Sava Skills Builder +

Build your technical expertise, one module at a time

Learn new skills or refresh existing ones with Sava Skills Builder +. Our modular learning approach allows you to build an industry-recognised qualification at your own pace. Each module equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to understand, diagnose, and resolve common property issues. Choose as many modules as you need to quickly gain expertise and become a leader in your profession.

Flexible learning, real expertise, and practical skills for your career.

Training Built Around You

Traditional courses expect you to fit their structure — Sava Skills Builder + adapts to you. With 15 self-contained modules, covering topics from damp and condensation to wall construction and heating and hot water, you can choose exactly what you or your team needs to learn.

Each module is designed by industry experts, giving you practical, real-world knowledge on your schedule. Purchase modules individually or in a bundle of 5 that includes an industry-approved Ofqual certificate.

Sava also offers a condensation and mould package including contact centre training, front line staff upskilling and resolution tools. Click here to find out more (link to be added).

Why Choose Skills Builder +?

Real Skills for Your World – grow your career and expand your opportunities with practical, giving you confidence to handle real challenges
Understand Buildings Like a Pro – gain deep insight into buildings, what goes wrong, and how to fix it
Right First Time – confidently diagnose issues and recommend the right solutions straight away
Flexible Learning – learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace
Trusted by Professionals – Sava is the UK’s leading provider of vocational surveyor training

About Sava

The Sava Training Academy is the UK’s leading professional training provider for property sector. We’ve trained thousands of surveyors and provided specialist skills to individuals and businesses, from single learners to Registered Social Landlords improving tenant outcomes.

Start learning today and build the skills to grow your career with Sava Skills Builder +.

An ABBE certificate is a qualification awarded by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment, an organisation that specialises in certifications for the property, surveying, and construction industries. ABBE qualifications are recognized across the industry and are designed to provide professionals with practical, job-ready skills.
You learn at your own pace, so you can complete a module in just a few days. However, it’s common to take a few weeks, allowing you to balance learning with your work and personal life.
The Sava Online Learning Platform is a market-leading, self-paced learning tool designed for flexibility. It’s simple to use, interactive, and allows you to learn in your own way—without the pressure of a formal classroom. Whenever you have spare time, just log in and start learning.
Yes, many employers cover training costs from their training budget. We can invoice your employer directly. With your consent, we can also provide them with your results.
To help organisations understand the causes of damp and condensation, we offer a training package for contact centre and frontline staff. This training equips your team with diagnostic tools and expertise to accurately identify issues and provide the right resolution the first time.
Yes, we can help you spread the cost by spacing out your modules over several months, reducing upfront expenses and making payments more manageable.
Absolutely! We provide a one-time training package for your team or a subscription-based option where you pay a monthly fee. This ensures that any new starters receive the necessary training, keeping your team consistently up to date.

Qualifications & Skills

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Become a residential surveyor

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Sava Skills Builder +.

Build your technical expertise, one module at a time

Training Built Around You

Why Choose Skills Builder +?

About Sava

Understanding Heat Pumps for Residential Property

Certificate in Understanding Housing Construction

Certificate in Understanding Damp in Housing

Understanding Fire Safety in Residential Property

Understanding Gas in Domestic Buildings

Understanding Ventilation in Domestic Buildings

Understanding Hot Water in Domestic Buildings

Understanding Cold Water and Drainage

Sites and Foundations for Housing Professionals

Walls and Floors for Housing Professionals

Damp and Condensation in Residential Buildings

Pitched Roofs for Housing Professionals