The global hub for Scottish energy sector skills
and training expertise

The UK is at the forefront of hydrocarbon exploration and production with Scottish companies playing a key role in that success. Like the industry it serves, Scotland's training portfolio is founded upon technological excellence, proven best practice and the highest operational and HSE standards. Scotland is now recognised as a global centre of excellence for skills and training in the energy sector.

By harnessing and combining this expertise, IESTA brings a wealth of expertise and a depth of knowledge to help energy companies around the world close their skills gaps. From health and safety to risk management; engineering to communications; business skills to leadership and management, IESTA has a bank of experts to cover a plethora of areas relevant to the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors.

Through the specialisms of its members and partners, IESTA delivers a wide spectrum of training, providing innovative, effective and robust skills solutions to companies worldwide. Its umbrella approach means that IESTA has a bank of recognised international providers of training, saving time and effort for companies looking for specialist expertise. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, IESTA offers the simplest means of access to Scotland's training and education community: a one-stop shop for tried-and-tested solutions and a capability to deliver around the globe.

IESTA facilitates collaboration between its members, creating an environment where training is constantly evolving to meet the needs of today's energy industry.