Skills to better our world

We are the sector owned and employer led skills specialist for the science industries that innovate, generate and make.

Collaboration to Drive real change

We are here for the science industries that innovate, generate and make - high-value sectors powering the UK’s industrial growth and net zero transition. Together, we’re shaping a stronger sector and a better society through insight, collaboration and action.

Through collaboration, insight and action, we help employers shape the future of their workforce  - for a stronger sector and a better society.

Stronger Together

Our strength lies in partnership. We bring employers, government, and stakeholders together to tackle shared skills challenges — ensuring our sector has the talent to thrive in a fast-changing world.

Find out more on our employer collaborations for Life Sciences, Hydrogen and Nuclear

Skills Intelligence

Through our insight-led approach, we identify critical workforce challenges and give employers a credible voice to government — shaping policy decisions that deliver long-term, relevant solutions for the sector.

From Labour Market Intelligence to skills policy, discover Cogent Skills' insight-led approach

Shaping the Future

As the employer-led skills specialist for the science industries, we deliver apprenticeships, training, and employment solutions that build a future-ready workforce. Every success we achieve feeds back into our charitable mission — setting standards, shaping policy, and inspiring future talent.

View Cogent Skills' commercial services across the science industries

Our Impact

As an employer led charity, we reinvest surpluses to promote training, collaboration, and education across the science-based industries.
10878+
Apprentices trained on Cogent supported standards
750+
National Occupational Standards developed
24642
Trained using Cogent and industry supported process safety standards
883+
People trained to inspire the next generation via schools’ outreach activity

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Prepare for tomorrow with the right skills and capabilities in place today. As specialists in skills for science and technology, we're here to make sure your business, your people and our industry are future ready.
Apprenticeships
Bespoke apprenticeship programmes built around employer requirements for a seamless workplace integration, provided by a national network of sector expert tutors and mentors. We’re trusted by industry to shape the next generation of skilled professionals.
Employment Services
From recruitment services and graduate/undergraduate placements to outsourced employment on your behalf, we provide the support you need to make it easier to recruit, train and develop the next generation of technical talent.
Safety Culture Solutions
Safety based training and consultancy solutions for high-hazard regulated environments, helping you to stay safe and compliant. Our services directly address the need to strengthen safety culture and enhance operational behaviours.
The Next Generation
Inspiring future talent by promoting science careers through outreach, resources, and our early careers platform, NotJustLabCoats — keeps our science industries visible and accessible to the next generation.
SIAS
SIAS are an Awarding Organisation for science, manufacturing, engineering and low carbon industries, delivering added value for employers and training providers through a best-in-class end-to end support model.
NSAN
Helping individuals and organisations in the nuclear industry realise their ambitions, develop their understanding and build effective networks for the betterment of the industry.
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