BGA 2025 REVIEW: TRAINING

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 Gears

• Virtual Introduction to Bevel Gears

• Virtual Surface Integrity 1

• In person Surface Integrity 2

Registration and Accessibility

Accessibility remains a core principle of our training initiatives. Our online training options are particularly popular, allowing participants to join from anywhere globally. Feedback from Members has shown us that this flexibility is crucial to accommodating diverse learning preferences and schedules.

For those preferring in-person interactions, our Gear Manufacture, Gear Wear and Failure and Gear Noise and Transmission Error seminars also offered lots of hands-on experience.

This blend of online and face-to-face training ensures that we can reach a broader audience, enriching the overall learning journey.

Importance of Continuous Learning

Attendance at our 2025 sessions underscores how vital continuous professional development is in today’s fast-paced industry. With rapid technological advancements, keeping skills current is essential for those eager to maintain a competitive edge.

Networking opportunities during both online and in-person events are also invaluable. Delegates often share insights, leading to innovative ideas and best practices critical for both individual and professional growth. Engaging with peers and experts fosters an environment of collaboration that can significantly enhance learning and development.

Looking forward into 2026

The unwavering support from BGA Members has been essential to our training success. Thanks to this support, we are excited to announce that our online training will be completely free for BGA Members throughout 2026. This initiative guarantees that our members can access high-quality training, enhancing their skills to stay competitive in the industry. Please click here to see all of the courses open for registration.

The BGA are already working on new courses in Gearbox Maintenance and Lubrication for 2026 and hope to add more courses across the year.

We are also looking forward to the return of the updated Gear Hobbing and Shaping seminar, renowned for its comprehensive content and hands-on demonstrations, this seminar has always been a considered essential for learning the underlining principals of Gearing.

If you have a training need that is not being met in our current training programme get in touch.

In addition to all of this the BGA will be investing in a Learning Management System in 2026 so delegates can manage their own training journey and access on demand courses 24/7 – keep an eye on the BGA website for updates.

BGA is here to support your educational journey every step of the way.