Quantity Surveying Courses
QS Assistant provides learning modules across eighteen specialist quantity surveying categories, covering the technical, commercial and professional knowledge required across quantity surveying and the wider construction industry. Whether you're starting your career, preparing for professional membership, developing your existing knowledge or completing CPD, our structured, industry-focused learning supports your development throughout your career.
QS Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in quantity surveying, including the role and responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor (QS), commercial principles and essential knowledge required across construction projects.
Construction Technology
Develop practical knowledge of construction methods, materials, building systems and modern construction techniques essential to effective quantity surveying.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Understand key health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities within construction and how good practice supports safe, compliant and successful project delivery.
Industry Compliance & Legislation
Understand the legal, regulatory and statutory requirements affecting quantity surveyors, commercial teams and construction projects.
Feasibility & Cost Planning
Learn how quantity surveyors assess project costs from feasibility through cost planning, value optimisation and early commercial decision-making.
Procurement
Explore construction procurement strategies, tendering routes and contract selection, and understand how procurement decisions influence project delivery and commercial outcomes.
Tendering
Develop practical tendering skills covering tender documentation, pricing, evaluation, negotiation and contract award within construction projects.
Measurement & Quantification
Build accurate measurement and quantity take-off skills for estimating, cost planning, procurement and commercial management.
Cost Estimating & Cost Analysis
Learn how construction costs are developed, analysed and benchmarked to produce reliable estimates and support informed commercial decisions.
Commercial Management
Develop core construction commercial management skills including cost control, valuations, forecasting, reporting, change management and final accounts.
Risk Management
Learn how to identify, assess and commercially manage project risk throughout the construction lifecycle.
Contracts & Contract Practice
Develop practical knowledge of construction contracts, standard forms, payment mechanisms and contractual principles affecting project delivery.
Contract Administration
Understand the administration of construction contracts, including notices, instructions, payment, variations, extensions of time and contractual compliance.
Claims & Dispute Resolution
Understand how construction claims arise and are managed, from claim preparation and evidence through negotiation, adjudication, arbitration and dispute resolution.
Communication & Leadership
Develop the communication, negotiation, collaboration and leadership skills quantity surveyors need when working with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams.
Professional Practice & Ethics
Strengthen your understanding of professional standards, ethical practice, integrity and the responsibilities expected of quantity surveying and construction professionals.
Sector-Specific Learning
Explore the commercial, contractual and technical considerations affecting different construction sectors, including residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.
Continuing Professional Development
Complete structured construction and quantity surveying continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain professional competence, develop your knowledge and keep pace with industry change.
How Our Courses Work
QS Assistant courses are made up of learning modules that follow a clear, structured process designed to maximise understanding and reinforce knowledge.
1. Study the Learning Module
Each module opens with a professionally narrated walkthrough that explains the topic using clear, practical examples and industry-focused guidance.
2. Complete the Knowledge Assessment
Once you've completed the module, you'll take a multiple-choice assessment designed to reinforce the key learning outcomes and confirm your understanding.
3. Continue Your Professional Development
Successful completion of each module contributes to your ongoing learning and helps you build the knowledge, confidence and professional capability expected within today's construction industry.
Practical Learning for Construction Professionals
Every module is created to deliver practical, accurate and professionally relevant learning that can be applied with confidence in the workplace. Our curriculum continues to expand with new modules added regularly, providing access to knowledge informed by relevant legislation, industry guidance and evolving construction practice.*
Module and assessment durations vary depending on the subject matter. Most learning modules are approximately 20–30 minutes, with assessments typically taking around 15 minutes to complete.
*Some legislative and regulatory content reflects UK law and practice specifically. Learners outside the UK should verify local applicability where relevant.
Ready to build the skills your career needs?
How Our Courses Work
QS Assistant courses are made up of learning modules that follow a clear, structured process designed to maximise understanding and reinforce knowledge.
1. Study the Learning Module
Each module opens with a professionally narrated walkthrough that explains the topic using clear, practical examples and industry-focused guidance.
2. Complete the Knowledge Assessment
Once you've completed the module, you'll take a multiple-choice assessment designed to reinforce the key learning outcomes and confirm your understanding.
3. Continue Your Professional Development
Successful completion of each module contributes to your ongoing learning and helps you build the knowledge, confidence and professional capability expected within today's construction industry.
Practical Learning for Construction Professionals
Every module is created to deliver practical, accurate and professionally relevant learning that can be applied with confidence in the workplace. Our curriculum continues to expand with new modules added regularly, providing access to knowledge informed by relevant legislation, industry guidance and evolving construction practice.*
Module and assessment durations vary depending on the subject matter. Most learning modules are approximately 20–30 minutes, with assessments typically taking around 15 minutes to complete.
*Some legislative and regulatory content reflects UK law and practice specifically. Learners outside the UK should verify local applicability where relevant.
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