Professional Recognition for BMF Campus Building Blocks Programme
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and learning technology partner Cortexa are delighted to announce a significant milestone for BMF Campus, with the majority of the flagship Building Block training programme now achieving Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation.
Ten Building Block courses currently available through BMF Campus have successfully passed the rigorous assessment process required for CPD accreditation, providing learners and employers with additional assurance of the quality, relevance and professional value of the training.
The accredited courses are:
- Introduction to Residential Construction
- Heating & Hot Water Comfort
- Building Insulation
- Working Safely & Securely
- Timber as a Building Material
- Introduction to Bathrooms
- Landscaping
- An Introduction to Drylining
- Domestic Showering
- Above Ground Drainage
This achievement represents a major step forward in the ongoing development of the BMF's digital learning offer and reinforces its commitment to providing high-quality, professionally recognised training for the building materials sector.
For merchants, CPD accreditation provides confidence that the training they undertake has been independently assessed against recognised standards, ensuring it delivers meaningful and measurable learning outcomes.
For suppliers, accreditation adds further credibility and value to the educational content they support, helping position their product and technical knowledge as part of a recognised professional development programme that contributes to workforce skills and competence.
The Building Blocks programme has become a cornerstone of learning within BMF Campus, providing accessible, industry-relevant training that helps merchants build knowledge, improve customer confidence and support career development across a wide range of product categories and construction topics.
Commenting on the achievement, the BMF’s Apprenticeships and Learning & Development Manager, Marianna Peet said:
"Achieving CPD accreditation for the majority of our Building Block courses is a fantastic accomplishment and demonstrates our commitment to delivering training that is both relevant and professionally recognised. It provides additional value for learners, employers and suppliers alike, while further strengthening the role of BMF Campus as the industry's leading online learning platform."
The accreditation programme does not stop here. Work is already underway to secure CPD accreditation for the remaining two Building Block courses, with plans also in place to pursue accreditation for the BMF Diploma programme during the coming year.
As BMF Campus continues to expand, this latest achievement marks another important step in providing the merchanting sector with accessible, trusted and recognised learning opportunities that support both individual development and wider industry professionalism.