Damp Surveyor Certification Pathway — Online

The Federation of Damp Certified Surveyor (FODCS) online pathway is a professional certification for anyone seeking recognised, industry-aligned competence in damp investigation, diagnosis and reporting. It is delivered entirely online and self-paced, giving you a structured route to the knowledge and understanding needed to carry out damp surveys to a professional standard. The programme is independently City & Guilds Assured.

Everything is built around the FOD 7 Step Damp Survey Method™, a structured approach to accurate diagnosis, systematic inspection and clear, evidence-based reporting.

What you’ll learn

You will learn how to:

Understand how damp and moisture move through buildings
Identify and tell apart rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation
Assess properties using a structured survey methodology
Read moisture meter results correctly, and understand their limits
Recognise the ventilation and environmental factors that affect moisture
Produce clear, professional damp survey reports

The designation

Complete the pathway and you earn the professional designation FODCS, Federation of Damp Certified Surveyor. It shows clients, agents and employers that you have been trained in a structured, evidence-based approach to damp diagnosis and reporting, in line with Federation of Damp standards.

Who this is for

The pathway is ideal for: