Welcome to the Learning Hub! 

Develop your company and your staff with GAI’s internationally renowned and respected education programmes.  We’ve been supporting learners to develop a career in the architectural ironmongery industry for more than fifty years.

Through its courses, qualifications and continuing professional development, the GAI has established an internationally recognised benchmark for ironmongery expertise and knowledge.

If you wish to make a group enrolment and pay by invoice, please contact education@gai.org.uk.

GAI Prospectus 2024-25

View our current Prospectus online or download a copy HERE

If you wish to make a group enrolment and pay by invoice, please contact education@gai.org.uk.

GAI Foundation in Hardware

The GAI Foundation in Hardware is an introductory course designed to teach the basics of architectural ironmongery and access control.

This flexible online course is ideal for those just starting out in the sector, or who aren’t involved in the detail of architectural ironmongery in their day-to-day job but want to gain a basic understanding of the industry.

The course covers all the basics of hardware, fire and escape doors, and access control in an affordable and convenient learning package:

• Online learning based around 12 modules
• Learn at your own pace, with a full six months to complete the course 
• Self-assessment tests and examination
• A printed certificate and access to higher-level GAI qualifications on successful completion

For more information click HERE

GAI Education Awards 2024

GAI Programme Enrolments are now OPEN

Get a head start in completing the Certificate in Architectural Hardware (CiAH) and Diploma (GAI Diploma) pathways by enrolling today.  By taking up this opportunity now you’ll get more time to study, start the coursework early and ask any questions you may have in advance of your exam.  Make sure you don’t miss out!

The programme will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of the architectural hardware industry and its vast components such as, fire door hardware, access control systems, intermediate scheduling and more… all elements that will develop further in your career!

The CiAH and your chosen Diploma pathway will not only gain an internationally recognised industry qualification, you’ll receive an official certificate celebrating your achievement. 

For information on courses, fees, timetable and additional training, take a look at the GAI Education Prospectus online.