Upcoming Courses for Manufacturing Professionals
Explore our latest programmes designed specifically for manufacturers. Each course is practical, focused on real-world results, and led by experienced practitioners who understand the challenges of operational leadership and continuous improvement.
First Line Leader Programme
A practical development programme for new and aspiring team leaders in manufacturing. This course builds the confidence and capability needed to lead people, manage performance, and support daily improvement on the shop floor.
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Who it's for: New and frontline leaders in manufacturing
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Format: 9 days (1 day per week), face-to-face in Manchester
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Start date: 29th January 2026
Continuous Improvement Practitioner (LCS Levels 1b and 1c)
A six-day programme designed for manufacturing professionals responsible for delivering improvement projects. Participants learn how to apply Lean principles, eliminate waste, and use structured problem-solving techniques such as A3, 8D, and DMAIC.
Delegates typically deliver upwards of £30k in savings or value through their improvement project, against a training investment of £2,000.
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Who it's for: Team leaders, CI leads, engineers and supervisors in manufacturing
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Format: 6 days, classroom-based with workplace project
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Start date: 27th January 2026
Advanced CI Leadership Programme (LCS Level 2a and 2b)
This four-day programme is for experienced Lean practitioners and operational leaders ready to embed enterprise-wide continuous improvement. Accredited at LCS Level 2a, it builds capability in coaching, strategy deployment, and sustaining cultural change.
Delivered in two blocks of two days, the programme includes a best practice site visit to Jaguar Land Rover Halewood.
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Who it's for: Senior CI professionals, operations leaders, Lean coaches
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Format: 4 days (two 2-day sessions), includes site visit to Jaguar Land Rover Halewood
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Start date: 3rd February 2026