They offer a Stone Mason advanced certification (PDA) course. Which will extend and develop your stonemasonry skills and knowledge from basic to an advanced level. The course is recognised within the Industry and is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

The National Heritage Training Group (NHTG), supported by the CITB, is a voluntary organisation responsible for co-ordinating the ongoing development and delivery of traditional building crafts training and qualifications in the heritage sector of the UK.

The Construction Industry Resource and Information Association organises a programme of business improvement services and research activities for members and those engaged with the delivery and operation of the built environment.

The Natural Stone Institute is a trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry. The association offers a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development opportunities, regulatory advocacy, and networking events. Two prominent publications the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building Stone Magazine raise awareness within the natural stone industry and in the design community for best practices and uses of natural stone.

City of London Livery Company and charities offering encouragement and support in various ways to the stonemasonry and dimensional stone quarrying industry throughout the UK. It also champions the use of natural stone and the craft of stonemasonry.

Offers courses, lecture series, advice on careers in heritage, training opportunities and scholarships.

Professional qualifying body for those engaged in quarrying and the processing of extracted materials. Activities include the setting of examinations, an annual technical conference, residential courses in quarry management, and overseas study tours and visits to quarries and plants of interest.

They offer their members a range of Continuing Professional Development through their CIOB Academy including conservations and refurbishments, artificial technologies and online resources.

Its core activity is to research issues and develop skills relating to the built heritage, and to raise the standard of conservation practice among owners, contractors and professional groups.

The AMS is one of the National Amenity Societies, as defined by the government under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and is consulted by local authorities on Listed Building Consent applications. The Society also offers advice on ecclesiastical cases in England and Wales under the Ecclesiastical Exemption. The AMS is unique among the National Amenity Societies in defending buildings of all types and ages.