As part of the APAC-PTB Digital Transformation of Accreditation in the Asia-Pacific Region (ADAPT) project an in-person Digitalisation in Accreditation: A Practical 4-Day Training Course will be held from 2-5 March 2026 in Bangkok for APAC Members and Affiliates. This training course is kindly hosted by the German Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Accreditation bodies across the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly looking to digitalise their processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the services they provide to customers and stakeholders. The course has been designed specifically for individuals responsible for guiding or supporting digital transformation within their accreditation body, particularly those without an IT background who need clarity, confidence, and practical tools to move forward. During the training, participants will build a comprehensive understanding of what digitalisation means in the context of accreditation, what is possible within their own organisations, and how to manage change effectively. The course blends short presentations, interactive exercises, and group work, ensuring a highly practical and applied learning experience.
Over the programme, participants will build a comprehensive understanding of what digitalisation means in the context of accreditation, what is possible within their own organisations, and how to manage change effectively. The course blends short presentations, interactive exercises, and group work, ensuring a highly practical and applied learning experience.
What Participants Will Learn
Across the four days, participants will:
- Understand their current digital landscape
Participants begin by mapping the data inputs, outputs, workflows, and communication channels within their own accreditation processes. This establishes a clear baseline for identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Explore digitalisation options for accreditation processes
The course introduces a range of digitalisation approaches relevant to accreditation bodies, including structured data, platform-based communications, digital record management, automation, and user-friendly system design.
- Learn core principles essential for successful digital transformation
Key topics include:
- Change-management strategies
- Digital maturity concepts
- Cybersecurity fundamentals for accreditation bodies
- Designing systems that support users, customers, and stakeholders
- Opportunities, risks, and challenges associated with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
These sessions equip participants with the language, concepts, and tools to engage confidently with colleagues, IT providers, customers, and senior leadership.
- Apply learning through a practical business case exercise
By the final day, participants will work, supported by the trainers and their peers, to draft a business case for a digitalisation initiative tailored to their own accreditation body. This includes:
- Defining the problem or opportunity
- Describing the proposed digital solution
- Identifying benefits, risks, and resource needs
- Outlining key steps for implementation
This ensures participants leave the training with something concrete that they can refine and present within their organisation.
Who Should Attend?
Attendees are expected to be APAC Member personnel. This course is ideal for:
- Operational managers
- Quality and technical staff
- Policy or process-improvement personnel
- Anyone tasked with supporting or leading digitalisation efforts within their accreditation body
No specialist IT knowledge is required.
As part of the APAC-PTB Digital Transformation of Accreditation in the Asia-Pacific Region (ADAPT) project please review the attached invitation to an in-person Digitalisation in Accreditation: A Practical 4-Day Training Course that will be held from 2-5 March 2026 in Bangkok. This training course is kindly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The course will be for a maximum of 38 participants, with preference being given to up to 30 participants from developing economy accreditation bodies. APAC Full Members, Associate Members and Affiliates may register a maximum of two (2) people to attend. However, depending on the number of registrants only one person per AB might be able to attend. Please indicate which person should be preferred in this case in the application form. Priority will be given to participants from developing economy accreditation bodies and the remaining spots are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
The participants from the following developing economy accreditation bodies will receive sponsorship (flights, board, and lodging) from PTB to attend the training: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Viet Nam.
Please register using the application form and send it via email to Kira Wolf (Kira.Wolf@ptb.de) with Graham Talbot (gmst51@btinternet.com) and Lukas Nagel (Lukas.Nagel@ptb.de) in CC. To complete the registration process attendees must provide evidence (e.g. letter, copy of email, etc.) that an APAC Member in their economy has approved their attendance at this event.
Registrations close on 30 January 2026. If you have any enquiries please send them to:
For content-related questions: Graham Talbot (PTB Project Consultant), gmst51@btinternet.com
For logistical questions: Kira Wolf (Project Assistant PTB), Kira.wolf@ptb.de and Lukas Nagel (ADAPT Project Coordinator), Lukas.nagel@ptb.de
If you are interested in other APAC training courses and workshops, please visit the APAC Knowledge Centre and periodically view the APAC Events page for more details.
Location
Bangkok