Subsidised IMechE training for engineering businesses suffering with the effects of the pandemic

Aware of the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the engineering community, we, at the Institution, have decided to provide support by offering Lean and Six Sigma training at a lower cost at least until March 2021.

As an experienced business improvement training provider, we believe that the introduction of a continuous improvement mindset in businesses is a leading indicator to become more resilient and survive for the future.

Why Lean and Six Sigma?

Lean and Six Sigma support, coordinate and facilitate implementation of new and improved structures and processes through the removal of waste activities and increase in quality outcomes. Effective deployment of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies will help businesses identify post pandemic improvement opportunities, and implement systematic enhancement of standard work and capability, enabling better management of inventory levels, stock availability and higher levels of on time, in full – OTIF – delivery.

Which training will be available?

• Introduction to structured problem solving using Lean Sigma
• Lean basics
• Lean Practitioner
• Lean Leader
• Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Root cause analysis
• Yellow Belt Programme

Prices start from £300 per person + VAT.

IMechE training can be delivered online (via live virtual classrooms) or at a company’s premisses in-house, depending on the amount of people that need training and the COVID-19 restrictions in place. Scheduled training is available, but businesses can also contact the Learning & Development team at training@imeche.org to arrange alternative dates or create a bespoke programme designed to meet their specific requirements.

Extra help for business in the Sheffield City Region

Sheffield City Region (SCR) have released a special fund for businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis, and it is inviting employers to apply for Skills Bank co-investment in training to help their businesses. This means that these businesses only pay for 20% of the cost of the IMechE subsidised Lean and Six Sigma training (from £60 per person per day + VAT).

To be eligible for the co-investment, businesses must have an operational base within the Sheffield City Region and aspire to improve and expand. Our advisors will help you with plans for growth and funding applications. For more information, visit imeche.org/ssbtrainingsupport.

For more information on IMechE's COVID-19 Recovery Programme, visit: imeche.org/training/covidrecoveryprogramme.

For more information on Lean and Six Sigma or any other training, please visit imeche.org/training or contact us at training@imeche.org or call +44 (0) 20 7304 6907.