Training
FSC UK offers training courses designed to introduce and explain the FSC system and how it relates to your business or organisation. Our courses are suitable for anyone who needs a thorough understanding of the FSC system. These are the only courses in the UK delivered by FSC staff members. These courses are your opportunity to learn first-hand about the FSC system and ask specific questions about the benefits that FSC can bring to your business or organisation. Please note that FSC UK provides up to date and accurate training on FSC standards. FSC certification is undertaken by third-party certification bodies and is independent of FSC. Understanding and complying with these standards is your responsibility.
Training by FSC UK
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Live Webinar training (online virtual)
Subject to availability, we can offer webinar training, presented live by a member of the FSC UK staff team and delivered on a mutually convenient day and time. This webinar will be suitable for up to 12 participants (more by arrangement). The webinar will focus on the FSC chain of custody certification and trademark standards and can be adapted depending on your requirements (which will be discussed prior to the webinar training).
Webinars take up to 2 hours and are available for £450 + VAT for up to 12 participants.
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FSC chain of custody training (online)
This online training module will provide organisations the opportunity to easily access and learn about FSC Chain of Custody certification, as stand-alone or in preparation for more in-depth webinar training. The training also intends to bring further benefits to your organisation such as increasing staff knowledge and improving engagement with suppliers.
The module includes an explanation of:
- How the FSC chain of custody system works.
- The roles of FSC International, FSC National offices, certification bodies and Assurance Services International.
- The different FSC labels, the 3 systems for controlling FSC claims and a brief overview of FSC controlled wood.
- How to use the FSC certificate database and how to check that companies have FSC certification, what FSC certified products they can supply and how to check invoices.
- An introduction to the FSC trademarks
This course is free for UK certificate holders. For UK organisations that don’t have FSC certification, this training can be accessed for a fee of £130 plus VAT for 3 months or £50 plus VAT for one month (for up to 5 users from an organisation).
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Promotional licence holder training
FSC published the revised FSC Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders on 1 June 2026, including updated requirements for how retailers and brands communicate about the FSC-certified products they sell or use. In line with these changes, FSC International will be providing updated online training for promotional licence holders in late June 2026. We will update this page when the training is available.
FSC Academy
FSC Academy is FSC International's dedicated learning space for everyone engaging with FSC. You can find a range of courses to support Certificate Holders, Certification Bodies, Promotional License Holders, auditors, members, staff, partners and anyone interested in understanding how FSC works.
Course topics include the FSC System, Principles and Criteria, Certification, Chain of Custody, Trademark use, Forest Management, Controlled Wood, and other thematic learning modules designed to strengthen knowledge and build confidence in applying FSC requirements.
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