Indoor Moulds and Building Health
How damp buildings support mould growth, what it means for occupant health, and how to inspect, sample and prevent problems.
Programme identification
- 1.1Programme name
- Indoor Moulds and Building Health
- 1.2Type of qualification
- Course
- 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)
- 3 months (12 weeks) · 72 hours in total · 6 modules of 12 hours · 12 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 2 April 2027. Enrolment closes on 4 January 2027. Following intake: 8 March 2027. How intakes work →
Overview
2.1Programme description
Indoor Moulds and Building Health explains why damp buildings support mould growth and what this means for the people who live and work in them. Students begin with the relationship between moisture, building materials and fungal colonisation, then learn to recognise the mould genera most often found indoors. The course reviews the evidence on health effects of damp indoor environments, before moving into practical work: inspection techniques, sampling options, interpreting results and writing clear reports. It closes with the principles of remediation and long-term prevention.
Housing quality and indoor air are receiving growing attention from regulators, landlords and occupants, and professionals need methods that are sound and proportionate. This course suits building surveyors, environmental health practitioners and housing officers. The tutor is selected for working experience with indoor environments. For the final project, students produce an inspection report for a real or case-study property, including moisture assessment, sampling rationale, interpretation and remediation recommendations.
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 surveying and consultancy, remediation contractors.
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:
How damp buildings support mould growth, what it means for occupant health, and how to inspect, sample and prevent problems.
3.2Specific objectives
- Build the foundations: Moisture, materials and mould growth; Common indoor mould genera.
- Put them into practice: Health effects of damp indoor environments; Inspection and sampling methods.
- Apply everything to a real case: Interpreting results and reporting; Remediation principles and prevention.
- Complete a final project reviewed by your tutor.
3.3Competences you will gain
- Relate building moisture sources to the risk of mould growth.
- Recognise common indoor mould genera and what they indicate.
- Plan a proportionate inspection and sampling strategy.
- Interpret indoor mould results against outdoor and reference data.
- Recommend remediation and prevention measures in a clear report.
Student profile
4.1Who it is for (entry profile)
Building surveyors, environmental health and housing officers.
4.2Entry requirements
No prior mycology knowledge is required; experience in buildings, housing or environmental health is useful.
4.3Career paths (exit profile)
- Building surveyor specialising in damp and mould
- Environmental health practitioner in housing
- Housing officer for a social landlord
- Indoor air quality consultant
- Remediation project supervisor
Outcomes depend on your experience and on your local market.
Study plan
5.1Overall structure (modules and workload)
| Module | Title | Phase | Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Moisture, materials and mould growth | Foundations | 3 | 12 |
| 02 | Common indoor mould genera | Foundations | 3 | 12 |
| 03 | Health effects of damp indoor environments | Practice | 3 | 12 |
| 04 | Inspection and sampling methods | Practice | 3 | 12 |
| 05 | Interpreting results and reporting | Application & project | 3 | 12 |
| 06 | Remediation principles and prevention | Application & project | 3 | 12 |
| Total | 72 |
6 modules × 12 hours = 72 hours: 24 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.
- Water activity and material susceptibility
- Condensation, leaks and rising damp
- Timelines of mould colonisation
- Penicillium and Aspergillus indoors
- Cladosporium and Stachybotrys
- Indicators of chronic dampness
- Respiratory effects of damp homes
- Allergy and sensitisation
- Communicating evidence carefully
- Visual inspection and moisture mapping
- Air sampling options
- Surface and material sampling
- Indoor-outdoor comparisons
- Limits of numerical guidelines
- Writing a clear report
- Removing contaminated materials
- Containment during remediation
- Moisture control and prevention
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 indoor mould inspection report for a real or case-study property with remediation recommendations.
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 6 hours a week for 12 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 and practical exercises based on case properties. The final inspection report is 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
Course Certificate
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Course 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).
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: £340
- Full payment before the start: £272 (20% reduction).
- 40% reservation (£136) and 3 monthly instalments of £68.
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 Indoor Moulds and Building Health?
No prior mycology knowledge is required; experience in buildings, housing or environmental health is useful.
How is Indoor Moulds and Building Health taught?
Live online, in 6 modules with a working professional, a small group and a final project.
How am I assessed?
Progress is assessed through participation in live sessions and practical exercises based on case properties. The final inspection report is reviewed by the tutor.
What is the final project?
A complete indoor mould inspection report for a real or case-study property with remediation recommendations.
What certificate do I get?
On completing the programme and its project, Fungaris issues a Course 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 Indoor Moulds and Building Health?
The natural next step is Diploma in Medical Mycology Foundations.
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.
Keep branching.
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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).