• CarbonLite Retrofit Foundation – This intermediate course is for everyone serious about best practice in retrofit, this course is packed with need to know knowledge, processes and insights for successful retrofit.

•  Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment – This advanced course is the foremost UK certification for individuals overseeing domestic retrofit initiatives and programmes. On completion, you’ll gain full accreditation and qualification as a Retrofit Coordinator – equipping you to confidently tackle challenges and seize new opportunities. Delivered with Synergy Training Centre, a trusted and established provider in retrofit.

Key Details
• Only a limited number of places are available on each course.
 
 • All training and assessment must be completed by set deadlines in 2026
 
 • Open to applications from anyone living in, or completing the majority of their work in, England
 
 • Additional CITB funding also available for the Level 5 Diploma course, for eligible employers
 
Why Train with Us
  • Flexible online learning — Track your progress and dip in and out, to fit around your existing commitments
 
 • Expert-led content — Developed by leading practitioners in the retrofit field
 
 • Unlimited support — Access to tutors, resources, and the wider AECB community
 
 • Trusted delivery — Our Level 5 Diploma is delivered in partnership with the well-established Synergy Training Centre, known for high-quality, accessible training, and our Understanding Building Physics course is delivered in partnership with Gloria Lo, renowned conservation Architect, Passivhaus Designer and Hygrothermal Modelling expert.
 
Whether you’re new to retrofit or ready to take the next step toward professional accreditation, this is a rare opportunity to train with confidence — and with funding.
 
Places will be limited and time-bound — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Contact us to find out more. [email protected]