Digital technologies are rapidly transforming the way conformity assessment is delivered. From secure data exchange to certificate validation, these tools are already reshaping how organisations demonstrate trust and assurance.
This free eLearning series provides short, accessible introductions to some of the most relevant digital technologies for the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector. Whether you are new to these topics or looking to deepen your understanding, the series offers clear explanations and practical examples tailored to the needs of conformity assessment professionals, including:
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Blockchain – distributed ledgers and their applications in assurance.
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Digital Seals – secure authentication of certificates and documents.
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Verifiable Credentials – portable, trusted digital proofs of qualification or accreditation.
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QR Codes – practical applications for certificate verification and product tracking.
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Digital Identifiers – unique identifiers for organisations, services, and products within digital systems.
Who is this course for?
• Staff at accredited CABs, especially SMEs
• Technical assessors and scheme owners
• Professionals seeking to understand the digitalisation landscape in conformity assessment
Online
Digitalisation Technologies eLearning Series
£0 exc VAT Online
By the end of this course, learners will:
• The fundamentals of each technology and how it works
• Real-world use cases in conformity assessment (e.g., certificate validation, secure data sharing, digital product passports)
• Benefits and limitations, including security, interoperability, and environmental considerations
• How these tools align with UKAS and international digitalisation initiatives
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Blockchain – distributed ledgers and their applications in assurance.
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Digital Seals – secure authentication of certificates and documents.
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Verifiable Credentials – portable, trusted digital proofs of qualification or accreditation.
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QR Codes – practical applications for certificate verification and product tracking.
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Digital Identifiers – unique identifiers for organisations, services, and products within digital systems.
This course is expected to take approximately one and a half hours to complete.
Can I access the eLearning modules once I have completed them?
- eLearning modules are available to the user for 12 months from the date of enrolment, and can be accessed any time within this period.