Institute of Revenues Rating & Valuation

The Institute of Revenues, Rating & Valuation is a professional body that supports the development of practitioners working in revenues, benefits and valuation, with a growing focus on structured apprenticeship training. The Institute states that it offers apprenticeships alongside a broad range of professional learning services, including conferences, consultancy, professional meetings, and a suite of training and upskilling sessions tailored to the revenues, rating and valuation sectors. It is a nationally approved awarding body for vocational and examination-based qualifications, with over 300 students sitting its examinations and vocational assessments each year. Through its new online learning platform, the Institute delivers specialised training programmes in Housing Benefits and Council Tax Benefits (including Universal Credit), Business Rates and Council Tax, aimed at helping individuals and organisations enhance their knowledge and skills in these areas. Its wider training and development offer is complemented by publications, forums and events that keep practitioners informed of current issues and support continuous professional development in the field.(irrv.net)