The IHE Highway Engineering Academy offers industry-led training in highway engineering.
Through one of our specialist training courses leading to an industry-recognised Professional Certificate or Diploma, the HEA delivers the qualifications, skills and knowledge demanded by the highways industry which are in short supply today.
The HEA aims to train a dedicated workforce with the specialist skills and expertise the highways industry needs to build the UK’s road network.
The HEA has five key objectives:
- To create and signpost opportunities for new entrants in the sector by giving clear unambiguous advice on relevant training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- To encourage new entrants into the highway engineering sector particularly from school leavers, graduates, allied trades, complementary professions and groups currently under represented, including women
- To support existing highway professionals in career development via training and CPD with direct relevance to professional registration
- To commission and create new educational and training courses specifically aimed at highway engineers
- To raise the profile of highway engineers and get their career, skills and wider professional recognised in its own right and as one with equal status to complementary and contiguous professions such as civil engineering, transport planning, architecture, etc
You can find out more about the IHE Highway Engineering Academy and what we have to offer by downloading our brochure.
Explore our Academy training courses
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Highway Law: Principles and Practice
OTHER DATES AVAILABLE. This one day course is intended to deliver a broad understanding of the law on Highways (in theory and practice) principally for highway engineers but also for anyone requiring additional knowledge of this area of law.
Carbon Literacy Project Training
Gain the skills to make a real impact with this one day accredited Carbon Literacy training course. This course from the Institute of Highway Engineers, Institute of Asphalt Technology and the Institute of Quarrying covers the causes and effects of climate change, practical actions to reduce emissions, and how to influence others to act. Ideal for individuals and teams.
Asphalt Pavements – The Fundamentals
One day course in Asphalt Pavements. There are many different types of asphalt mixtures and applications to choose from, and not all are suitable for every situation. Being able to understand the composition and characteristics of the different types is essential to ensure the correct choice is made.
Asphalt Pavements – Production, Paving & Compaction
One day course in Asphalt Pavements. There are many types of asphalt mixtures and applications to choose from, with different elements to their installation. Being equipped with information on the key attributes for these products and processes provides an enhanced understanding of the specification requirements.
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Temporary Traffic Management (Certificate)
OTHER DATES AVAILABLE The only UK course specifically for temporary traffic management designers, engineers and practitioners working in the planning and design of temporary traffic management situations on highways. This course provides an industry benchmark and the Certificate has received endorsement from National Highways.
Temporary Traffic Management (Diploma)
The Professional Diploma at Intermediate level (QCF 4/5) is offered as part of the Institute of Highway Engineers Highway Academy programme and is aimed to develop the highway engineering knowledge of the individual so they can exercise engineering judgement on behalf of their employer at temporary traffic situations.
Road Safety Engineering
This 2 day course from the IHE offers the opportunity for the Road Safety Engineer to expand their knowledge and demonstrate their competence in all aspects of road safety engineering.
Traffic Signing and Road Markings
This 4-day course provides both a theoretical foundation and practical experience in the design and implementation of traffic signing and road marking schemes. It contains an introduction to the subject, but takes the concepts through to experienced practitioner level.
Transport Development Management
OTHER DATES AVAILABLE. IHE’s Transport Development Management course is the only one in the UK designed specifically for transport practitioners working in Development Management roles and leads to the IHE Professional Certificate/Diploma in DM.
Winter Services Decision Making
OTHER DATES AND LOCATIONS AVAILABLE The only accredited UK course for Winter Services Decision Makers and Managers. This course delivers learning across a wide range of subjects necessary for Winter Service Professionals and enables individuals to demonstrate competence.
Traffic Signal Control – From Design to Implementation
This course is for managers, engineers and technicians involved in the management, design or implementation of traffic control systems. The course is organised by IHE in conjunction with major UK industry players and complements the JCT Consultancy training programme.
Online: Active Travel – Planning & Design
This course provides delegates with the background knowledge to develop a firm understanding of active travel policy, planning and delivery. This will improve their relevant skills, enabling them to produce outline designs for walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure meeting UK regulatory and best practice requirements.
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Online: Preparing for Professional Review Workshop
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED The IHE are hosting a 90 minute online event on Preparing for your Professional Review. This free event is open to members and non members.