Continuing Professional Development Courses

Learn about different mineral coatings, including the fundamentals of mineral coatings, the differences between conventional and mineral coating systems (organic versus inorganic), and mineral paint systems.

Learn about the importance of structural design, the risks of and how to apply concrete floor treatments, and how to meet industry standards.

Learn about AS/NZS 2312.1 in relation to protective coatings, the most common types of corrosion protection, and how to choose an appropriate protective coating.

Learn why you need to coat exterior timber, how to make colour choices, and the different timber characteristics.

Learn about availability of resources and certifications to elevate your sustainability credentials, integrating sustainability into your company values and brand narrative and avoiding greenwashing tactics.

Learn why you should use paint and paint technology along with focus on sustainability practices, colour services and perception of colour.

Learn about the green building standards and third-party product certifications as well as ingredients in paint, including key materials that may impact compliance to green standards/product certifications.

Learn how Dulux supports specifiers with colour matching and render services, what to consider for New Zealand conditions, and how the brand is building a more sustainable product range.

Learn about Greenstar and how the accreditation has evolved, plus the specific credits it offers and why they matter, with Joe Quad, Technical Manager at NZGBC.

Learn about Dulux Protective Coatings and Dulux Texture Coatings, including fire protection, specialised construction products and project-specific systems for specifiers with Philip Vodanovich..

Learn about Dulux sustainability initiatives, from eliminating harmful chemicals and creating long-lasting water-based products to responsible sourcing and proper disposal with Heather Goode.

Learn about Dulux national contracts and group housing, how the business is responding to government housing consent requirements and how its products meet NZ building standards..

Learn how to use the new Dulux palettes on their own or combined with other palette colors and become familiar with the latest global design trends.

Learn how Global GreenTag certifications and Product Health Declarations reduce greenwashing, support healthier indoor environments and help specifiers meet Green Star requirements.

Learn how to choose concrete floor treatments and coatings that suit your project brief, substrate, and budget in this webinar with Mike James from Fosroc.

Learn how to specify AAC exterior plaster cladding, from compliance pathways and BRANZ appraisals to textures and coatings.

Learn the basics of powder coating architectural aluminium in this webinar with Phil Mannins, Dulux Powder Coatings Expert..

Learn about the Dulux Colour Forecast 2026, including the Elemental, Ethereal, and Evoke palettes, and how to apply them to residential and commercial interiors

Learn what goes into a clear, robust paint and coating specification, from substrate, exposure and durability to fire performance and how to document it effectively using Masterspec.