March 2021 – IST – Institute of Science & Technology

March 10, 2025

AGM 2021

March 15, 2021

We meeting once again over zoom for our annual IST AGM. Carrying this out over a virtual space is important for all our members safety. The AGM will take place on Thursday 29th April between […]

Terry’s Walk All Over Cancer

March 15, 2021

Terry Croft MBE, IST Chair, is undertaking the 10,000 steps challenge to raise funds for Cancer Research UK over March! We have put together our first IST Podcast, so why not listen to what Terry […]

HEaTED Competition Course Giveaway

March 6, 2021

HEaTED are giving away up to £1,600 worth of courses Don’t miss out! Technicians from all disciplines are invited to enter the HEaTED Competition free giveaway of Gas Safe Consultants e-learning licenses. All the courses […]

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“Very worthwhile!”

“This gave me some ideas for how to show my skills and experience.”

“Relevant to my area, so very useful.”

“The speaker was incredibly engaging, this was truly my highlight of the day. Very relevant to my job role and lots of ideas to take back to my institute.”

“Was great to hear from technicians in the creative field for a change.

Amazing what can be done when technicians support each other.”

“A great inclusive supportive talk, no feeling of us and them.”

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The IST is firmly committed to enhancing professional development and recognition for technical and specialist staff at all levels and aims to help staff achieve these objectives by becoming Chartered Scientists (CSci) , Registered Scientists (RSci) or Registered Science Technicians (RSciTech), or for those working in artificial intelligence Advanced AI Practitioner, Registered AI Practitioner or Registered Technician in AI (APAI, RPAI, RTechAI) or in the creative sector Registered Practitioner in the Creative Industries and Technologies (RPCiT). If you have any queries about professional registration please do not hesitate to contact us via registrations@istonline.org.uk.

The Institute of Science and Technology awards the following Artificial Intelligence Professional Accreditations:

• RTechAI Registered Technician in AI
• RPAI Registered Practitioner in AI
• APAI Advanced Practitioner in AI

Our catalogue covers courses that lead to RTechAI and RPAI designations. The IST also has a number of standalone modules and short courses for specific upskilling in technical or soft skills areas.

All courses are aligned with FHEQ levels in Higher Education.

All courses can be tailored to the needs and requirements of participants.

The Institute of Science and Technology is a registered UK Government Training Provider.

Please contact us to discuss your training needs: training@istonline.org.uk