Bywater

What Bywater does

Bywater Training Limited is a UK-based training and consultancy company headquartered in Esher, Surrey, founded in 1982. The company specialises in ISO management system training and business improvement education, with a catalogue spanning more than 20 ISO standards — including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 13485 (Medical Devices), IATF 16949 (Automotive), AS9100 (Aerospace/Defence), ISO 22000 (Food Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy), ISO 42001 (AI Management), and ISEP-accredited sustainability courses — alongside Lean, Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/Black Belt), Core Tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP/PPAP), and Root Cause Analysis methodologies. Training is delivered through three channels: scheduled public courses at 10+ UK venues (London, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Cardiff, Belfast, etc.), live Virtual Classroom sessions via Zoom, and dedicated in-company programmes for up to 12 delegates at client sites.

The company's core technology is a content-and-instructor delivery model with no proprietary software platform; supporting infrastructure includes Zoom for live online training, FlexiQuiz for online examinations, and standard web analytics. Commercial positioning rests on accreditation from CQI and IRCA, IOSH, ISEP, and QuEST Forum, which enables Bywater to issue professionally recognised certificates required for auditor careers. Pricing is transactional and per-delegate: public courses range from approximately £575 to £2,095 + VAT, while in-company programmes are priced £1,995 to £8,495 + VAT for up to 12 delegates, with bundle discounts and a 13-working-day free cancellation window.

Bywater serves a horizontal mix of individual professionals, SMEs, and large enterprises, with named clients including BMW, HSBC, Amazon, NHS, Shell, BP, EDF, Tesco, John Lewis, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, IBM, Dyson, Sony, Network Rail, Highways England, UKAS, WHO, and Deloitte. The company also offers management systems consultancy (gap analysis, implementation, auditing) and Lean/Six Sigma advisory services. With 11–50 employees and founder John Scott listed as owner, Bywater operates as an independent, privately held firm.

Name

Bywater

Legal name

Bywater Training Limited

Website

https://bywater.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bywater Training Limited is a UK-based training and consultancy firm offering accredited ISO management system courses and business improvement programmes (Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA) to individuals, SMEs, and large enterprises via public UK venues, Virtual Classroom, and dedicated in-company delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Consultancy

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Compliance (Spill Prevention, Waste, Air/Water) (EDABAEAK), EMS Training & Competency Development (EUAHAIAH)

Keywords

• ISO management systems training
• ISO lead auditor courses
• Business improvement consultancy
• Lean Six Sigma training
• Certified compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Esher

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Scheduled Public Training Courses: Open enrollment training courses delivered at venues across the UK or via Virtual Classroom. Customers pay per delegate per course. Prices range from approximately £575 to £2,095 + VAT depending on course duration and type. Certificates of completion or professional body certification (CQI/IRCA, ISEP, IOSH) are awarded on completion.
2. In-Company / Dedicated Training: Exclusive training delivered for individual organisations, either at client premises or via Virtual Classroom. Fees cover up to 12 delegates and include materials, trainer expenses, and courier fees. Total fees for in-company courses range from £1,995 to £8,495 + VAT depending on course duration and format.
3. Consultancy Services: Advisory and consulting engagements for management systems implementation, gap analysis, auditing, and business improvement across ISO standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025, ISO 13485, ISO 50001, and Lean/Six Sigma.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bywater delivers certified training courses and consultancy services for ISO management systems and business improvement. Training covers ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, ISO 22301, and other standards, plus Lean, Six Sigma, Core Tools, and Root Cause Analysis, with most auditor courses certified by CQI/IRCA, IOSH, or ISEP. Services are delivered through scheduled public courses at UK venues, live Virtual Classroom sessions on Zoom, dedicated in-company training for up to 12 delegates, and bespoke management systems and continuous improvement consultancy.

