One thing we hear quite a lot is surprise at how much work actually goes into producing an ADIA course.
Because our training is delivered online, there can sometimes be an assumption that online courses are simply “put together” quickly using generic information or outsourced content.
In reality, it’s the complete opposite.
Every ADIA course is produced entirely in house by our own team. From the technical content and practical demonstrations through to filming, editing, voiceovers, assessments and course structure, everything is created specifically for the automatic door, gate & barrier and industrial door industry. Not to mention the booking setup, card and certificate set up and printing, updating of DoorSafe etc.
We deliberately chose to build the courses this way for one main reason:
Accuracy matters.
This industry is incredibly practical and constantly evolving. Standards change, equipment changes, installation methods change and real-world site situations vary massively from one job to another.
Generic training simply doesn’t reflect that.
Because we work directly within the industry every day, we can build training around the kinds of issues engineers and companies genuinely face on site rather than relying purely on textbook examples.
Real Industry Experience
A large part of developing ADIA training is making sure the content reflects real-world scenarios.
That means covering things like:
- Safety sensor setup
- Fault finding
- Risk assessment
- Force testing
- Hazard zones
- Control panel programming
- Common installation mistakes
- Upgrade work
- Site-specific safety concerns
- Standards compliance in practical situations
A lot of the content is based around situations we’ve genuinely seen ourselves over the years.
Built In-House From Start to Finish
Producing the courses internally also allows us to maintain consistency and quality across the board.
This includes:
- Writing and updating technical content
- Filming demonstrations
- Creating training rigs
- Producing assessments
- Updating standards references
- Carrying out quality checks
- Managing engineer support
- Handling certification and records
Nothing is handed off to external training companies or generic e-learning providers.
If standards change or industry concerns emerge, we can update the training directly ourselves rather than waiting for third-party providers.
Why We Use Training Rigs
One thing many people notice about ADIA training is the use of real equipment and purpose-built rigs.
We strongly believe engineers learn far more effectively by seeing actual setups, controls, safety devices and programming procedures rather than simply reading slides.
Using practical demonstrations helps bridge the gap between theory and what engineers will actually encounter on site.
City & Guilds Accredited Training
Several ADIA courses are also City & Guilds accredited, which means our systems, processes and course delivery are independently audited.
That’s something we take very seriously.
The aim has never been to simply provide certificates. We want engineers and companies to leave training with genuine understanding and confidence they can apply in the real world.
Ongoing Support Matters Too
Training is only one part of the picture.
The industry can be reactive and sometimes engineers encounter unusual situations long after a course has finished.
That’s why support and advice remain a huge part of what we do as an association.
For us, training should never feel disconnected from the real industry.
It should reflect it.