Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health
Professional grounding in building moisture, indoor fungal ecology, health effects, investigation methods and remediation planning.
Programme identification
- 1.1Programme name
- Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Diploma
- 1.3Provider / endorsing institution
- Fungaris – International Institute of Mycology, School of Medical, Veterinary & One Health Mycology. A Fungaris programme of its own, not endorsed by a university.
- 1.4Mode of study
- Online, with live sessions in a small group, recordings and a virtual campus.
- 1.5Duration (hours / ECTS credits)
- 6 months (24 weeks) · 192 hours in total · 8 modules of 24 hours · 24 live sessions of 2 hours. ECTS credits: not applicable (Fungaris own programme, not an official university degree).
- 1.6Language
- English
- 1.7Start and end dates / intake
- Next intake: 11 January 2027 to 25 June 2027. Enrolment closes on 4 January 2027. Following intake: 12 April 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Programme description
The Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health provides professional grounding for anyone investigating damp and mould in buildings. Students begin with building science and moisture behaviour, then study indoor fungal ecology and the health effects of damp and mouldy environments. Practical modules cover inspection methods, air and surface sampling and laboratory analysis and interpretation. The programme closes with remediation planning and the often-overlooked skill of communicating clearly with occupants, landlords and other stakeholders.
Damp and mould in homes, schools and workplaces are a growing concern for regulators and the public, and investigations need to be technically sound, proportionate and well explained. This diploma suits building, housing and environmental health professionals who want a structured specialism. The tutor is selected for practising experience in building surveys, environmental health or laboratory analysis. For the final project, students complete a full investigation case for a real or case-study building, from moisture assessment and sampling through interpretation to a remediation plan and occupant communication.
2.2Why it matters / what need it meets
It meets a practical need: applied, up-to-date knowledge in one health, useful in areas such as housing and property management, environmental health services, building consultancy and surveying, remediation and restoration.
Mycology is moving fast and good practical training is still scarce. This programme gives you a structured path, taught live by people who work in the field, so you can apply what you learn with judgement and safety.
Objectives and competences
3.1General objective
To finish the programme able to apply its content professionally and with judgement. In short:
Professional grounding in building moisture, indoor fungal ecology, health effects, investigation methods and remediation planning.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: Building science and moisture; Indoor fungal ecology; Health effects of damp and mould.
- Put them into practice: Inspection methods; Air and surface sampling; Laboratory analysis and interpretation.
- Apply everything to a real case: Remediation planning; Communication with occupants and stakeholders.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your tutor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Diagnose moisture sources using building science principles.
- Relate indoor fungal ecology to building conditions.
- Plan and carry out inspections with appropriate sampling strategies.
- Interpret laboratory results in the context of the building investigation.
- Prepare remediation plans and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Building, housing and environmental health professionals.
4.2Entry requirements
Some experience in buildings, housing or environmental health is expected; an introductory course on indoor moulds is helpful.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- Damp and mould surveyor
- Environmental health practitioner in housing standards
- Indoor environmental quality consultant
- Remediation project manager
- Housing asset and compliance officer
- Laboratory analyst in indoor air quality
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Building science and moisture | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 02 | Indoor fungal ecology | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 03 | Health effects of damp and mould | Foundations | 3 | 24 |
| 04 | Inspection methods | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 05 | Air and surface sampling | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 06 | Laboratory analysis and interpretation | Practice | 3 | 24 |
| 07 | Remediation planning | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| 08 | Communication with occupants and stakeholders | Application & project | 3 | 24 |
| Total | 192 |
8 modules × 24 hours = 192 hours: 48 hours of live sessions, and the rest for campus study, exercises and the final project.
5.2Content by module
Hover or tap a module to follow the path from the first session to the final project. Open a module to see the topics it covers.
- Heat, air and moisture movement
- Building materials and moisture
- Ventilation and condensation
- Indoor fungal succession
- Common genera and indicators
- Hidden mould in building cavities
- Respiratory health evidence
- Vulnerable occupants
- Communicating health risks carefully
- Visual surveys and moisture meters
- Thermal imaging
- Investigation planning
- Air sampling methods
- Surface and bulk sampling
- Sampling strategy and controls
- Culture and microscopy
- Molecular and spore trap analysis
- Interpreting results
- Scope and containment
- Removal and cleaning methods
- Post-remediation verification
- Writing for non-specialists
- Managing disputes and expectations
- Working with landlords and authorities
5.3Company placement
This programme does not include a company placement. Practice is built into every module through exercises, case studies and the final project.
