Zero to Cleaning Business
Launch and grow a professional cleaning business from scratch. Ten modules covering pricing, marketing, insurance, equipment and day-to-day operations.
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Business & Pricing
2 coursesBuild a business that works, from your first quote to a stronger pricing strategy.
Pricing & Quoting for Cleaning Professionals
Price your cleaning services with confidence. Covers domestic, carpet, upholstery and commercial pricing, quoting, handling objections and building a pricing strategy.
View courseCarpet, Upholstery & Stains
5 coursesDevelop your cleaning method, then progress into advanced diagnosis and treatment.
Online UK Carpet Cleaning Training Course
Ten modules covering fibre science, cleaning chemistry, equipment, the eight-step cleaning process, stain removal and pricing. Built on 35 years of real-world experience.
View courseAdvanced Carpet Cleaning Professional Masterclass
For carpet cleaning professionals with at least 12 months of active field experience. Covers fibre chemistry, contamination, dye stability, moisture management, specialist substrates and complex on-site decisions.
View courseOnline UK Upholstery Cleaning Training Course
Professional upholstery cleaning covering fabric identification, cleaning methods, chemical selection, equipment and the step-by-step cleaning process.
View courseOnline Basic Stain Removal Course
A foundation in stain types, the science of stain removal and selecting products and techniques to tackle stains safely.
View courseAdvanced Carpet & Upholstery Stain Removal
Explore oxidisers, reducers, enzyme science, dye systems, fibre identification and treatment protocols for over 40 stain types.
View courseDomestic & Commercial Cleaning
5 coursesPractical methods for rental properties, offices, ovens, washrooms and hard floors.
End of Tenancy Cleaning — Professional Certificate
Sixteen modules covering end-of-tenancy cleaning, chemical safety, letting-agent expectations, quoting and running an EOT business. Includes 22 professional downloads and a client job completion certificate generator.
View courseProfessional Oven Cleaning
Covers oven types, chemical selection, non-caustic techniques, dip tanks, glass and delicate surfaces, AGA and Rayburn cleaning, commercial kitchens and running an oven cleaning business.
View courseHard Floor Cleaning & Maintenance
Twelve modules covering natural stone, resilient floors, wood, ceramic, porcelain, terrazzo, resin and polished concrete.
View courseProfessional Commercial & Office Cleaning — Complete Operations
Twenty modules covering site surveys, specifications, equipment, occupied-site cleaning, multi-floor teams, quality inspection and contract operations. Includes a 14-document professional download hub.
View courseProfessional Washroom Deep Cleaning
A practical washroom deep-cleaning method covering assessment, preparation, chemical selection, toilets, urinals, basins, touchpoints, floors, grout, disinfection, inspection and maintenance planning.
View courseSafety & Professional Practice
4 coursesUnderstand the risks, plan your work and recognise the limits of your role.
COSHH & Chemical Safety for Cleaners
Training covering COSHH, risk assessment, safe chemical handling, safety data sheets and PPE, written for UK cleaning professionals.
View courseManual Handling for Cleaners
Manual handling awareness covering TILE risk assessment, safe techniques, real-world cleaning scenarios and reporting responsibilities.
View courseHow to Write a Cleaning Risk Assessment
Learn to identify hazards, rate risks and write effective control measures using the hierarchy of controls. Includes a downloadable template.
View courseAsbestos Awareness for Cleaning Professionals
Awareness training covering asbestos in older buildings, where suspect materials may be found, the legal framework, emergency procedures and recognising when to stop work. Not asbestos-removal training.
View courseFocused Skills
5 coursesTargeted courses for specific problems and decisions cleaners face on real jobs.
Pet Hair & Odour in End-of-Tenancy Cleans
Find and remove pet hair from floors, edges, carpets and furnishings, investigate odour at its source, and check and hand over the finished job.
View courseLone Working & Personal Safety for Cleaners
Assess jobs, check properties, arrange check-ins, manage keys and exits, respond when you feel unsafe and report concerns. Six modules and a scenario-based assessment.
