Electrical Distributors' Association (EDA)
Founded in 1914, the EDA is the trade association for electrical wholesale distributors in the UK. The EDA supports and represents UK wholesalers, that join as Members, with Affiliated Membership open to manufacturers, solution providers and service providers.
Years awarded: 2022, 2025
Region: London
Size: 1-49 employees
Sector: Construction and engineering
Powering sector excellence through digital learning
Themes: Upskilling
Topics: Bespoke training
This trade association’s product knowledge training programme addresses skills gaps across the electrical wholesale sector. Enhanced with significant digital investment, it now offers flexible online delivery which has increased participation by 300%. With 210 organisations benefitting, it supports induction, early careers and continuous development. The programme has demonstrated career impact and a strong financial ROI of 132% for the organisation.
Inspiring learning through engaging content
Themes: Talent pipeline / Career pathways; Upskilling
Topics: Bespoke training
This not-for-profit trade association for the UK electrical wholesale sector addressed the lack of specialist training for member organisations through a programme which offered high quality textbooks and accreditation. The training has been completed by 1400 learners, with businesses accessing the programme increasing from 25 organisations in 142 branches in 2018 to 69 organisations in 297 branches in 2020.
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