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The A2LA Workplace Training blog is a resource for information related to international standards, quality systems, conformity assessment, and measurement training. Topics covered include helpful how-to’s and informational content, news related to A2LA WPT and the industry in general, spotlights on customers and examples of best practices, and other topics related to A2LA WPT courses and the industries they serve. Our writers and collaborators strive to provide content that is accurate, informative, consistent, and clear to best serve those seeking to learn. Do you have a special request or an idea for a topic? Please contact marketing@A2LAWPT.org.
CA Water Board Selects A2LA WorkPlace Training as Partner for Implementation of the TNI Standard

CA Water Board Selects A2LA WorkPlace Training as Partner for Implementation of the TNI Standard

May 12, 2020, Frederick, MD – The California Water Resources Control Board has selected A2LA WorkPlace Training (A2LA WPT) as its lead training partner to prepare the state's water testing laboratories to meet newly required standards. A2LA WPT will provide California environmental laboratories with detailed training on The NELAC Institute Standard (TNI:2016), as well as how to implement a QMS.

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Virtual ISO/IEC 17025 Class Provides New Opportunities for Cannabis Labs

Virtual ISO/IEC 17025 Class Provides New Opportunities for Cannabis Labs

In response to the travel and public gathering restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, A2LA WPT has made many of our most popular courses available online through our Virtual Classroom platform. All of our Virtual Classroom sessions have been well-received, but for MS 113 in particular, some unique advantages associated with the online format have become clear.

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A2LA WPT Biobanking Course Now Available Virtually

A2LA WPT Biobanking Course Now Available Virtually

Earlier this year, A2LA WorkPlace Training launched “MS 180: Understanding ISO 20387:2018, General Requirements for Biobanking,” a first-of-its-kind professional training course designed to comprehensively cover ISO 20387:2018 for biobanking facilities. As part of the Virtual Classroom product rollout, MS 180 is now one of the many classes available as a live remote option. In addition to removing the need for travel, Virtual Classroom will make this unique and specialized A2LA WPT class accessible to more learners across the country.

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A2LA WorkPlace Training Launches Virtual Classroom

A2LA WorkPlace Training Launches Virtual Classroom

On March 31st, 2020, A2LA WorkPlace Training (A2LA WPT) hosted their first remote Virtual Classroom training course. Virtual Classroom is a new training delivery method recently launched by A2LA WPT that provides live, instructor-led training and a fully interactive classroom experience to learners anywhere in the world. With travel restrictions and social distancing protocols now in place due to COVID-19, Virtual Classroom allows A2LA WPT to offer the same high-quality training services without the need for travel. The first course hosted through Virtual Classroom was A2LA WPT’s most popular class: Understanding ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Testing & Calibration Laboratories. Several more in-demand courses are now also available to individuals and organizations through this new delivery method.

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Meet the Instructor: Pam Wright

Meet the Instructor: Pam Wright

Ms. Wright currently teaches nearly a dozen different A2LA WPT courses, including many of our most popular courses on ISO/IEC 17025, our newest biobanking course, several auditing courses, and a course on effective training strategies designed to help other instructors develop their skills.

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E-learning vs. Instructor-Led Training: Deciding what’s Right for You

E-learning vs. Instructor-Led Training: Deciding what’s Right for You

E-learning is an excellent option for many individuals and organizations, but for others, classroom training with an instructor remains the preferred method, so how do you decide which is appropriate for your personal needs, or the needs of your staff?

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A2LA WorkPlace Training Established as New Company to Meet Customer Demand

A2LA WorkPlace Training Established as New Company to Meet Customer Demand

A2LA WorkPlace Training (A2LA WPT) announced its establishment as a new company, separating itself from American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).

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A2LA Announces Acquisition of WorkPlace Training

A2LA Announces Acquisition of WorkPlace Training

A2LA and WorkPlace Training (WPT) today announced A2LA’s acquisition of WorkPlace Training. The addition of WPT’s robust e-learning modules will complement A2LA’s wide-reaching instructor-led classroom training offerings. E-learning modules offered by WPT include tutorials, practice, assessments and record keeping on topics such as measurement, calibration and ISO/IEC 17025.

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A2LA President/CEO Honored as one of Frederick County’s Top 50 CEOs

A2LA President/CEO Honored as one of Frederick County’s Top 50 CEOs

Lonnie Spires, A2LA’s President/CEO, was recognized by Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) as one of the Top 50 CEOs in 2018.

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A2LA Honored as one of FREDERICK COUNTY BEST PLACES TO WORK

A2LA Honored as one of FREDERICK COUNTY BEST PLACES TO WORK

A2LA was honored at an awards reception on Thursday, July 26th as one of Frederick County Best Places to Work.

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