Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners course

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This interactive, expert-led three-day course will equip learners with the knowledge and confidence to create Measurement Uncertainty budgets that conform to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 to ensure reported results are traceable.

This in-depth course is designed to deepen understanding of the principles and practical applications of Measurement Uncertainty (MU) in a laboratory setting.

Please ensure you read the minimum requirements and ensure you have the prior knowledge required for this course before booking to attend.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals already managing and/or applying uncertainty within their organisations who require greater awareness of measurement uncertainties and calculation of uncertainty budgets in a practical setting. This could include:

  • Technical managers who manage and evaluate uncertainty
  • Technical team members who are part of the evaluation and estimation process
  • Practitioners of uncertainty budgets looking to develop their skills and understanding
  • UKAS also offers an introductory course designed for individuals requiring a fundamental understanding of the principles and concepts of MU. See ‘Introduction to Measurement Uncertainty’.
25-27 Feb 2025

Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

£1560 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available

25-27 Mar 2025

Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

£1560 exc VAT Classroom Places Available

15-17 Apr 2025

Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

£1560 exc VAT Classroom Places Available

16-18 Jun 2025

Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

£1560 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available

12-14 Aug 2025

Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

£1560 exc VAT Classroom Places Available

14-16 Oct 2025

Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

£1560 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available

9-11 Dec 2025

Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

£1560 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available

10-12 Feb 2026

Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

£1560 exc VAT Classroom Places Available

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Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners

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By the end of this course, learners will have:

  • A wider consideration of sources that contribute to uncertainty
  • A greater understanding of the evaluation and application of MU
  • The knowledge and skills to organise uncertainty budgets and present an uncertainty estimate in reports and certificates

Learners who complete this training will be able to attend our free post-course drop-in sessions to support their learning. The hour-long virtual sessions run monthly and can be attended as many times as required to ask our training team any post-course questions.

  • Traceability, Equations & Metrological terms
  • Probability Distributions & Statistical Calculations, Central Limit Theorem
  • Sources of Uncertainty Including Human Factors
  • Evaluation of Uncertainty Budgets, Reporting Results
  • Correlated Quantities, Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Decisions and Conformity with Specifications

This course requires learners to have an understanding of the basic mathematics used in uncertainty budgets, such as the calculation of mean values, squares, square roots and standard deviation.

Learners will also be expected to use Excel (or equivalent) spreadsheets to complete exercises during the course. There will be brief reminders to refresh the delegate’s knowledge of these principles and how to apply them in Excel, but it is expected that attendees for this course have prior knowledge of these key principles.

UKAS Academy virtual courses are usually delivered via the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our ‘minimum requirements‘ document.

Learners will be required to complete a pre-course exercise before attending and are asked to set aside approximately two hours for this activity.

By the end of this course, learners will have:

  • A wider consideration of sources that contribute to uncertainty
  • A greater understanding of the evaluation and application of MU
  • The knowledge and skills to organise uncertainty budgets and present an uncertainty estimate in reports and certificates

Learners who complete this training will be able to attend our free post-course drop-in sessions to support their learning. The hour-long virtual sessions run monthly and can be attended as many times as required to ask our training team any post-course questions.

  • Traceability, Equations & Metrological terms
  • Probability Distributions & Statistical Calculations, Central Limit Theorem
  • Sources of Uncertainty Including Human Factors
  • Evaluation of Uncertainty Budgets, Reporting Results
  • Correlated Quantities, Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Decisions and Conformity with Specifications

This course requires learners to have an understanding of the basic mathematics used in uncertainty budgets, such as the calculation of mean values, squares, square roots and standard deviation.

Learners will also be expected to use Excel (or equivalent) spreadsheets to complete exercises during the course. There will be brief reminders to refresh the delegate’s knowledge of these principles and how to apply them in Excel, but it is expected that attendees for this course have prior knowledge of these key principles.

UKAS Academy virtual courses are usually delivered via the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our ‘minimum requirements‘ document.

Learners will be required to complete a pre-course exercise before attending and are asked to set aside approximately two hours for this activity.

