The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental, international organization that develops and publishes standards used to ensure the safety, health, and quality of products and services. ISO 29993 is a standard developed to provide guidance for the delivery of learning services outside formal education.

The ISO 29993 standard was developed to provide guidance to the public, private and non-profit sectors in the development, delivery, and assessment of learning services outside of formal education. This includes activities such as training, workshops, seminars, and other learning events. The standard outlines the requirements for setting up and delivering learning services that are safe, effective, and of high quality.

The standard is divided into several sections. The first section provides an introduction to the standard, an overview of the scope of the standard, and a description of the different types of learning services that are covered. The second section provides guidance on the design and development of learning services. This includes topics such as the selection of content, the development of learning objectives, the selection of appropriate resources and materials, and the development of assessment plans.

The third section provides guidance on the delivery of learning services. This includes topics such as the selection of appropriate methods and tools, the delivery of learning services in an effective and efficient manner, the use of appropriate feedback mechanisms, and the use of appropriate assessment techniques. The fourth section provides guidance on the evaluation of learning services. This includes topics such as the use of appropriate evaluation methods, the use of appropriate data collection techniques, and the analysis of evaluation data.

Finally, the fifth section provides guidance on the management of learning services. This includes topics such as the development of policies and procedures, the monitoring and review of learning services, and the management of resources.

Overall, the ISO 29993 standard provides guidance to ensure that learning services outside of formal education are safe, effective, and of high quality. The standard outlines the requirements for setting up and delivering learning services, and provides guidance on the design, delivery, evaluation, and management of learning services. This ensures that the learning services are effective and meet the needs of the learners.