5.4Final project
A complete damp and mould investigation case, from moisture assessment to remediation plan and occupant communication.
Methodology
6.1How it is taught
- Live online sessions, usually weekly, with a working professional and a small group.
- Recordings of every session, so you can catch up if work or time zones get in the way.
- Exercises and real case studies in every module.
- Tutoring: your tutor answers questions and gives feedback on your exercises and project.
6.2Platform and resources
A Moodle virtual campus with session recordings, readings, exercises and forums for each module. You need a computer, an up-to-date browser and a stable connection; a webcam and microphone are recommended.
Technical requirements →6.3Estimated weekly workload
About 8 hours a week for 24 weeks: one 2-hour live session on a weekday evening, plus study and exercises on the campus at your own pace.
Assessment
7.1Assessment system and weighting
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, practical exercises in each module and a final project reviewed by the tutor.
7.2Requirements to pass
- Complete every module, by attending the live sessions or watching the recordings.
- Hand in the module exercises.
- Have your final project approved by your tutor.
Teaching team
8.1Academic direction
At Fungaris, the One Health school coordinates the content and quality of this programme. The academic director of each intake is named in the intake guide.
8.2Faculty
Taught by professionals who work in the field. The tutor for each intake is confirmed before the start.
Meet our faculty →Certificate
9.1Certificate awarded
Diploma Certificate
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognises them depends on that organisation and on local rules in each country.
9.2Issuing body / recognition
Issued by Fungaris (operated by Nexora Generation, S.L.) as a digital certificate. It is a Fungaris certificate of its own: it is not an official university degree and does not award ECTS credits.
About our certificates →Admission and enrolment
10.1Admission process (steps)
- Send your request through the form or write to admissions.
- Admissions reviews your profile and confirms the start date, the session schedule and the fee.
- You secure your place with full payment or a 40% reservation.
- You receive your campus access and welcome guide before the first session.
10.2Documents required
- A valid identity document.
- Contact and billing details (personal or company).
- A short CV or a description of your experience in the field.
10.3Deadlines
Enrolment for the intake starting on 11 January 2027 is open until 4 January 2027, or until the group is full (maximum 20 students).
10.4Fee and payment options
Fee: £1,120
- Full payment before the start: £896 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation (£448) and 6 monthly instalments of £112.
10.5Grants, discounts and funding
Discounts: 10% for Fungaris alumni and 15% for groups of three or more people from the same organisation. Discounts cannot be combined with each other or with the full-payment reduction.
Your employer can pay for the programme and receive the invoice in the company name. Whether a public or employer training budget can cover the fee depends on your country, so check with them.
10.6Cancellation policy
The conditions for cancelling, withdrawing or moving to a later intake are explained in our cancellation policy and in your enrolment confirmation. Nothing there limits your rights under the consumer law that applies to you.
Cancellation and refunds →Additional information
11.1Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to study Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health?
Some experience in buildings, housing or environmental health is expected; an introductory course on indoor moulds is helpful.
How is Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health taught?
Live online, in 8 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions, practical exercises in each module and a final project reviewed by the tutor.
What is the final project?
A complete damp and mould investigation case, from moisture assessment to remediation plan and occupant communication.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Diploma Certificate. Fungaris certificates are the institute's own. Whether an employer, school or authority recognises them depends on that organisation and on local rules in each country.
What can I study after Diploma in Indoor Environments, Moulds and Health?
The natural next step is Master in Medical and Veterinary Mycology.
11.2Alumni testimonials
We only publish verified testimonials from real students. This programme does not have any published yet; they will appear here once its first intakes finish.
11.3Admissions contact
Write to info@fungaris.institute or use the contact form. Admissions answers in your language.
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Pay in full with a 20% reduction, or reserve your place with 40% and pay the rest in monthly instalments. All prices are stated in pounds sterling (GBP).