As part of our continued commitment to evolve and expand the UKAS Academy, we are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new range of online learning packages: Accreditation Essentials. These new eLearning offerings are a tangible outcome of our commitment to equipping all learners with high-quality, accessible tools – wherever they are on their accreditation journey.
Accreditation Essentials has been designed to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189. These packages serve as the perfect learning companion for those preparing to take part in our more in-depth classroom or virtual courses, or as a standalone primer for those beginning their journey towards accreditation.
These online courses provide a powerful way for learners to connect with the principles, practices and purpose of accreditation in a flexible and accessible format. Whether you are new to accreditation or looking to refine and deepen your existing knowledge, these packages will support you on your learning journey.
Each Accreditation Essentials course offers 12 months of access to a structured suite of self-paced online content, allowing learners to fit training around their schedules. Affordability was a key consideration in the development of these resources, ensuring that expert-led training is within reach for individuals and organisations of all sizes. Developed by UKAS experts, these learning tools have been designed to complement our accredited training programme and reflect our belief that high-quality, accessible learning is essential to supporting all learners on their path to accreditation.
Accreditation Essentials courses – available now
Accreditation Essentials: ISO/IEC 17025 – Level 1
Ideal for those new to accreditation, covering foundational topics such as Metrological Traceability, Measurement Uncertainty and Validity of Results.
Accreditation Essentials: ISO 15189 – Level 1
Tailored for medical laboratory professionals, this course supports best practice in areas including Quality Assurance, Validation, and Verification methods.
These eLearning courses are not intended to replace our full training, but they do serve as a valuable tool in your preparation – enhancing understanding and building confidence for individuals at every stage of the accreditation process. Quality Managers, or those responsible for ongoing learning within their organisation, may also benefit from these foundational courses as they plan structured learning and development opportunities for their teams.
Supporting every learner
UKAS is proud to celebrate 30 years of building confidence through accreditation, and the launch of Accreditation Essentials is another step in making accreditation knowledge more accessible and inclusive. These courses are ideal for professionals, training managers, and those responsible for developing quality systems in testing and medical laboratories.
Michelle Tindale, Head of Commercial Training at the UKAS Academy, explains:
“Accreditation Essentials was developed in direct response to the growing need for flexible, affordable, and targeted learning options. These courses provide a high-quality starting point for anyone embarking on their accreditation journey and are equally valuable as refresher training for more experienced professionals. We’re proud to offer resources that support learning at every level and help individuals and organisations grow in confidence and capability.”
By providing expert-led learning tools that are flexible, relevant and easy to access, we aim to empower more individuals to connect with accreditation and contribute to a world built on quality and competence.
Enrol today
Accreditation Essentials eLearning pathways for ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 are now available. Whether you’re beginning your accreditation journey or supporting learning across your team, these foundational courses are the ideal place to start.