Is online ESD training compliant with the standard?
Yes. DIN EN IEC 61340-5-1 does not prescribe a teaching format. Clause 5.2.2 requires initial training before the first handling of ESDS, recurrent refreshers, records – and a defined method that verifies understanding. Our course covers all four: it is completed before EPA access, can be repeated, produces a record, and the final test documents understanding.
How long does the course take?
The basic course takes about 30 minutes including the final test. Participants can pause at any point and continue later – progress is saved.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. After passing the final test each participant receives a certificate of participation with name, date, certificate number and a QR code for verification. The certificate is registered with ESDL and can be checked online at any time.
How often does ESD training have to be repeated?
The standard requires recurrent training at intervals defined in your control programme. Annual repetition has proven itself in practice and is what we recommend – the refresher is also the natural place to cover the changes of the 2025 edition.
Can we buy access for several employees?
Yes. Companies book a contingent of places; the responsible person distributes access and sees who has completed the course. Volume pricing applies from the fifth participant.
In which languages is the course available?
The course and the certificates are available in all 20 languages of this website – including Chinese, Hungarian, Romanian, Czech, Polish, Turkish and Vietnamese. Participants at foreign sites learn in their own language, the certificate stays comparable.
What is the difference to classroom training?
Online covers knowledge: fundamentals, behaviour in the EPA, refreshers. Classroom training covers everything that needs hands and equipment – measurements, EPA walk-throughs, the coordinator qualification. Many customers combine both.