Backing the industries that better our world

The skills body for the science industries that innovate, generate and make.

building skills for our science industries

We are a sector‑owned, employer‑led skills body for the science industries. Working in partnership with employers, we deliver essential skills services to build a future‑ready workforce, reinvesting any surplus to set standards, influence policy and inspire future talent

discover cogent skills

Here to make sure your business, your people and our industry are future ready.
Science and process manufacturing apprenticeship programmes built around employer requirements and delivered by a national network of sector expert tutors and mentors.
We make it easier to recruit, train and develop the next generation of technical talent. From recruitment services and graduate/undergraduate placements to outsourced employment on your behalf.
Behavioural safety based training and consultancy solutions for high-hazard regulated environments, helping you to protect your people, your business and your reputation. 
Keeping our science industries visible and accessible to the next generation, Not Just Lab Coats is our early‑careers platform dedicated to inspiring and supporting future talent.
SIAS is a leading awarding organisation for science, manufacturing, engineering and low carbon industries, delivering regulated qualifications and assessment solutions.
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear works with organisations and individuals to develop the skills needed to prosper and grow in the nuclear industry.

Powering the Future of Science and Technology

Our Impact

We work with industry to develop standards that set the bar on competence:
7878+
Apprentices trained using Cogent supported standards.
249873+
Trained using Cogent supported process safety standards.
39862+
Trained using NSAN nuclear site safety courses.
969+
National Occupational Standards developed for science and manufacturing.
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10 science influencers to follow (part two)
Here’s part two of our guide to ten science influencers to follow on social media.
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“OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH COGENT UNLOCKS RESOURCES FOR OUR MEMBER COMPANIES WHICH BENEFIT RETENTION, DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE SUPPLY OF SKILLS AT ALL LEVELS.” ”
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Steve Elliot
CEO
“OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH COGENT UNLOCKS RESOURCES FOR OUR MEMBER COMPANIES WHICH BENEFIT RETENTION, DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE SUPPLY OF SKILLS AT ALL LEVELS.” ”
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Steve Elliot, CEO
Skills support for  your workforce
If you want to transform the skills in your workforce, invest in your employees’ personal development or drive up standards across our industry, get in touch today to find out how we can help.
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