Back in March we introduced a fresh way to learn with our new On Demand Gear Geometry course . This course is available now on our Cademy Training Platform launched at the start of 2026. The course offers a flexible, self-paced learning experience designed to fit the busy schedules of professionals in the Gear Industry. If you want to improve your understanding of gear geometry without the constraints of fixed class times, this course is an excellent opportunity. What You Wil

Spring has well and truly sprung and it is time for you to spring into action and sign up for one of our May essential Gear Training Courses . Please see details of each course below. We look forward to seeing you there. Online training is completely free of charge to BGA Members. If your organisation is not a Member please click here  to download an application form.   MAY COURSES Gear Noise Data Interpretation and Diagnostics Date:  6th & 7th May 2026 Time:  9:30 – 12:30 Pl

Date: 22nd, 23rd 29th and 30th April 2026 Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm Platform: TEAMS  Tutor: Rob Lambert Fee: BGA Member Free / Non Member £350 Register: https://the-british-gear-association-bga.cademy.io/virtual-gear-stress-anlysis Please note this training is over 4 sessions – you will need to attend all sessions to complete the course. The Introduction to Gear Stress Analysis course is intended to give participants the confidence to implement ISO 6336 into their work for gea

Date : 1st & 2nd April 2026 Time: 9:30 – 12:30 Platform : TEAMS Tutor : Jarek Rosinski - Transmission Dynamics Fee : Non Member £350* / BGA Member Free Register: https://the-british-gear-association-bga.cademy.io/virtual-gearbox-systems-problems-and-solutions Seminar Programme   Many reliability and wear problems in transmission systems are not directly associated with the design of the components themselves but are the result of system dynamics: starting and transient torqu

We have another month of essential Gear Training Courses and our first Technical Awareness Networking Day of the year in April at the British Gear Association. You can register via our brand new Cademy training portal here: https://www.bga.org.uk/training . If you have not logged into the portal or are unsure how to use it please click here for instructions: https://www.bga.org.uk/_files/ugd/9bffba_389cf763dd1143f1a3fb5e56759f9002.pdf Online Training is completely free of cha

Date : 1st April 2026 Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm Location : Design Unit - Newcastle upon Tyne Tutor : Christopher Aylott and Brian Shaw Fee : Non Member £450*/ BGA Member £250* Register: https://the-british-gear-association-bga.cademy.io/gear-wear-and-failure-recognition PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN IN PERSON COURSE. REGISTRATION CLOSES 25TH MARCH 2026. The seminar gives delegates an insight into the appearance and underlying causes of gear failure modes. No prior gear knowledge is re

Here at The British Gear Association (BGA) we are very excited to introduced a fresh way to learn with our new On Demand Gear Geometry course . This course is available now on our Cademy Training Platform launched at the start of 2026. The course offers a flexible, self-paced learning experience designed to fit the busy schedules of professionals in the Gear Industry. If you want to improve your understanding of gear geometry without the constraints of fixed class times, this

Date : 12th March 2026 Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm Location : Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Tutor : Dr Michael Platten Fee : Non Member £450/ BGA Member £250 Register: https://the-british-gear-association-bga.cademy.io/gear-noise-and-transmission-error PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN IN PERSON COURSE. REGISTRATION CLOSES 4TH MARCH 2026. This seminar is aimed at both gear users and gear manufacturers. Dr Michael Platten will examine the basic causes of gear noise and the path from initi

We have a bumper packed month of essential Gear Training Courses in March at the British Gear Association. You can register via our brand new Cademy training portal here: https://www.bga.org.uk/training . If you have not logged into the portal or are unsure how to use it please click here for instructions: https://www.bga.org.uk/_files/ugd/9bffba_389cf763dd1143f1a3fb5e56759f9002.pdf Online Training is completely free of charge to BGA Members and In Person Training is listed

Date : 3rd, 4th & 5th March 2026 Time: 10:00 - 12:30 Platform : TEAMS Tutor : Graham Penning Fee : Non Member £350 / BGA Member Free Register: https://www.bga.org.uk/training Please note this course is over 3 sessions. You will need to attend all sessions to complete the training. This introductory course is suitable and appropriate for anyone who has completed Gear Foundation Part 1 .  We have found this introduction to Gears to be beneficial not just to staff directly worki

Our friends at STRIDE are hosting a master class with BGA Member Romax on 25th March 2026 that may be of interest to British Gear Association (BGA) Members. Please see details below and click here for registration: https://go.de.mi.hexagon.com/gearbox-oil-flow-simulation-masterclass Exclusive Training Event: Romax & Particleworks Software Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from two global leaders in simulation technology. This event brings together Hexagon’s Romax spec

In-person training provides a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and active discussions, which deepen understanding of complex topics. Engaging with instructors and fellow participants creates a vibrant learning environment where questions can be addressed immediately, boosting the overall educational experience. Furthermore, in-person sessions enable participants to build valuable networks with other industry professionals, encouraging collaboration and knowledge shari

We have had a very busy start to 2026 here at the British Gear Association (BGA) and we are very excited to let you know we are implementing an important update to our Knowledge Transfer Programme. We are launching a new Training Platform designed to improve how delegates access and manage their learning.   Why are we updating the platform Following the pandemic in 2020 we changed the delivery of training by introducing Online Training (free for BGA Members). This shift prove

The British Gear Association (BGA) are the leading providers of gear related training in the UK and Europe. All BGA training is developed and delivered by Gear experts from Academia and Industry. From introductory classes to more in-depth specialist training we have all of your gear training needs covered. Our courses are suitable for all sections of the gearing world. From students and apprentices starting out in their careers to experts wanting to hone their skills or get

Date : 3rd, 4th & 5th February 2026 Time: 10am - 12:30pm Platform : TEAMS Tutor : Graham Penning Fee : Non Member £350* / BGA Member Free Register:   https://www.bga.org.uk/training Please note this course is over 3 sessions. You will need to attend all sessions to complete the training. The renowned British Gear Association Gear Foundation Day has been developed into a live interactive online training programme. This introductory course is suitable and appropriate for anyon

2025 was another excellent year of BGA Training, with over 1,100 delegates  participating in our Knowledge Transfer Sessions. Our commitment to increasing and maintain essential skills in the UK is key to the BGA Mission. Our training offerings in 2025 did not stop with participation as we saw 6 new courses added to the BGA Knowledge Transfer Programme. In person Gear Manufacture In person Fundamentals of Parallel Axis Gears Virtual Design & Performance Rating of Polymer Gear

Our final course for 2025 is the a brand new course on Plastic Gears presented by  Damijan Zorko  from  RD Motion .  📓 VIRTUAL DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE RATING PROCEDURES FOR PLASTIC GEARS 📅 3rd & 4th December 📍 TEAMS  👩‍💻 Attendance is free to BGA Members / £350 Non Members ✅ Register here:  https://www.bga.org.uk/event-details/virtual-design-and-performance-rating-procedures-for-plastic-gears Please note this course is over 2 sessions. You will need to attend all sessions

Date: 12th & 13th November 2025 Time:  9:30 – 12:30 Platform: TEAMS  Tutor:  Jarek Rosinski - Transmission Dynamics Fee: BGA Member Free / Non Member £350* Seminar programme: Noise and vibrations are omnipresent, and while they may seem straightforward to interpret in some scenarios, industrial applications often introduce complexities that require a deeper understanding. This seminar explores the theoretical foundations of noise and vibrations, their sources, modes of transm

Date : 14th, 15th and 16th October 2025 Time: 10:00 - 12:30 Platform : TEAMS Tutor : Graham Penning Fee : Non Member £350 / BGA Member...