ELEVATING TRADES PROFESSIONALS

In a rapidly evolving construction trades industry, the Institute of Trades Professionals stands at the forefront of professional development, transforming trades businesses through establishing certified business management standards.
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Our members span across the construction trades industry, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping, painting, and building.

Our Mission

To transform the construction trades industry by setting the benchmark for business excellence, leadership, and integrity.

We exist to raise the standard of professionalism across every trade by certifying business operators through the Certified Trades Professional™ program—ensuring they are equipped to build profitable, scalable, and sustainable businesses.

Through our training, mentoring, and certification, we’re not just improving businesses—we’re changing lives, creating a new generation of trade professionals who lead with confidence, competence, and commercial clarity.



Our Values

B – Bold Standards
We set and uphold industry-leading standards in business performance, leadership, and professionalism.

U – Uncompromising Integrity
We do what’s right, not what’s easy—fostering trust, honesty, and ethical leadership in every interaction.

I – Impact-Driven
We focus on real-world results that improve lives, businesses, and communities through measurable transformation.

L – Lifelong Growth
We champion continuous learning, development, and innovation—for ourselves, our clients, and the industry.

D – Discipline in Delivery
We show up, follow through, and deliver to standard—every time, without exception.

Why Choose Institute of Trades Professionals

The Institute of Trades Professionals is not just another educational institution; we are a catalyst for change within the trades industry.

Through our courses, 'Advanced Business Management Course' and 'Accelerate Leadership & Management Skills Course', we empower the next generation of skilled professionals.

Our graduates lead the industry by driving innovation and setting new professional service standards. 

Here's why our approach makes a difference:

Nationally Recognized Certification

Our 'Certified Trades Professional' badge is recognized as the industry benchmark for professional standards, ensuring your qualifications are respected across the industry.

Performance focused

Our focus is on delivering real outcomes that elevate you, enhance your business and streamline operations.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The courses developed by trades industry experts  address the critical areas where trades businesses often falter: strategic planning, financial literacy, team development, and process efficiency.

Real-World Impact


We don't just teach; we provide practical tools, structures and strategies to be implemented into your business that translate directly to improved business performance and professionalism.

Member Community

Join a member community who are committed to upholding and enhancing the highest industry standards,
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Our Courses

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FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

Certified Trades Professional

Advanced Business Management Course

Designed specifically for trades business owners, this course equips you with the tools and strategies to elevate your business to new heights. With a focus on leadership, growth, and long-term success, you'll develop essential skills to thrive in a competitive industry.
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FOR EMPLOYEES

Fast Track Leader

Accelerate Leadership & Management Skills Course

Fast track your career with the Fast Track Leader Course, designed for tradesmen ready to take the leadership step. Gain the skills and confidence to excel as a leader in your field. This course equips you with the tools to become an exceptional leader, with specialised modules crafted to build your confidence, enhance your leadership, and sharpen your technical and managerial skills.

Our Certified Courses Structure

Courses created and delivered by trade industry experts

Learn from seasoned professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the trades industry, ensuring every lesson is relevant and actionable.

Step-by-step methodology

Follow a clear, structured approach that takes the guesswork out of growing and optimizing your trades business, with proven strategies that deliver results.

Facilitated group online sessions

Engage in interactive, expert-led sessions that provide real-world insights, peer discussions, and practical solutions to apply directly to your business.

Video lessons and online learning portal

Access high-quality video lessons, downloadable resources, templates, exercises, and action plans—all designed to help you implement what you learn at your own pace.

Community portal

Join a supportive network of like-minded trades professionals where you can ask questions, share experiences, stay accountable, and get expert guidance whenever you need it.

Actions to implement directly into the business for immediate impact 

Apply practical strategies and tools from day one, making measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and business growth.

Are you ready to build a thriving trades business?

Explore our courses and discover how you can be part of raising the bar for professionalism in the industry.

What They Say About Us

Our alumni are setting the professional standards within the industry, having achieved remarkable success in their businesses and personal lives. Their stories inspire us towards achieving our mission.

     

The knowledge imparted on us, the regular check in sessions and the ongoing support we receive has been critical in helping us achieve the results we have thus far.

The Institute of Trades Professionals community is an invaluable resource due to the knowledge from far and wide and provides inspiration to continue to learn and grow our business. It’s a wonderful safe space to learn the skills required to soar high.
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— Matt Lowlett
Endless Pools & Landscapes (Wollongong, NSW)

     

The Institute of Trades Professional courses, both the Certified Trades Professional course and Fast Track Foreman course, have helped me and the team to build a solid business through understanding the numbers, having processes in place, building a great team with ownership and buy-in, and having clients you want to work for. 

Whether you have 1 employee or 40 employees the system is the same.
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— Jason Hobson
perth air & power solutions (perth, WA)

     

The Institute of Trades Professionals courses have helped guide, educate, inspire, and hold me to account in our efforts to build a business that we had hoped to have all those years ago.

The development and education I have seen in myself, and my team has been nothing short of awesome and I now feel confident to continue to build and achieve our business and life goals.

I now have an ever-developing understanding of how my business needs to function and where its strengths lie.

I love it, it has reset our lives and given us a huge amount of confidence for the future.
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— Peter Hill
Hills Electrical (Sydney, NSW)

     

Completing the Certified Trades Professional course has provided a wealth of knowledge, systems and real time advice which has helped our business thrive.

Knowing our numbers and having the ability to forecast and measure business activity has helped us produce the most profitable time we have ever seen.

We continue to grow our business with confidence.
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— Byron O'Reilly

Premier Gas & Plumbing (adelaide, SA)

     

The Institute of Trades Professionals has turned our business around within 12 months.

The team are down to earth, professional, and dedicated to helping us achieve our goals, always going the extra step to assist through times of need and assistance.

You don’t know what you don’t know. We have learnt so much and continue to grow with the support of the Institute.
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— Malcolm & Kylie Van De Graaff
Brizscapes Landscaping (Brisbane, Qld)

     

If you are ready and prepared to put in the effort, we both highly recommend the Institute of Trades Professional courses, for owners and key team members.

We have a lot more to learn, but we know that with continued support we will 110% achieve our end goal.
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— Kate & Kieran Moriarty
KPM Plumbing (Brisbane, Qld)