View courseFound Needles & Sharps: What Cleaners Must Do
Learn to stop affected work, protect access, report discoveries, arrange qualified handover and respond to injury or exposure. Six modules and a scenario-based assessment. Not sharps-collection training.
View courseSlips, Trips & Wet-Floor Control for Cleaners
Practical training on pre-work checks, safe wet-work areas, cleaning methods that reduce slip risk, equipment trip hazards and responding when someone falls.
View courseNicotine, Smoke Film & Yellowing Removal
Six modules covering tobacco residue assessment, surface testing, controlled cleaning, permanent yellowing, odour limitations and client handover. Includes a scenario-based assessment.
View courseSpecialist Cleaning & Restoration
5 coursesExplore demanding contamination and restoration work, including assessment and handover.
Flea Treatment & Indoor Pesticide Application
Training covering the flea life cycle, chemical safety, PPE, application equipment and client documentation for indoor flea-treatment work.
View courseFlood & Water Damage Restoration
Eighteen modules covering water categories, drying science, structural drying, mould remediation, insurance documentation and scope writing, across Foundation, Practitioner and Advanced tiers.
View courseMould & Damp Remediation
Covers mould biology, types of damp, site assessment, health effects, PPE, chemical selection, surface-specific treatment, structural drying, verification and business practice.
View courseFire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Training covering damage assessment, smoke residues, PPE, cleaning methods, odour neutralisation, structural drying and waste management.
View courseTrauma & Biohazard Scene Cleaning
Training covering biohazard science, PPE, decontamination, waste management, odour neutralisation and business development.
View courseExterior Cleaning & Bird Control
4 coursesTraining for outdoor cleaning work and specialist bird-control contractors.
Professional Pressure Washing — Beginner Certificate Course
Foundational training covering equipment, surface identification, chemical use, water supply, site safety, environmental considerations and running a pressure washing business.
View courseBird Fouling & Guano Removal
Specialist training covering biological hazards, PPE, chemical risk assessment, removal methods, biocidal treatment, waste disposal and pricing.
View courseBird Fouling on Solar Panels & Roof Equipment
Twelve modules for experienced bird-fouling cleaners covering rooftop enquiries, safe scope, containment, compatible methods and handover. Builds on the original guano-removal course or equivalent training and experience.
View courseBird Proofing & Prevention
Sixteen modules for experienced contractors covering surveys, bird behaviour, system selection, spikes, wire, netting, mesh, installation checks and handover. Includes an assessment and A4 field manual.
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In development
More practical training on the way.
These courses are being developed and are not yet available to enrol in.
Drain & Gutter Cleaning
Planned training on inspection, blockage identification, clearing methods, equipment, site safety and professional handover.
In developmentColour Coding in Cleaning
Planned training on colour coding, preventing cross-contamination and putting a clear cleaning policy into everyday use.
In developmentWorking at Height for Cleaners
Planned training on assessing high-level work, equipment selection, ladders and steps, and recognising when specialist support is needed.
In development
Why CCMTec® Academy
Training that stays close to the job.
Practical learning for independent cleaners, cleaning teams and professionals developing specialist services.
Grounded in experience
Cleaning methods, on-site decisions and business topics shaped by years of working in the trade.
Fit learning around work
Study online on your phone, tablet or laptop, at a pace that fits around your jobs and other commitments.
Keep a record of learning
Completion certificates support your continuing professional development. They are not regulated qualifications or independent verification of practical competence.
Your instructor
Learn from a working professional.
Mick Bullous
Founder, CCMTec® LTD · 35 years in the trade
Mick's experience spans professional carpet and upholstery cleaning, stain removal, hard floors and specialist restoration. The Academy brings that experience into structured, practical training for cleaners who want to understand their work and make better decisions on site.
35 years
In professional cleaning, with real jobs and real business experience behind the training.
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Training information: CCMTec® Academy courses are provided for educational and professional development purposes. Completion certificates are not regulated qualifications, and the Academy is not CPD-accredited. Online learning does not replace hands-on training, supervision or any permissions required for the work. Always follow current UK requirements, relevant HSE guidance and manufacturer instructions.