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51ºÚÁÏ Professional Training


51ºÚÁÏ's wide range of Professional Training courses are intended to sit alongside and complement our qualification-based training.

Our courses are chiefly designed to keep Local Authority professionals up-to-date with legislative changes, equip them with the knowledge and skills to work effectively with business, and build their consumer confidence. Many courses are also open to non-trading standards professionals - and some are free.


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Browse our Professional Training Courses :


IP in the Food Chain: Keeping Fakes Off the Table

IP in the Food Chain: Keeping Fakes Off the Table

51ºÚÁÏ have partnered with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), to deliver this half-day webinar, available to local authority practitioners at no charge.

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NEW - 51ºÚÁÏ Professional Competency in Food

NEW - 51ºÚÁÏ Professional Competency in Food

This competency is designed as a stand-alone qualification, providing all the necessary knowledge and skills needed, to carry out Food duties. It is suitable for candidates new to this subject area, although recommended that a person will have some prior experience within Trading Standards

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51ºÚÁÏ Professional Competency in Product Safety

51ºÚÁÏ Professional Competency in Product Safety

This 51ºÚÁÏ Product Safety competency will provide you with the knowledge and key understanding of the application of Product Safety law, enforced by regulatory bodies across the UK.

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NEW - 51ºÚÁÏ Professional Competency in Tobacco, Nicotine and Vaping Regulations

NEW - 51ºÚÁÏ Professional Competency in Tobacco, Nicotine and Vaping Regulations

This professional qualification has been developed by 51ºÚÁÏs experts to equip professionals responsible for enforcement of tobacco, nicotine and vaping regulations with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake this role.

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NEW - 51ºÚÁÏ Professional Competency in Feed

NEW - 51ºÚÁÏ Professional Competency in Feed

This 51ºÚÁÏ Feed competency will provide you with the knowledge and key understanding of the application of feed law, enforced by regulatory bodies across the UK.

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Professional Competency in Intellectual Property (IP)

Professional Competency in Intellectual Property (IP)

51ºÚÁÏ’s Intellectual Property experts have developed a professional competency that is accepted under the new legislation and is suitable for those working in the Intellectual Property area.

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51ºÚÁÏ Animal Health and Welfare Professional Qualification

51ºÚÁÏ Animal Health and Welfare Professional Qualification

51ºÚÁÏ’s Animal Health and Welfare experts have developed a professional qualification that is accepted under the new legislation and is suitable for those working in the Animal Health and Welfare area.

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Investigation Training

Investigation Training

Conducting an investigation is a serious and complex process that can have significant repercussions for all parties if not done properly. This training looks at the investigative process and understanding the value of intelligence.

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Consumer Friend Academy

Consumer Friend Academy

Train to be a Certified Consumer Vulnerability Champion! Be at the forefront of consumer advocacy with a new 12-week training programme by Consumer Friend Academy. Ideal for those working in customer-facing roles across different sectors, learn how to identify, understand and respond to consumer vulnerability with empathy, clarity and inclusive service.

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Legal Metrology and Product Safety Training Programme

This programme for building LA capability, with Product Safety and Legal Metrology training, is funded by the Office for Product Safety and Standards and is offered free-of-charge to all local authority practitioners throughout the UK.

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Contract Law Basics for Business

Contract Law Basics for Business

Understanding contract law and why it is important for your business.

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Aspiring Leaders Programme

Aspiring Leaders Programme

Designed specifically for those working in a local authority setting, this online programme will focus on self-development, improving skills and equipping aspiring leaders with the tools and confidence to lead their teams and help them learn how to influence and inspire others.

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Regulatory Leaders Programme

Regulatory Leaders Programme

Professional development is an intrinsic factor for organisations in operating smarter and more efficiently. By helping employees master the skills they need to progress, you can shape the development of your future leaders.

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Business Certificate of Competence in Product Safety (BCCPS)

Business Certificate of Competence in Product Safety (BCCPS)

Do you work in the consumer product industry? Are you responsible for designing, manufacturing, distributing, or part of the supply chain for consumer products?  Then this course is for you

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UK Weighing Federation Training: Theory and Practical Training in Weights and Measures Inspection

UK Weighing Federation Training Day

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED! Theory and Practical Training in Weights and Measures Inspection.

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EU Exit e-learning portal

EU Exit e-learning portal

The EU Exit portal is a key resource in keeping trading standards professionals up to date with of all the significant developments affecting UK consumer law.

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51ºÚÁÏ Qualification Framework (QF)

51ºÚÁÏ Qualification Framework (QF)

51ºÚÁÏ's Professional Qualification Framework offers the full range of training and development, from entry level right up to the coveted and respected charted trading standards practitioner status (CTSP).

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