Product overview

Bywater is a UK-based training and consultancy company offering ISO management systems training and business improvement courses. The portfolio consists of certified training courses across multiple ISO standards (including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and ISEP sustainability courses), business improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Core Tools, Root Cause Analysis), and consultancy services. Training is delivered through scheduled public courses at UK venues, Virtual Classroom (live online via Zoom), and dedicated in-company sessions. Most auditor courses are certified by CQI and IRCA, while sustainability courses carry ISEP approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Training Courses Certified training courses based on the ISO 9001 quality management standard, including Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Introduction programmes for quality professionals and aspiring auditors.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Training Courses Certified training courses based on the ISO 14001 environmental management standard, including Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, Auditor Conversion, and Introduction programmes for environmental and sustainability professionals.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Training Courses Certified training courses based on the ISO 45001 OH&S management standard, including Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, Auditor Conversion, and Introduction programmes (with IOSH-approved Introduction to ISO 45001).
• ISO 27001 Information Security Management Training Courses CQI and IRCA certified training courses based on the ISO 27001 information security management standard, including Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, Auditor Conversion, and Introduction programmes.
• ISO 13485 Medical Devices QMS Training Courses Training courses covering ISO 13485 medical devices QMS, ISO 14971 risk management, and EU MDR requirements, including Lead Auditor and Internal Auditor programmes.
• IATF 16949 Automotive QMS Training Courses Training courses covering the IATF 16949 automotive quality management standard, including Understanding, Internal Auditor, and Lead Auditor programmes for automotive supply chain professionals.
• Additional ISO Management Systems Training (ISO 22301, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 17025, ISO 17020, AS9100, TL 9000, ISO 42001, ISO 37000, ISO 31000, Integrated Systems) Training courses covering business continuity (ISO 22301), food safety (ISO 22000), energy management (ISO 50001), laboratories (ISO 17025, ISO 15189), inspection bodies (ISO 17020, ISO 17021), aerospace (AS9100), telecoms (TL 9000), AI management (ISO 42001), governance and risk (ISO 37000, ISO 31000), and integrated management systems.
• Six Sigma Training Courses Business improvement methodology training covering Yellow, Green, and Black Belt levels, with certification aligned to ISO 18404 for process improvement professionals.
• Lean Training Courses Business improvement methodology training covering Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S workplace organisation, and Kaizen continuous improvement techniques.
• Core Tools Training Courses Automotive industry quality tools training covering FMEA (standard and AIAG & VDA), SPC, MSA, APQP and PPAP, including a Combined Core Tools programme.
• Root Cause Analysis Training Training courses covering Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Incident Investigation, and NHS-specific approaches for safety, quality, and investigation professionals.
• ISEP Environmental Sustainability Training Courses ISEP-certified sustainability and environmental management training covering Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management, Environmental Sustainability Skills for Workforce and Managers, Carbon Footprinting and Reporting, Pathways to Net Zero, and Waste Management.
• Procurement and Contract Management Training Training courses covering Contract Management, Negotiation, and Sustainable Procurement for procurement professionals and contract managers.
• Management Systems Consultancy Expert consultancy services for implementing, auditing, and maintaining management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025, ISO 13485, ISO 50001, and ISO certification, with associated gap analysis, auditing, and certification support.
• Business Improvement Consultancy (Lean, Six Sigma, Procurement) Consultancy services for Lean, Six Sigma, and Procurement and Contract Management implementation, plus environmental sustainability advisory engagements.

Named customers65 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BSI Group: UK-headquartered global standards body that, like Bywater, delivers CQI/IRCA-certified ISO lead auditor, internal auditor and conversion training across the same standards (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001) plus management systems consultancy. BSI is Bywater's most direct UK competitor and the standards owner whose courses Bywater's accreditations are tied to.
• Lloyd's Register (LRQA): Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) firm with an ISO training and consulting arm delivering CQI/IRCA-certified auditor courses and management systems implementation services — directly overlapping Bywater's ISO lead auditor and consultancy portfolio.
• SGS Academy: SGS's training division offers ISO management systems training (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001) and business improvement courses globally, mirroring Bywater's blended public / in-company / virtual delivery model and consultancy wrap-around.
• NQA (now part of DCC Group): UK-based certification body delivering CQI/IRCA-certified ISO lead auditor and internal auditor training plus management systems consultancy. Closely comparable UK peer in catalogue breadth, accreditation stack and target customer profile.
• DQS: Germany-headquartered certification and training group offering ISO auditor courses, business improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) and management systems consulting — direct overlap with Bywater's ISO auditor training plus Lean/Six Sigma portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC conglomerate offering certified ISO/management systems training through its own academy alongside testing and certification services. Far broader portfolio than Bywater but competes for the same ISO training and consultancy wallet share.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC firm with a Learning & Development line covering ISO standards and business improvement training. Overlaps with Bywater on lead auditor courses and management systems consultancy at enterprise scale Bywater cannot match.
• DNV: Norwegian-headquartered TIC and assurance provider running certified ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 auditor training plus management systems advisory — competitive overlap with Bywater's certifications and consultancy offering across multiple sectors.

Emerging players

• QA Ltd: Large UK-based commercial training provider whose catalogue includes ISO, cyber, governance and business improvement courses. Broader and more tech-centric portfolio than Bywater, with growing overlap in cyber/ISO training and a stronger digital platform.

Others

• CITSMART (training & consultancy): Globally operating ISO and business improvement training/consultancy outfit covering similar QMS/EMS/OHS standards. Comparable niche-services peer, useful as a benchmark for distributed delivery and pricing in non-UK markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles1 record

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