• Prestigious NATO Quality Assurance Specialist Awards Presented at QA Forum 2025 in Helsinki

    The NATO Quality Assurance (QA) Community of Interest reached a remarkable milestone during the QA Forum 2025, held in Helsinki, Finland, with the ceremonial presentation of the NATO Quality Assurance Specialist (NQAS) Awards and Insignias.

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  • DocTalk® Gets Smarter with GPT-5

    Over the past months, DocTalk® has grown step by step into something potentially many of us could now use regularly in the daily workflow. With each update it has become a little more useful, a little more reliable, and today we are glad to share that it has taken an important step forward.

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  • Registrations for the QA Forum 2025 are Now Open

    We are pleased to announce that the NATO Quality Assurance Forum 2025 will be hosted by the Finnish Defence Forces International Centre (FINCENT), and will take place in Helsinki, Finland, on Tuesday 14 October and Wednesday 15 October 2025.

    NATO QA Forum 2025 - FINCENT, Helsinki

  • Understanding the Continuous Improvement Process in Education and Training - Video Lecture

    This is a small initiative and contribution of the NATO QA Team of Experts to the QA Community of Interest. It is by no means the most comprehensive or authoritative video lecture on the subject, but it offers a solid starting point for unpacking the concepts behind this essential process.

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  • How to Formally Join the NATO QA Pool of Experts

    The NATO Quality Assurance Pool of Experts (QA POE) was established to enhance the capacity of the HQ SACT NATO QA Team of Experts (QA TOE) by leveraging shared expertise, supporting professional collaboration, and increasing transparency within the NATO QA Programme.

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  • NATO Quality Assurance Specialist Programme (NQASP) — Now Open for Applications on the QA Hub

    After almost a year of development and close collaboration across the NATO QA community, we are proud to announce the official launch of the NATO Quality Assurance Specialist Programme (NQASP).

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  • Understanding Course Control Documents (CCDs) Review Under Revised Bi‑SC 75‑007 Directive

    Bi-SC Directive 075-007 (March 2025) introduced a firm requirement for Education and Training Facilities (ETFs) and Discipline Holders (DHs) to systematically review their Course Control Documents (CCDs) at defined intervals.

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  • New Capability: Submit, Track, and Manage Institutional Accreditation seamlessly via the QA Hub

    A streamlined, end-to-end digital workflow is now available for all newcomer or accredited Education and Training Facilities.

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  • DocTalk Knowledge Base Updated with the new Bi‑SC Directive 075‑007

    DocTalk’s document collection now includes the freshly released Bi‑SC Directive 075‑007, on 20 March 2025. What does that mean?

    DocTalk updated with the new Bi-SC Directive 075-007

  • New Feature Launch: Streamlined Programme of Work View and Calendar Integration

    We are pleased to announce a significant upgrade to the NATO QA Hub's Programme of Work (PoW) tool, introducing a new calendar view that presents events in a clearer, more structured, and visually intuitive layout.

    New calendar features - QA POW

  • New Updates to Bi-SC Directive 075-007: What You Need to Know

    The updated Bi-SC Directive 075-007 introduces substantial changes to the way NATO plans, delivers, certifies, and evaluates Education and Individual Training (E&IT).

    Bi-SC Directive 075-007 Update

  • Introducing DocTalk®: Your AI Assistant for Quality Assurance

    We’re excited to announce the rollout of DocTalk, a new AI-powered chatbot designed exclusively for the NATO QA Community of Interest.

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  • ADL 244 - Introduction to NATO QA in Education and Individual Training is up and running on JADL

    We are pleased to announce the official launch of “Introduction to Quality Assurance (QA) in Education and Individual Training”, an online course now available on the Allied Command Transformation (ACT) e-learning platform, JADL, under ADL 244 course code.

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  • Meet Jasper, Felix, and Alya: three AI chatbot assistants designed to guide students through practical exercises

    The NATO Quality Assurance (QA) Course (S7-137), delivered by NATO School Oberammergau, has embraced innovation, integrating AI technology into its educational framework to enhance learning experiences.

    Jasper, Felix and Alya QA Course chatbots

  • Enhancing NATO's Quality Assurance Training with the Learn-Watch-Ask (LWA) Model

    The fast changing pace of technology, combined with the challenging nature of contemporary conflicts, means that progress in methods of training and education remains as important as ever to NATO...

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Welcome to the QA Hub

the comprehensive digital tool for NATO Quality Assurance in Education and Individual Training. This platform serves the QA Community of Interest (CoI) as the central hub for knowledge sharing, best practices, and the latest innovations in military education and individual training standards. Here, you will find a collaborative space dedicated to maintaining and elevating the quality and effectiveness of NATO training programs.

OUR MISSION: The NATO QA Programme ensures the quality of education and individual training across all NATO-Accredited Education and Training Facilities by continuously certifying courses and accrediting institutions, contributing to enhanced interoperability and improved operational readiness of NATO Members and Partners.
 
OUR VISION: To be the catalyst for world-class NATO education and individual training, driving innovation and excellence through collaboration and continuous improvement.
 
 
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Documents at your fingertips

Discover numerous resources including templates, detailed guidelines, and updates on NATO Quality Assurance framework documents. Our digital library is continuously updated to reflect the latest QA-related records and developments.
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Interactive learning with DocTalk®

Leverage the platform`s interactive features, including AI-driven tools like the DocTalk® and QA Bot, for instant guidance on QA processes or clarification on specific terms. Engage in active discussions, participate in forums, and share your experiences and your lessons learned with the QA Team of Experts (ToE).
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Digital Transformation

Stay on top of how Digital Transformation (DT) and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) are reshaping NATO`s training and educational landscape. The platform provides insights and resources to help you align with these evolving concepts, ensuring that your training solutions remain relevant and fit for purpose.
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Continuous Improvement and Best Practices

Explore a repository of best practices (BPs) and innovative approaches to Quality Assurance, shared by various NATO Education and Training Facilities (ETFs). Learn from the experiences of others and share your own, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the Alliance.
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Professional Development

Utilize the platform to plan and prepare for (re)-accreditation, access professional development courses, and get guidance on creating robust and suitable Quality Management Systems (QMS). Our tools and resources are designed to support you every step of the way.
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Join the Conversation

Your feedback and participation are vital to the development of the platform. Engage with the ACT QA Team of Experts (ToE), share future of NATO`s Quality Assurance in Education and Individual Training.

 

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