Abloy UK has announced its 2026 Academy training dates, reinforcing its commitment to advancing knowledge and competence across security and access control specification and installation.
The Abloy Academy offers a comprehensive suite of training courses including Foundations, Foundations Plus, practical Digital Access Solutions (DAS) sessions, and a programme of RIBA-accredited CPD training designed to support professionals at every stage of their career.
The Foundations Course provides a full-day introduction to the core standards and legislation applicable to door sets and access control, helping delegates understand how different hardware and configurations affect compliance and safety.
It covers key standards including those for fire doors, escape routes and door hardware performance, and is suitable for installers, security managers, specifiers, facilities teams and end-users.
Building on this, the Foundations Plus Course offers advanced compliance insight for those who have completed Foundations. It explores deeper standards interpretation, specification requirements for electric locking and access control, and practical considerations for different door types and fail-safe/fail-secure scenarios.
The DAS training portfolio focuses on Abloy’s digital access technologies, including CLIQ and other digital key systems, in a hands-on environment at the dedicated Academy. Attendees gain practical skills in installation, system configuration, product analysis and application case studies that reflect real-world project demands.
In addition, Abloy UK continues to deliver a strong series of RIBA-approved CPDs, both online and face-to-face, covering important themes such as Digital Transformation in Physical Security, Electrical Locking for Fire and Escape Doors, Escape Door Systems (EN 13637) and Wireless Access Control.
These sessions support architects and designers with professional development while deepening understanding of access control standards and technology trends.
Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director at Abloy UK who leads the Foundations courses, said: “Our Foundations training is about building confidence while ensuring competence and compliance.
“Whether delegates are new to access control or looking to strengthen their technical knowledge, these courses provide a solid grounding in standards, legislation and best practice that can be applied immediately on site or at the specification stage, supporting safer, more effective access solutions across the built environment.”
Johnathon Dale, Digital Access Solutions (DAS) Academy Manager at Abloy UK, added: “Digital Access Solutions give organisations far greater control, flexibility and visibility over their access environments.
“Through our DAS training, we help attendees understand how digital key systems can enhance security, simplify access management and reduce the risks associated with lost or unmanaged keys, while ensuring solutions are specified and installed correctly for real-world applications.”
In person training courses take place at Abloy UK’s facilities in Willenhall, West Midlands, and most courses are offered free of charge with lunch provided, ensuring accessibility for professionals across the sector. In addition, there are a range of online webinar training sessions that can be accessed.
