BIGGA vs IQ Connect

The BIGGA App brings greenkeeper education and training into the palm of your hands. Whether you’re a member of Europe’s leading professional association for golf greenkeepers or you’re interested in finding out more about what we can do for your career, the app is your one-stop-shop for everything you need. The BIGGA App has been specially-designed to give you fast access to all of the career-development opportunities available to BIGGA members, including CPD and Continue to Learn. BIGGA members form a community of 6,000 golf greenkeepers and turf professionals who have access to practical help whenever it’s needed. Members benefit from a range of comprehensive services and products that will enable you to develop as a greenkeeper and a leader, helping you to make an impact on your organisation: There’s also a dedicated HR hotline, a legal helpline and the Greenkeepers Benevolent Fund, meaning the association is here for you when times get tough. Other benefits of BIGGA membership include: • Stay Inspired and Stay Motivated: through BIGGA and the people you meet. • Continue to develop and learn throughout your career: members are automatically registered onto the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. • L & D funding: get financial help to study: through various schemes and funds. • Improve your confidence, capability and competence as a leader: take advantage of initiatives focusing on personal and professional development. • Network, learn and socialise: visit the annual BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) and Continue to Learn, (discounted prices for members). • Knowledge is power, stay updated: Keep up with the latest industry news and membership initiatives with regular visits to the BIGGA App. Whether it’s opportunities which can help raise your confidence and skills, a chance to network with the best in the industry, volunteer opportunities to work on large events to prepare courses for leading tournaments or informative resources to help you keep up to date with the latest news in the industry, the BIGGA App is better when you log in as a member.

IQ Connect is a resource for anyone working in the mineral products and extractives industries. If you have an operational or leadership role, easily access guidance on a range of topics directly from your mobile. This is a global service providing industry leading learning materials. This app brings together industry recognised standards, principles and processes in a digestible format. It provides information on all the stages within the extraction and processing of mineral products. In addition, it also contains the IQ Skills Wheel – the tool used by IQ members to build their all-round knowledge and professionalism. The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has been supporting people working in the mineral products and extractive industries for more than 100 years. We are the only professional body with the history, knowledge and international experience to advise both individuals and organisations about the skills, training and personal development needs required to build successful careers within this industry.