JASANZ Futures Program

The JASANZ Futures Program is a professional development experience for early career professionals working across conformity assessment in Australia and New Zealand.

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Advance your career. Shape your industry.

Over four months, participants explore how accreditation, certification, standards and conformity assessment systems build confidence in the quality, safety and sustainability of products, services and processes.

Through expert-led learning, real-world projects and industry engagement, the program builds the knowledge, skills and networks needed to grow your career and contribute to the future of conformity assessment.

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What you’ll gain

The JASANZ Futures Program combines learning, collaboration and practical experience. Participants will:

  • Understand the essentials | Explore how accreditation, certification, standards and conformity assessment support trust and confidence.

  • Apply your knowledge | Work collaboratively on a real-world challenge and put your learning into practice.

  • Learn from experts | Hear from industry leaders through webinars, panel discussions and facilitated sessions.

  • Expand your network | Connect with peers and professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

  • Gain industry insight | Learn from organisations that support trusted conformity assessment systems.

  • Experience the sector firsthand | Take part in a two-day micro-conference featuring expert presentations, workshops and networking.

Who the program is for

The JASANZ Futures Program is designed for early career professionals who:

  • Are building their career in conformity assessment or related fields

  • Want to deepen their understanding of accreditation, certification, standards and quality systems

  • Bring curiosity, fresh ideas and a willingness to collaborate

  • Want to expand their professional network across Australia and New Zealand

  • Are interested in contributing to trusted products, services and systems

Your learning pathway

Across four months, the program explores:

  • Foundations of conformity assessment | Understand the role of accreditation, certification and conformity assessment in building trust and confidence.

  • Standards | Explore the purpose and structure of standards and how they support consistent outcomes.

  • Schemes and types of evaluation | Understand different evaluation approaches and how effective schemes support confidence in markets.

  • Promoting conformity assessment | Explore the future of conformity assessment and how the sector communicates its value.

Program snapshot

  • Duration: Four months

  • Format: Blended learning with virtual sessions, self-paced learning and in-person engagement

  • Locations: Australia and New Zealand

  • Commitment: Designed to fit alongside full-time work

Register your interest

Applications for the 2026 JASANZ Futures Program have now closed. Register your interest to be notified when applications open for the next program.

Recognised for excellence

The JASANZ Futures Program was named a finalist in the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) Excellence Awards for Best Capability Building Program.

AITD Excellence Awards – Finalist 2024 logo
AITD Excellence Awards – Finalist 2024 logo