Preventative Highways Maintenance Fundamentals eLearning course is now live, the course offers Local Authorities a fast, flexible way to meet the DfT’s revised Incentive Fund requirements ahead of the November deadline. It also helps contractors and consultants upskill and build capacity—all online, with no travel, accommodation or time away from the workplace.
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Recognised by the sector, trusted by professionals. Endorsed by UKRLG and supported by ADEPT, this course delivers credible, relevant learning aligned with the needs of today’s roads and highways sector.
Group booking discounts and exclusive discounts for ADEPT members available.
Your training can begin as soon as payment is received, providing immediate access to the course for you and your team. With no need to travel, take time away from the office or arrange and pay for accommodation, eLearning offers a convenient and cost-effective way to develop knowledge and skills with minimal disruption to your organisation. Everything required to complete the course is included, so there is no need to purchase additional textbooks, learning materials or resources. Simply access the course online and begin learning at a time and pace that suits your team.
The course is now launched. Register your interest today to speak with a member of our team about group bookings and invoice payment options. Whether you are enrolling a small team or a larger group, we can help you arrange the most suitable training solution for your organisation.
Prefer to pay by invoice? We offer invoice payment options for group bookings, making it simple and convenient to arrange training for your team.
Preventative Highways Maintenance Fundamentals is now available on it's award winning elearning platform - CIHT Learn.
The course is authored by Matthew Lugg OBE, Past President of CIHT and a leading highways asset management expert, the course is aligned with the UKRLG Competency Framework.
The course provides a flexible, practical way for you and your teams to develop the knowledge and confidence needed to implement effective preventative maintenance strategies and strengthen long-term asset management practices—all online, with no travel or time away from the workplace.
What is CIHT Learn
CIHT Learn is the award-winning online learning platform from CIHT, built specifically for highways and transportation professionals and organisations.
It gives you and your organisation instant access to high-quality, accredited training — anytime, anywhere, on any device
Group booking discounts and exclusive discounts for ADEPT members available.
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Get a headstart on Preventative Highways Maintenance.
Protect funding, meet DFT requirements and fill the skills gap in your organisation before 30 November 2026.
CIHT’s bespoke elearning solution to meet these challenges and cut training costs.
This online course gives your teams a fast and flexible way to meet the DfT requirement for incentivised funding, of demonstration of continued professional learning, including in relation to preventative, maintenance, before the 30 November deadline.
Build the skills to improve asset management, extend asset life and deliver more effective highways maintenance.
A preventative maintenance approach is one of the most effective ways to maximise the value of highway assets, extend their service life, reduce whole-life costs and minimise disruption to network users. Achieving these outcomes, however, depends on having the right knowledge and skills across your organisation
The course provides a flexible, practical way for your teams to develop the knowledge and confidence needed to implement effective preventative maintenance strategies and strengthen long-term asset management practices—all online, with no travel or time away from the workplace.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Designed specifically to meet the DfT requirement – Developed to help authorities demonstrate professional learning in preventative highways maintenance.
Launch-ready learning – Your team can start the course as soon as it goes live..
Expert authored – Written by Matthew Lugg OBE, a leading UK highways asset management expert with over 47 years' experience working with and supporting local authorities.
Developed with local authorities – Shaped by the sector to address real-world challenges and funding requirements.
Industry aligned – Mapped to the UKRLG Competency Framework and leading to CIHT certification.
Asset management focused – Learn how preventative highways maintenance supports longer asset life, better performance and improved value from highway infrastructure.
Cost-effective training – Reduce travel, accommodation and training costs without compromising quality.
One course, one approach – Equip staff across different teams and locations with consistent, expert-led learning that supports aligned maintenance practices and asset management objectives.
All-inclusive learning experience – Everything you need is included, with no additional textbooks or materials required.
Convenient learning, minimal disruption – Access expert-led training online at a time and place that suits you, reducing disruption to day-to-day operations while supporting continuous professional development.
Practical and applied learning – Focuses on developing the knowledge and skills needed to implement preventative maintenance strategies.
Award-winning eLearning platform – Built specifically for highways and transportation professionals.
Flexible online access – Self-paced, on-demand learning available anytime, anywhere, on your phone, tablet or computer.
Skills for the future – Helps professionals and organisations build the capability needed for modern highways asset management.
Designed for busy professionals – Bite-sized modules make learning engaging and easy to fit around your workload.
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Matthew has a track record of delivering strategic leadership across all sectors of the highways & transport industry. He is also internationally recognised as an expert in highway asset management.
Through his illustrious career he has held a number of national roles including: -
· Chair of the UKRLG Roads Board
· Chair of the Midland Highway Alliance (MHA)
· President of Association of Directors of Economy, Environment Planning & Transport (ADEPT)
· Director of LEAN Construction UK
· President of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
· Chair of the Road Environment Working Party of the Parliamentary Advisory Council on Transport Safety (PACTS)
· Current Chair of the ICE Municipal Engineering Journal Editorial Panel
He has also received numerous prestigious awards including: -
· ICE/ Surveyor - Municipal Engineer of the Year
· Constructing Excellence - Achievers Award. Winner of the East Midlands Region
· Transport Times – National transport awards for outstanding contribution to Local Transport
· OBE for Services to Local Government
· The ICE - William Kemp Award for the outstanding achievements of a civil engineer working predominantly within the East Midlands
· Highways Magazine - Lifetime Achievement Award
Matthew has 50 years’ experience in the transport sector working for 5 different County Councils (Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire), the Department of Transport, Mouchel Ltd, Keir and WSP UK Ltd.
He is currently Chairman and a Non-Executive Director of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Highway Teckal Company Via EM Ltd.
He has presented papers on transport and highways across the world including: -
In Asia - China, South Korea and Hong Kong; in the Middle East - Saudi Arabia; in the USA; in Australasia - New Zealand and Australia; in Europe - Netherlands, Finland, and France.
This course has been independently reviewed by leading highway asset management professionals:
Pricing (excl VAT)
Individual bookings
CIHT Member: £99
Non-member: £150
CIHT Partnership Network employee: £105
Employees of ADEPT Member Organisations: £105
Group bookings
5+ delegates (non-members): £120 per person
10+ delegates (non-members): £110 per person
15+ delegates(non-member): £100 per person
If you have any questions regarding the course or want to discuss how CIHT Learn can support your organisation in continuous staff development and drive business and people growth please contact admin@cihtlearn.org.uk.
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