Training • 2 mins read
As workloads increase and resources are stretched, there can be a temptation to view training as a short-term or transactional activity. Experience across the quality sector consistently shows that the most effective organisations take a more strategic view of learning.
Learning that is treated as an investment in capability — rather than a compliance exercise — delivers longer-term benefits. It supports consistent interpretation of requirements, strengthens professional judgement, and helps individuals respond confidently to new or complex situations.
A blended approach to learning can be particularly effective, combining face-to-face interaction, virtual classrooms and structured eLearning. This creates opportunities for reflection, discussion and shared understanding, while also allowing flexibility around operational demands.
Taking this approach requires time and intent. It involves stepping back to consider where deeper understanding would add the most value, how learning can better support day-to-day decision-making, and how capability can be strengthened across roles and teams. For many organisations and individuals, this means moving away from isolated training events towards more deliberate development pathways.
UKAS Academy contributes to this capability-building approach by supporting professionals across the quality community with learning that reflects how standards and accreditation operate in practice. By engaging with development that focuses on real-world application and shared understanding, individuals and organisations can make more informed choices about how they build and sustain capability as the quality landscape continues to evolve.
As you plan ongoing professional development, consider where learning could move beyond compliance and better support real-world decision-making. Engaging with development that reflects how standards and accreditation operate in practice can help strengthen capability over the long term.
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