Training
Get the practical knotweed expertise clients expect.
Clear, practical training in the identification, assessment and management of Japanese knotweed for property, surveying and remediation professionals. Delivered nationwide by in-house experts.
When sites get pressured, competence matters.
Whether you’re surveying land, advising clients, or protecting a project’s value, you need to recognise knotweed early and act with confidence.
Our training gives you the edge: clear identification, practical methods, and the right language for lenders, planners and clients. You’ll know what to look for, what to record, and how to move a project forward without hesitation.
Align Your Training With Real-World Demands
Most situations that involve knotweed follow predictable pressure points.
Join our CPD training to keeps you ahead of any Knotweed issues.
Japanese Knotweed Training Courses
Who It’s For: professionals who want to spot knotweed fast and stay ahead of risk. Speak with confidence on site, in reports, and in front of clients.
Purpose: Learn the essentials that set you apart: fast ID, smart treatment choices, and clear, credible advice – the authority clients expect.
Timing: year-round.
Your Next Step
Not sure where to start? Speak to our team and get a clear recommendation.
Japanese Knotweed Training FAQ
What does the Japanese Knotweed training course cover?
Japanese Knotweed training covers identification throughout the seasons, treatment options, legal responsibilities and practical reporting. Courses combine classroom and real-world content designed to improve confidence and skills in recognising and managing knotweed.
Who are the Japanese Knotweed training courses for?
These courses are ideal for surveyors, property professionals, estate agents, contractors and land managers who need practical understanding of invasive plant identification, assessment and implications for property, land use and compliance.
Are the knotweed training courses officially accredited?
Yes. The training is CPD-accredited by a recognised Continuing Professional Development certification body, ensuring it meets professional development standards and supports ongoing competence.
What are the benefits of taking a CPD knotweed course?
Completing a CPD course deepens your ability to identify Japanese knotweed, understand treatment options, and apply legal and reporting best practice. It helps enhance professional confidence, competence and industry awareness.
Will training qualify me to carry out Japanese Knotweed surveys?
Japanese Knotweed CPD courses provide strong practical understanding but do not qualify delegates to issue guarantee-backed knotweed survey reports or treatment plans. High-risk cases still require specialist survey qualifications.
How long are the training courses?
Courses vary in length and format. Options typically include full-day, half-day or online modules, each designed to deliver core identification, treatment, reporting and legal content at different depths.
Does the course include practical experience?
Yes. In-person Japanese Knotweed training often includes practical demonstrations such as spraying and injection techniques under expert supervision, along with guidance on preparing client-facing reports.
How does Japanese Knotweed training help property professionals?
Training enhances the ability to confidently recognise knotweed, understand liability and legal implications, and engage with surveyors, lenders and planners with informed awareness of risks and reporting practices.
Is there an online option for Japanese Knotweed training?
Yes there are online Japanese Knotweed training courses, delivering core identification and management modules in a flexible format suitable for remote learning.
Why is CPD about Japanese Knotweed important?
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training ensures professionals stay up to date with industry standards and best practice in identifying, assessing and discussing Japanese Knotweed, helping reduce uncertainty and support appropriate decision-making.