CWA 18456:2026

Guideline for education and training on standards and standardisation

Scope

This document provides comprehensive guidelines for an educational competence framework that supports individuals to develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for engagement in standards and standardisation. It proposes innovative teaching and training methods, along with specific training content developed through the Horizon Europe EDU4Standards project. The framework is designed to be applicable to all learners - including students, professionals, and personnel across all types of organisations - with the overarching goal of strengthening standardisation competencies while taking European values and interests into account. By providing guidelines, the document supports the strategic need for a sustainable expert base.