NBN expert training

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09/10/2025
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English
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Brussels (NBN)
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Do you want to contribute to the standards of the future? Then be sure to register for our free expert training and learn all about standards development and how you can help write quality standards yourself.

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The expert training consists of two parts, taking you step-by-step through the process of standards development. We organize this training three times a year: March 27 (expired), June 19 (full) and October 9.

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Part 1 | E-learning (to be completed in advance)

Before you can participate in the classroom session, you need to successfully complete the e-learning. It will give you a solid foundation about standards development.

What will you learn in the e-learning?

Module 1 - Introduction to standardisation

  • Who is NBN?
  • What are standards?
  • Standards & legislation
  • Standards development in Belgium

Module 2 - Actors and deliverables.

  • Roles & responsibilities
  • CEN & ISO deliverables
  • NBN deliverables

Upon completion, you will receive an online certificate that gives you access to the classroom session.

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The NBN expert training course is very nice first introduction to world of standards. Being an active member in several committees already, some pieces of the puzzle now seem to align. It was certainly of added value to my knowledge as expert.

- Seth Schittekatte, Sioen, Circularity & CSR Manager

Part 2 | Classroom session

During this interactive session, you will delve deeper into specific topics. It will take place from 9 am to 5 pm. Lunch will be provided.

What will you learn in the classroom session?

Standards development processes

  • Rules and principles of the Belgian commission
  • Development of international, European and national standards
  • International, European and national work rules

Online platforms and tools for voting

  • Consulting and giving feedback
  • Vote

Creating rules for users of standards

  • Intellectual property and copyright
  • Structure and main elements of a standard

Designing standards

  • What does a standard include?
  • What are the basic principles for creating a standard?
  • What rules do CEN, ISO and NBN have for drafting a standard?
  • How do you use templates?

Take your first step toward an active role in standards development and enroll in the training!

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Why participate in this training?

- Learn all about the standards development process.

- Discover the value of standards development for you and your organisation.

- Learn to write a good standard.

- Get tips on how to share your expertise and expand your network.

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