Training in international standardization

Services offered by the ISO Central Secretariat (2008 – 2009)

ISO Central Secretariat (ISO/CS) organizes structured training activities for ISO members and professionals carrying out specific standards development activities.

The training activities focus on the transfer of knowledge and refinement of skills needed to meet the requirements associated with the development, production and dissemination of international standards.

ISO organizes both classroom and distance learning courses on the tools and services supporting the standards development process, as well as courses which are designed to assist ISO member bodies with managing their involvement in international standardization.

All these courses are designed for a specific audience.

Some of the courses are aimed at providing key professionals with the opportunity of acquiring or refreshing the knowledge needed to manage ISO committee work. These include both experienced or newly appointed secretaries and Chairs of ISO committees, working group (WG) convenors, as well as committee members.

Other courses are designed specifically for the staff of ISO members in order to help them to carry out their roles i.e. communication or marketing staff, staff from departments for international relations, or technical directors.

Courses are provided by staff from both the ISO/CS and from the ISO members themselves. Many of the courses provided are designed and operated by the same persons responsible for operating related activities and services at ISO/CS.

ISO/CS training services for ISO members include:

a) a set of regular courses covering the most requested topics, and

b) customized and on-site training to support specific requirements and particular needs of ISO members.