LONDON — July 6, 2026 — SARD and Totara have introduced a new system integration that helps reduce duplication and improve data flow across National Health Service (NHS) organizations.

Totara’s learning management system (LMS) manages and tracks mandatory training and compliance for clinicians, while SARD supports medical appraisal, revalidation and workforce planning. The integration seamlessly connects these functions by automatically transferring completed training records from Totara into SARD’s appraisal records to support revalidation.

By allowing data to flow between the two systems, the integration eliminates manual data entry and the need to switch between systems, improves data accuracy and ensures training records are visible within appraisal workflows, helping drive compliance and engagement. In return, appraisal data can be fed back into Totara to provide a more holistic organizational view of performance and compliance.

The two systems are linked using a stable identifier, such as a General Medical Council (GMC) number, rather than email addresses, ensuring accurate matching even when staff move between organizations. Completed mandatory training and appraisal records are automatically transferred between the two systems through a regular overnight data feed.

A successful pilot was implemented at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. Since going live in November 2022, following a simple configuration process, the integration has facilitated the automatic transfer of training certifications to support 2,000 appraisals annually. Manual processes have been replaced, eliminating the need for doctors and administrative teams to upload training evidence into the SARD system.

SARD and Totara each work with between 60 and 80 NHS trusts, meaning more than 20 trusts that use both systems now have access to the new integration.

Phil Bottle, managing director at SARD, said, “Individual NHS systems doing one thing well isn’t enough anymore. For SARD, the real value comes from systems working together. By integrating with Totara, we’re removing duplication, improving data quality and making it easier for clinicians to bring together their training and appraisal records in one place. Ultimately, it’s about simplifying processes and supporting NHS teams with connected, accurate information, not adding to their workload.”

Tim Newham, head of healthcare at Totara, said, “We have developed a seamless connection between the Totara and SARD systems to transform how NHS organizations manage medical appraisal and mandatory training. Built on shared principles of open APIs and modular systems, the partnership reflects a broader strategy to create a more connected digital ecosystem across the NHS, enabling joined-up reporting, streamlined processes and better workforce insight without adding administrative burden. We’re looking forward to making the integration available to our shared customers.”

Doctor revalidation in England is a regulatory process led by the GMC that requires all licensed doctors to regularly demonstrate they are up to date and fit to practice to maintain their license. The process is built around annual appraisals, during which doctors review their full scope of work and compile supporting evidence, such as continuing professional development, feedback and clinical outcomes. This information is assessed over a five-year cycle by a senior clinician, who makes a recommendation to the GMC.

About Totara

Totara is a global leader in learning management technologies, supporting more than 1,500 customers and 21 million users worldwide. Its flagship product, Totara Learn, is a customizable LMS trusted to deliver mission-critical learning for multinational corporations, government agencies and midsize enterprises.

Totara serves the U.K. government and health care sectors and the U.S. public sector, with TotaraGov offering a FedRAMP Authorized LMS purpose-built for government training. Totara also operates through a global network of more than 75 partners that provide implementation, customization and support across a variety of industries. With offices in the U.K., the U.S. and New Zealand, Totara’s more than 200 team members continue to deliver reliable, mission-critical compliance and learning solutions worldwide.

For more information, visit www.totara.com.