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: 30th September 2025
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: 1st October
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
This six-day course equips manufacturing professionals with the tools and confidence to lead data-driven improvement projects. Combining Lean and Six Sigma methodology, it provides a practical framework to improve quality, reduce variation, and increase efficiency.
Delivered in three two-day blocks, the structure allows for application between sessions to embed learning.
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Who it's for: CI practitioners, engineers, team managers in manufacturing
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Format: 6 days (three 2-day sessions), with DMAIC project
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Start date: 8th October
Advanced Operational Excellence Leadership Programme (LCS Level 2a)
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 September
Lean Leader Programme
A focused two-day course for manufacturing directors, senior leaders, and business owners who want to lead Lean from the top. The programme explores how to create the conditions for Lean to thrive, align strategy and operations, and build a culture of performance and accountability.
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Who it's for: Senior leaders, directors, and owners in manufacturing
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Format: 2 days, in-person
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Start date: 16th September