Avetta, a global provider of supply chain risk management software, has launched Avetta University, a new learning resource embedded within its AI-powered Avetta One platform
The initiative is designed to deliver essential health and safety e-training for suppliers and contractors, helping hiring companies ensure every part of their supply chain is fully prepared for work.
Health and safety training plays a critical role in risk management by supporting safe and consistent job execution. Despite this, nearly one in four organisations acknowledge that they do not provide sufficient training to suppliers and contractors, even though more than half say they would like to do so.
Avetta University addresses this gap by offering a carefully curated library of training courses. Hiring clients can select relevant courses and require suppliers and contractors to complete them before starting work. At the same time, suppliers and contractors can independently enrol in courses, gaining certificates that strengthen their credentials and competitiveness. Because the learning platform is fully integrated into Avetta One, training records and certificates are easily accessed and managed alongside other platform features.
“We’re committed to helping every company make health and safety a top priority, particularly suppliers and contractors who need flexible, accessible training that fits how they work,” said Abid Yousuf, Chief Customer Officer at Avetta.
“With Avetta University, we're making it seamless to improve health and safety performance across entire supply chains with training that’s as easy to deploy and participate in as it is essential.”
The course catalogue combines content from leading external providers with short, targeted learning modules developed by Avetta’s instructional design team and subject matter experts from its Risk Advisory practice. Training covers areas such as strengthening health and safety systems, improving compliance, reducing serious injuries and fatalities, and building effective safety leadership and culture. Frontline topics include chemical, electrical and mechanical safety, environmental awareness, emergency planning, first aid, and working safely at height. The library will continue to expand in response to customer needs, industry developments, updated safety data and user feedback.
“At Black Hills Energy, we’re raising the bar for supplier and contractor readiness,” said Jamie Huntington, Supplier Diversity and Development Manager at Black Hills Energy. “Through Avetta University, we deliver essential training upfront ensuring every supplier and contractor is prepared and aligned with our standards. This approach improves communication, enhances safety and builds confidence in the quality of our partnerships.”
Alongside Avetta University, the company also offers Job Ready Pathways, which provide practical guidance to help organisations identify the appropriate safety training for specific high-risk roles and activities. Available through Avetta’s member benefits resources, these pathways align job tasks with recommended training to support consistent onboarding and stronger safety performance.
Avetta further enhances its offering through partnerships with recognised industry organisations, including the American Society of Safety Professionals and the National Safety Council. These collaborations provide customers with access to discounted professional memberships, instructor-led courses and recognised certifications. Together, Avetta University, Job Ready Pathways and these partnerships create an integrated ecosystem that supports workforce readiness and long-term safety performance across global supply chains.
