Credential Verification
Issue date: August 3, 2026
Expiration date: August 3, 2027
ID: b3d217e2-f024-4b82-beff-5fbd4abf037e
Type
Membership
Level
Professional
Format
Online
Description
Skills
Facade Design
Facade Engineering
Facade Systems
Facade Fire Safety
Facade Standards and Regulations
Earning Criteria
Other
Active Façade Intelligence Professional Membership (FI PRO) with IAST — Hold a current FI PRO Membership either individually or through a Corporate Membership under the IAST corporate training scheme. This ensures candidates have access to the learning resources needed to meet membership standards. Learn More
Other
Professional Experience — Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years' façade industry experience, self-declared during the application process and supported by references and a CV.
Test
Recognised Achievement (Option 1) — Pass the JCI Baseline Knowledge Assessment: JCI BA-01: Façade Engineer / Design Manager or JCI BA-02: Specialist Façade Designer: Cladding & Glazing Learn More
Other
Recognised Achievement (Option 2) — Successful completion of the IAST Applied Façade Engineering (AFE) Programme. Learn More
Other
Recognised Achievement (Option 3) — Successful completion of the IAST Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering (DipFDE) Programme leading to the UK-accredited qualification. Learn More
Other
Recognised Achievement (Option 4) — Active participation in the IAST structured peer review process for façade courses or assessments. Peer reviewers and contributors are invited based on their recognised technical expertise. Not all contributions automatically qualify for membership status, with some requiring additional interviews or assessments.
Other
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) — Complete 12+ hours of structured CPD per membership year, including a knowledge check (seminars, courses, workshops, webinars, or IAST learning activities). Satisfied automatically by completing an IAST Learning Programme. CPD from other recognised providers may be accepted at IAST discretion. FI PRO Membership with IAST includes sufficient resources to meet this requirement. Learn More