# BLD Academy

> Dubai's premier trade skills training academy

## About

BLD Academy is a trade skills training academy based in Dubai, UAE. We offer hands-on DIY workshops for families, professional trade certification programs, employer workforce solutions, and a business accelerator for trade professionals.

Website: https://bld.academy

## Programs

### Parent & Child DIY Workshops
Weekend taster courses for families with children ages 8-18. Participants learn practical trade skills including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tiling, and painting in a fun, supervised workshop environment.

### Professional Trade Certification
Fast-track certification programs for experienced tradespeople, ex-military personnel, and Western expats. Covers electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry. Designed for professionals who already have hands-on experience and need recognized certification for the UAE market.

### Employer Solutions
Certified trade professional recruitment and workforce development for companies in the UAE construction and maintenance sectors. We connect employers with vetted, certified trade professionals.

### Business Accelerator
Support program for qualified trade professionals looking to establish or grow their trade business in Dubai. Guidance on licensing, operations, and market entry.

## Key Information

- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Trades: Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, tiling, painting, HVAC
- Audiences: Families, trade professionals, employers, relocators to Dubai
- Related site: https://bld.market/

## Pages

- Home: https://bld.academy
- Current Workshops: https://bld.academy/january-february
- Membership & Certification: https://bld.academy/membership
- Employer Solutions: https://bld.academy/employers
- Business Accelerator: https://bld.academy/business-accelerator
- For Students: https://bld.academy/students
- For Relocators: https://bld.academy/relocators
- For Homeowners: https://bld.academy/homeowners
- METS Institute: https://bld.academy/mets-institute