Building Africa's Next Generation of Infrastructure Professionals
Ferford Capacity Developers Africa’s Civil and Construction Engineering portfolio offers a comprehensive, modern curriculum designed to equip professionals with the technical and managerial skills needed to build resilient, sustainable, and safe infrastructure. The programme addresses the full project lifecycle, integrating environmental stewardship and digital design with foundational engineering principles — from structural design and geotechnical engineering to water systems, project management, and quantity surveying.
Sustainability and safety sit at the heart of the curriculum. Our Sustainable Construction and Green Building Practices course establishes a framework for minimising environmental impact and improving resource efficiency, a principle reinforced throughout specialised tracks like road engineering and urban water management. Alongside this, Construction Site Safety and Risk Management ensures that progress is underpinned by strong occupational health standards and proactive hazard mitigation, so safety remains central to both project success and organisational reputation.
Delivered across our pan-African network, these courses blend international engineering standards with localised case studies, materials, and regulatory context — helping teams deliver infrastructure that’s technically sound, economically viable, environmentally responsible, and safely executed. This capacity-building approach supports national development agendas, from durable highways and resilient urban systems to sustainable buildings that underpin economic growth and quality of life across the continent
Training Delivered Across Africa
Delivered across our pan-African network, these courses combine international engineering standards with localised case studies, materials, and regulatory context relevant to African infrastructure development.
Training venues: Pretoria, Cape Town & Johannesburg (South Africa) | Kigali (Rwanda) | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) | Dubai (UAE) | Nairobi (Kenya)
Course Duration and Scheduling
We run structured two-week and one-week training courses throughout the year, with new intakes starting most Mondays across our venues in South Africa, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, the UAE, and Kenya.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ENV01 | Sustainable Construction and Green Building Practices (LEED/EDGE) |
| ENR01 | Road and Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance |
| CAD01 | Structural Design and Analysis Using AutoCAD and STAAD Pro |
| WTR01 | Water and Wastewater Engineering for Urban Infrastructure |
| SAF01 | Construction Site Safety and Risk Management |
| GEO01 | Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics for Infrastructure Projects |
| QS01 | Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost Management |
| PM01 | Advanced Project Management in Construction and Civil Engineering |
| DRN01 | Best Practices for Drone-based Construction Site Monitoring |
| DRN02 | Drone Technology for Construction Site Monitoring and Surveying |
| QAC01 | Training Course on Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Construction |
| DSG01 | Beyond Smart Cities: Emerging Design and Technology Training Course |
| STR01 | Advanced Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Using ACI Code |
| DRL01 | Advanced Drilling Best Practices Training Course |
| REN01 | Training Course on Renovation and Retrofit Project Management |
| RIS01 | Training Course on Risk Analysis and Financial Modeling in Construction |
| MOB01 | Training Course on Mobile Technology and Apps for Construction Productivity |
| RES01 | Training Course on Residential Construction Management |
| NEG01 | Training Course on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution in Construction Projects |
| FIN01 | Training Course on Construction Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers |
| OFF01 | Training Course on Offsite and Modular Construction Management |
| HSS01 | Training Course on Construction Health and Safety Management |
| RIS02 | Training Course on Construction Risk Management and Mitigation |
| SEC01 | Training Course on Data Security and Privacy in Construction Projects |
| IBC01 | Training Course on International Building Codes and Regulations |
| DGT01 | Training Course on Digital Tools and Technologies for Construction Management |
| LDR01 | Training Course on Leadership and Team Management in Construction |
| ENV02 | Training Course on Environmental Regulations and Compliance in Construction |
| AIM01 | Training Course on AI and Machine Learning Applications in Construction Management |
| BDA01 | Training Course on Big Data Analytics for Construction Project Insights |
| COM01 | Training Course on Communication and Stakeholder Management in Construction |
| COM02 | Training Course on Commercial Construction Management |
| SIT01 | Training Course on Construction Site Management and Supervision |
| BIM01 | Training Course on Implementing BIM Workflows and Collaboration |
Two-Week Training Courses Dates
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| May 25, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 |
One-Week Training Courses Dates
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| May 25, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 |
Training Venue
SOUTH AFRICA: Pretoria , Cape Town & Johannesburg | RWANDA: Kigali | ZIMBABWE :Victoria Falls | UAE: Dubai | KENYA: Nairobi

Register for One of Our Construction & Civil Engineering Courses
Advance your expertise in construction and civil engineering through our specialised training programmes, led by experienced instructors across Johannesburg and major African hubs. Courses combine hands-on learning, real-world case studies, and dynamic sessions to build practical skills that translate directly into safer, more efficient, and more sustainable project delivery.
FAQs: Construction and Civil Engineering Training Courses
What topics do your construction and civil engineering courses cover?
Our courses span structural design, geotechnical engineering, water and wastewater systems, road and highway engineering, project management, quantity surveying, site safety, BIM and digital tools, and sustainable construction practices.
Who are these courses designed for?
They’re designed for civil engineers, construction project managers, site supervisors, quantity surveyors, safety officers, and other professionals involved in delivering infrastructure and building projects.
Do you offer training in sustainable and green building practices?
Yes — our Sustainable Construction and Green Building Practices course covers LEED and EDGE frameworks, with sustainability principles reinforced across other tracks like road engineering and water management.
Is site safety and risk management covered?
Yes — we offer dedicated courses in Construction Site Safety and Risk Management, Construction Health and Safety Management, and Construction Risk Management and Mitigation, covering occupational health standards and proactive hazard mitigation
Do you offer training in digital tools like BIM and drone technology?
Yes — our Digital Tools & Technology category covers BIM workflows and collaboration, drone-based site monitoring and surveying, AI and machine learning applications, big data analytics, and mobile technology for construction productivity.
Are there courses focused on project and cost management?
Yes — including Advanced Project Management in Construction and Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Construction Cost Management, and courses covering residential, commercial, and offsite/modular construction management.
Do you cover international building codes and compliance?
Yes — our International Building Codes and Regulations course, along with Environmental Regulations and Compliance in Construction, addresses regulatory requirements relevant to modern infrastructure projects.
Where are these courses delivered?
We deliver training across South Africa (Pretoria, Cape Town, Johannesburg), Rwanda (Kigali), Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls), the UAE (Dubai), and Kenya (Nairobi), alongside broader delivery across our pan-African network
How long do the courses run?
We offer both one-week and two-week training formats, with new intakes starting regularly throughout the year.
Can training be tailored to our organisation's specific projects or needs?
Yes — get in touch with our team to arrange a custom date, venue, or tailored course content for your organisation.
How do I register for a course?
Browse our course categories to find the programme that fits your needs, then register through our course calendar, or contact our team for guidance on the best course for your role or organisation.