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Training & certificates for installers

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Quick-Step Academy

The Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring is a leading training facility dedicated to the training of professional installers in engineered wood, vinyl and laminate flooring.

It is the largest flooring industry training academy in the UK, offering the unrivalled benefits of having your skills, previous floor training and knowledge of the flooring industry accredited and acknowledged by the biggest flooring brand in the world - Quick-Step.

Installation courses

  • Instructor Foundation course

    Foundation
    Installer

    The Quick-Step "Foundation Installer is a two-day course that covers the basics of 'laminate & wood' and 'vinyl' flooring installation.

    The Quick-Step "Foundation Installer is a two-day course that covers the basics of 'laminate & wood' and 'vinyl' flooring installation.

  • Master Installer course

    Master
    Installer

    The Quick-Step "Master Installer is an advanced three -day course focussed on 'laminate & wood' or 'vinyl'. With this course, Quick-Step trains and accredits experienced floor fitters who take pride in their skills and professional workmanship.

    The Quick-Step "Master Installer is an advanced three -day course focussed on 'laminate & wood' or 'vinyl'. With this course, Quick-Step trains and accredits experienced floor fitters who take pride in their skills and professional workmanship.

  • Staircover course Academy

    Staircover
    course

    A one-day course to refine your skills for finishing a staircase in laminate, vinyl or parquet.

    A one-day course to refine your skills for finishing a staircase in laminate, vinyl or parquet.

  • Bespoke courses in UK academy

    Bespoke courses

    Bespoke courses to cover any elements you wish to become more confident in.
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    Bespoke courses to cover any elements you wish to become more confident in.
    Contact us for more information

Thanks for the interesting 2day course!
I learned a lot of tricks along the way.

- John -

Get Benefits through a course at the academy

  • Master Installer certificate

    Certificate

    Get listed as certified installer

    Get listed as certified installer

  • Logo Master Installer

    Lifetime Warranty

    Offer customers the option of a Lifetime Installation Warranty

    Offer customers the option of a Lifetime Installation Warranty

  • Sample swatch laminate flooring

    Swatches

    Receive a full set of laminate and/or vinyl swatches when your training is completed

    Receive a full set of laminate and/or vinyl swatches when your training is completed

Would you like to register your installation for a Lifetime Installation Warranty?

Read more about the Terms and conditions

 

Register your installation

Meet our team

Lee Thompson

Technical & Academy Director
As head of the UK & Ireland Technical team I ensure the training courses incorporate product knowledge and new innovations, as well as practical installation in dedicated training bays to bring out the best in installers.

UK Academy instructor Lee Thompson

Tricia Lord

Technical & Academy administrator
Supporting all Unilin Brands and responsible for the management, enquiries and bookings of Installation training courses.

UK administrator Academy Tricia Lord

Peter Trimmer

Technical & Training Manager
With 35 years of experience in installation, teaching and having been a Master Installer of various categories of floor coverings, Peter enjoys sharing knowledge with other installers who wish to learn and better themselves.

UK Academy instructor Peter Trimmer

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