Benefits

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Train with experienced assessors leading your course

All academy trainers are practicing UKAS Assessment Managers with a wealth of experience in conformity assessment and uncertainty

Gain access to post-course support clinics

All learners get free access to our monthly virtual post-course clinics, where they can discuss any challenges or technical concepts with our trainers every month for a year after their course

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Attend at premier venues

Our face-to-face training takes place in specialist venues designed to provide the perfect learning environment

Thinking about attending this course? See what our learners have to say about their experience.

Anyone trainer who can explain maths last seen 40 years ago and make it understandable has to be excellent!

Paul Druce - Learner

The trainer was amazing at delivering the content and provided the perfect amount of time to go back through content to understand everything well. I also loved the exercises which made uncertainty budget seem like 2nd nature by the last exercise!

Jessica Spindler - Learner

The documentation given and the course material was very good and is comprehensive enough to be used as an ongoing reference guide. Both instructors were good but John in particular was excellent. His knowledge and expertise in this area were evidence and he was very good at bringing a fairly complicated subject to a manageable level without compromising on the quality of the course.

Martin Davies - Learner

Very happy with the course, especially the pacing and balance of presentation / interaction / breaks which made it much easier to maintain focus throughout a potentially quite daunting subject matter.

Anonymous - Learner

The trainer was very approachable to ask any questions with excellent subject knowledge and experience to relate an answer, this aided my learning experience in the activity.

Gary John - Learner

The pre course work was perfectly suitable as an intro into the content of the course. The course content itself contained everything I needed to get from the course. Both trainers were very knowledgeable and this was evident throughout.

Matthew Bartlett - Learner

FAQs

Once you have successfully completed the Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners course, you will receive a certificate of attendance as well as a digital badge which can be shared on social media to showcase your new skills to your network.

Successful completion of the Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners course will require your completion of the pre-course work and your full attendance and active participation in the trainer-led session. Activities to check learners’ understanding will often be scheduled after key topics during the trainer-led session, but there is no final exam.

We recommend a minimum of four delegates for the in-company Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners course. Some courses can have up to twenty participants. Please contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or call us on +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss your in-house virtual or on-site course requirements.

  • Courses are developed by UKAS, the UK’s sole national accreditation body with over 25 years’ experience in assessing to the standards.
  • Dedicated training advisors to help find the best course or training programme for you.
  • Trainers who are practicing Assessment Managers or Technical Assessors for UKAS, specialising in the standard they teach.
  • Complimentary post-course clinic support for 12 months after course completion, with monthly access to UKAS trainers to address any challenges faced after the course.
  • Leading virtual platform facilitating interaction throughout, including group exercises, quizzes and role play.
  • In-company courses for multiple delegates, with options for either virtual or on-site delivery.
  • eLearning modules for those looking for bitesize learning.
  • UKAS Academy certificate and digital badge to share on your socials and add to individual training records for increased confidence in your competency.

Please contact our training advisors at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss the current availability of each course.

  • The trainer-led Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners course can be booked at £1560.00 + VAT per delegate with a purchase order number, and will be invoiced as soon as the booking is processed. The invoice can be cleared by BACS or card payment over the phone. The invoice value must be paid by the course start date.
  • eLearning modules can be purchased online with a credit or debit card. If you are spending over £250 in a single transaction please contact our training team for additional payment options.

The Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners course price includes access to our post-course clinics, which are run virtually every month and are open to all delegates for a 12-month period after attending qualifying UKAS Academy training.

The minimum requirements of the Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners course are:

  • An understanding of the basic mathematics used in uncertainty budgets, such as the calculation of mean values, squares, square roots and standard deviation.
  • Access to Excel (or equivalent) spreadsheets to complete exercises during the course.
  • Virtual courses will require the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our minimum requirements.

The virtual Measurement Uncertainty for Practitioners course is delivered using Adobe Connect. Links to download this free application, alongside the minimum requirements for virtual courses, can be found here. Our virtual courses are highly interactive and include group exercises, discussions and regular delegate participation throughout.
We strongly suggest you check you are able to download and test the Adobe Connect application prior to booking your virtual course. If you have any issues with the download or test, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].

Meet the trainers

All UKAS trainers are dedicated professionals with years of practical experience in their specialist areas. Many UKAS trainers have previously worked as Assessment Managers, giving delegates the benefit of their wealth of knowledge.

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