Innovation showcase | Navigate training courses with the new Sopra Steria technology


It is an exciting time for the UK civil engineering industry with many important projects on the horizon. This job increases the pressure on project managers, many of whom oversee larger and more complex projects with teams working on multiple projects at one time.

With major engineering projects such as Tideway, High Speed ​​2, Hinkley Point C and Stonehenge Tunnel underway, companies are feeling the pressure when it comes to ensuring their workforce is
suitably qualified and meet regulatory training requirements when working on more than one of these different projects.

It’s no surprise then that many organizations are now exploring how they are digitizing training processes to meet demands and improve efficiency. Trawl search engines for appropriate courses and
juggling multiple spreadsheets can lead to delays and missed opportunities.

An effective solution

That’s why many companies are using a smarter solution that reduces this margin for human error. Competency Training Marketplace (CTM) is a unique, easy-to-use platform that enables organizations to book and manage workforce training.

CTM was developed by Sopra Steria, a European leader in consulting, digital services and software, after identifying the need to streamline compliance and training processes for the rail industry.

The platform puts people at the heart of its efforts to help organizations adopt digital technology to build a positive and resilient future.

CTM creates stronger links between training providers and employers. The market is full of industries-
accredited training providers with many essential qualifications, from technical supervision courses to life safety on the tracks. For convenience, price, location and date, filters dramatically reduce administration time previously spent scouring search engines to find the same results.

CTM’s built-in project planning and forecasting tools show which staff are qualified enough for upcoming projects and which employees have qualifications that will expire soon – useful for those managing many projects at once. If a qualification expires, the integrated marketplace guarantees a seamless booking experience for the necessary training. The skills gap analysis tool can quickly and visually demonstrate what training employees need to work on a project.

Regulatory compliance can seem daunting, but with built-in technology like CTM, it’s easy to demonstrate effective staff compliance during tenders and audits.

Industry adopted

CTM is quickly becoming an essential tool in the rail industry, with organizations like Navitas Engineering, UK Rail Engineering and AHL Resourcing Solutions using the platform to optimize their operation.

Costain Welfare Officer Emma Hughes said: “CTM will have an extremely positive impact for businesses large and small. CTM’s ability to tag training and provide expiration reminders, while removing the burden of finding providers to deliver training, is unmatched to our previous processes.

According to Sopra Steria, CTM is the solution to achieving a compliant and prepared workforce – by putting in place efficient systems to book courses and manage training.

  • Published in association with Sopra Steria

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