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Raising Global Standards
Through Skills and
Certification
Smart Awards in the
International Market
Smart Awards is proud to support the development of skilled, competent workforces beyond the UK through its growing presence in the international market.
With a reputation for delivering high-quality, industry-relevant qualifications, we are working with partners across the globe to help raise standards in technical, safety-critical, and infrastructure-based industries.
Customised for You
Qualfications and Customised Training Solutions
01 Network Operative Passport Scheme (NOPS)
Why NOPS is Essential for Your Business
- Enhanced Safety
Reduces workplace incidents through comprehensive safety training and competency verification - Operational Efficiency
Standardised skills across your workforce ensure consistent, high-quality performance - Regulatory Compliance
Meet industry standards and regulatory requirements with confidence - Workforce Mobility
Portable qualifications enable flexible deployment of skilled personnel
02 Experts in End Point Assessments
We offer real value for employers. Our End-Point Assessments (EPAs) confirm workforce readiness through a trusted, high-quality process. Here's how our expert-led approach delivers clear benefits to employers: Rigorous Competency Validation Our EPAs are designed to thoroughly test practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours against the industry’s required standards. Independent Assessment Standards As an Ofqual-regulated and impartial assessment organisation, we bring complete objectivity to the process. Our assessors are not involved in the training, ensuring fairness and transparency. Comprehensive Skills Evaluation We go beyond surface-level testing. Our assessments combine observation, technical questioning, practical tasks, and professional discussions to give a full picture of the apprentice’s capabilities. Quality Assurance and Consistency Every assessment is backed by robust quality assurance procedures, standardisation protocols, and regular assessor training. Detailed Performance Feedback We don’t just provide a pass/fail outcome. Employers receive clear, structured feedback outlining an apprentice’s strengths and development areas.
03 Qualfications and Customised Training Solutions
Smart Awards Qualifications equip your workforce with industry-recognised skills. We offer targeted, industry-recognised qualifications designed to meet the real demands of your business. Whether you're upskilling existing staff or onboarding new talent, our qualifications help you build a skilled, safe, and compliant workforce—faster and more efficiently. Our customised soluctions are:
- Tailored to your industry needs
- Flexible delivery methods
- Cost-effective
Our International Reach
We work with training providers, employers, and government bodies in various countries to offer qualifications that support:
- Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure
- Utilities and Energy
- Construction and Engineering
- Leadership and Workforce Development
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Customised qualfications
Our qualifications are aligned with UK and international best practice, making them suitable for countries seeking to upskill their workforce in line with global standards.
Benefits of Working with Smart Awards Internationally
Globally Recognised Standards
Smart Awards qualifications are developed in accordance with UK regulatory frameworks and are trusted by industry leaders. This ensures international learners receive training that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical competence.
Workforce Competence and Safety
Our qualifications equip workers with the knowledge and skills they need to operate safely and effectively, particularly in high-risk sectors like telecoms, utilities, and construction. This helps reduce incidents, improve compliance, and boost confidence among employers and clients.
Employer Confidence
International employers benefit from a consistent, transparent approach to workforce training and assessment. Whether building a fibre network, managing infrastructure projects, or developing utility systems, Smart Awards helps ensure teams are competent and prepared.
Skills Transfer and Economic Growth
By partnering with Smart Awards, governments and training bodies can support national workforce development, enable skills transfer, and promote job creation in key growth sectors such as digital infrastructure and green energy.
Flexible Delivery and Digital Access
We support international markets through flexible delivery models, including remote assessments, digital learning resources, and on-the-ground partnerships. This makes it easier for learners and employers to access quality training regardless of location.
Pathways to Global Mobility
We support international markets through flexible delivery models, including remote assessments, digital learning resources, and on-the-ground partnerships. This makes it easier for learners and employers to access quality training regardless of location.
Partnership Opportunities
We are actively seeking partnerships with:
- International training providers and colleges
- Government skills and employment programmes
- Industry regulators and sector bodies
- Large employers in telecoms, utilities, and engineering
Together, we can raise standards, close skills gaps, and build future-ready workforces across the globe.
Join Us on the Global Stage
Smart Awards is committed to delivering meaningful, measurable impact through high-quality vocational training and assessment. Our international work is helping to shape safer, smarter, and more skilled workforces — and we welcome new partners who share this vision.
For more information about international collaboration, visit www.smartawards.co.uk or contact our team directly.
