AWARDING ORGANISATION
Setting the standard for railway learning.
Under our Royal Charter, CIRO operates as an Awarding Organisation, enabling us to design, develop and endorse qualifications tailored specifically to the railway.
Working closely with industry partners, we ensure that learning reflects the real demands of modern rail operations— supporting organisations to build capability, improve performance and develop their people with confidence.
Our approach combines industry insight with robust quality assurance, ensuring all qualifications meet high professional standards while remaining practical, relevant and impactful.
Working with CIRO has strengthened the quality and impact of our Diploma in Initial Signaller Training. Their endorsement provides a trusted benchmark, aligns our programme with industry standards, and reinforces signalling as a respected career pathway. CIRO’ s assurance processes ensure consistent, high-quality training, giving learners greater confidence in their skills.
Marie Brierley Head of Operations Leadership and Development Network Rail
Learning Brochure 2026 Page 23