Practical Knowledge. Professional Confidence. Career-Long Support.

High-quality, experience-led training for aspiring, trainee and qualified residential surveyors.

Led by Philip Partridge BSc MRICS, Registered Valuer, PPSG Academy combines:

  • Practical training
  • Live learning
  • Mentoring
  • Professional events
  • Supportive surveying community

  • Whether you are entering the profession, working towards an RICS qualification or developing your inspection and reporting skills, we will help you progress with greater knowledge and confidence.
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Meet Phil Partridge

PPSG Academy is led by Philip Partridge BSc MRICS, Registered Valuer, who brings approximately 45 years of experience across the surveying and property profession.

PPSG Academy is led by Philip Partridge BSc MRICS, Registered Valuer, who brings approximately 45 years of experience across the surveying and property profession.

His career has included residential surveys, Red Book valuations, commercial property, rent reviews, lease renewals, local authority work, consultancy, training and professional mentoring.

The Academy was created to pass that experience to the next generation—combining recognised surveying principles with practical insight gained from working with properties, clients and professional challenges.

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More Than Surveying Training

Surveying cannot be learned through textbooks alone. It requires practical knowledge, professional judgement and guidance from people with real industry experience.

PPSG Academy brings together:

  • Structured online training
  • Weekly live teaching and Q&A sessions
  • Practical case studies
  • Small-group and individual mentoring
  • Professional events and guest speakers
  • A supportive community of surveyors

This is more than a collection of courses.

It is an ongoing professional development community designed to support you throughout your career.

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Who Is the Academy For?

PPSG Academy supports surveyors at every stage of their professional journey.

Aspiring Surveyors
Understand the profession, available career routes and the practical skills required to get started.

Trainee and Junior Surveyors
Develop your knowledge of construction, inspection, defects, report writing and professional practice.

APC and AssocRICS Candidates
Receive structured learning, practical guidance and additional support as you work towards your qualification.

Newly Qualified Surveyors
Continue developing your technical knowledge, professional judgement and confidence after achieving AssocRICS or MRICS status.

Experienced Surveyors
Refresh your knowledge, explore specialist subjects and remain connected to the wider profession.

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What You Will Gain From Our Training:

✓Conduct structured residential property inspections✓Identify and understand common building defects✓Distinguish between defects with similar symptoms✓Improve the clarity and consistency of your reports✓Understand Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 surveys✓Apply appropriate condition ratings✓Communicate findings clearly to clients✓Recognise limitations and reduce professional risk✓Strengthen your professional judgement✓Prepare for APC, AssocRICS and professional interviews

Our Training

Our courses cover the practical knowledge required during residential property inspections, reporting and professional practice.

What Membership Includes

Comprehensive Online Training

Access practical, structured training in building construction, property inspections, building defects, report writing and professional practice.

Whether you are entering surveying, working towards a qualification, newly qualified, returning to the profession or building on existing experience, PPSG Academy will help you strengthen your knowledge, improve your inspections and reports, and make more confident professional decisions.

Weekly Live Training and Q&A

Join our weekly live sessions for practical surveying guidance, expert insight and answers to your questions.

Learn, connect and build confidence within a supportive professional community.

Professional Community

Connect with surveyors at every career stage to share knowledge, ask questions and build valuable professional relationships within a supportive community.

Member Event Benefits

Enjoy discounted access to PPSG events where you can learn from industry experts, meet fellow surveyors and build valuable professional connections.

Mentoring Opportunities

Access optional small-group and individual mentoring for focused guidance, practical feedback and support with your professional development.

The Academy Newsletter

Stay informed with PPSG news, technical insights, industry updates, training dates and upcoming events, delivered directly to you.

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Professional Surveying Events

Learn. Connect. Develop.
PPSG Academy events bring together surveyors, trainees, industry specialists and guest speakers for practical learning and professional networking. Events may include:
✔ Technical presentations
✔ Building-defect case studies
✔ Inspection and reporting workshops
✔ Career and qualification guidance
✔ Expert panel discussions
✔ Industry updates
✔ Professional networking
Our aim is to deliver welcoming, informative events,
where surveyors can:
✔ ask questions,
✔ expand their knowledge,
✔ and build valuable professional relationships.

Why Choose PPSG Academy?

Experience-Led Training

Learn from approximately 45 years of professional surveying and property experience.

Practical, Relevant Content

Develop knowledge that can be applied directly to inspections, reports and client communication.

Live Professional Support

Ask questions, explore case studies and receive guidance through weekly live sessions.

Mentoring and Development

Access further support as your knowledge, confidence and career develop.

A Professional Community

Connect with people who understand the challenges of learning and progressing within the profession.

Build Your Knowledge. Strengthen Your Confidence. Advance Your Career.

You do not have to navigate your surveying career alone.

Join PPSG Academy for practical training, experienced guidance, professional mentoring and a community committed to high standards and continued development.

No surveyor should have to develop alone.

Our mission is to empower surveyors with practical knowledge, professional confidence and a supportive community in which they can learn, connect and grow.
Through expert training, live guidance, mentoring and meaningful professional relationships, PPSG Academy supports every member as they progress towards their career goals—because no surveyor should have to develop alone.