Powering Futures:
STEM Skills for
Tomorrow’s Industry

A leading Awarding Organisation for science, manufacturing, engineering and low carbon industries

At SIAS, we exist to drive bold, meaningful change.

We believe in breaking away from outdated traditions to create a world where skills and innovation move at the speed of industry. As a forward-thinking Awarding Organisation, we’re not just preparing learners for the future – we’re shaping it.

Our purpose is to power the next generation of STEM talent to lead the way in future technologies, sustainable solutions, and the industrial transition. Partnering with employers and training providers, we focus on what really matters – unlocking potential, sparking progress, and delivering impact that lasts.

SIAS isn’t just an Awarding Organisation – we’re a movement. A commitment to progress. A promise to inspire. Together, let’s shape the future of skills. Together we are #AlwaysMovingForward

About Us

Why choose SIAS

We drive hard to deliver positive change, jailbreaking the traditional Awarding Organisation approach, and setting ourselves apart from the rest. Whether that’s through being non-transactional and values driven, to believing support should begin at the start of the learner journey, or in being passionate about delighting our customers through always creating value and the ultimate experience. We know we are different… and that’s a good thing!

Four things that set us apart

Our Future Focus

Always Moving Forward.

  • SIAS stands as a modern, forward-thinking Awarding Organisation uniquely positioned to disrupt traditional models and redefine excellence in skills recognition.
  • Our ethos is rooted in innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of industry trends and prepare learners for a dynamic, future-focused skills landscape.

Our Partnerships

Our Customers and are at the heart of everything we do

    • We invest completely in our customer and stakeholder relationships, aligning with your opportunities and challenges to create optimum positive impacts for both your organisation and your learners.
    • Our profound understanding of your needs ensures that our Awarding products and services always align with industry and market requirements.
    • This collaborative approach helps us deliver real value, making SIAS a genuine trusted partner!

Our Model

End-to-end support enabling learners to reach their full potential.

    • From registration through to assessment and certification, our unique customer service and operational support model, across the whole learner journey, ensures consistent and comprehensive bespoke support for training providers, employers, and learners.
    • We believe passionately that AO support should begin from the moment a learner starts on programme, and through this up-stream and pro-active approach we create the optimum conditions for success, ultimately ensuring that learners achieve and progress.

Our People

A dedicated and world-class team.

  • Our people are our business, and their incredible commitment to SIAS, to the values and mission which defines our organisation, empowers SIAS to deliver only the very highest quality Awarding solutions to you!
  • Our teams consist of highly experienced professionals and technical experts drawn from across industry. Their deep knowledge, passion and dedication ensures that you and your learners will always receive the highest quality solutions and support from SIAS. Our teams work proactively with you across the full learning journey, ensuring the highest standards of service.

Some of the people we work with

Latest news

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19 February 2025

Apprenticeship Reform: A Balancing Act

Last week several policy changes impacting Apprenticeships and End-Point Assessment were announced by the DfE during National Apprenticeship Week 2025. These changes included the introduction…

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29 January 2025

NSAN becomes third SIAS Approved Centre

The National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) has been officially approved as the third SIAS Approved Centre to deliver SIAS qualifications, marking a significant milestone…

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19 December 2024

2024 – the year SIAS became an Awarding Organisation

As the year draws to a close we’re reflecting on an amazing year for Team SIAS and we’re so incredibly proud of all that we…

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29 November 2024

SIAS and CATCH announce another milestone in their partnership as CATCH becomes the second SIAS Approved Centre

SIAS, a leading Awarding Organisation for science, manufacturing, engineering and low carbon industries and CATCH, a leading apprenticeship and training provider in the Humber region,…

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27 November 2024

SIAS awarded EPAO of the Year (SME) at FAB Awards 2024!

We’re delighted to announce that SIAS were crowned ‘EPAO of the Year (SME)’ at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Awards 2024. These prestigious awards…

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31 October 2024

SIAS reflects on the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Statement 2024

Our Managing Director Steve Smith reflects on the key announcements for our sector from yesterday’s budget statement: “There were no major surprises for our sector…

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