Training Courses for Manufacturing Teams
Instructor-led Microsoft, admin and management training for production, planning and office teams – delivered on site around shift patterns, remotely via Teams or at our public venues.
Manufacturing Staff Training · UK-wide
Instructor-led Microsoft, admin and management training for production, planning and office teams – delivered on site around shift patterns, remotely via Teams or at our public venues.
Certificated training
Onsite, remote or public
Shift-friendly scheduling
Volume discounts on 5+ courses
Training Courses for Manufacturing Teams
Keys Training® provides instructor-led Microsoft Office, Copilot, admin and management-skills training for manufacturing businesses – from shop-floor supervisors newly promoted into management to planning, quality and office staff.
In-house training course delivered in a client boardroom for a manufacturing team
Training delivered for
Food & drink producers
Engineering & metals manufacturers
Electrical & electronics manufacturers
Packaging & print producers
Automotive & rail suppliers
Chemicals & plastics manufacturers
Courses built around production and office teams
Every course below can be delivered in-house on site around shift patterns, or remotely via Teams for planning and office staff. Click a course for the full outline or browse the full course finder.
Microsoft & digital skills
Microsoft Excel (Intro to Advanced)
Production data, stock control and reporting spreadsheets.
View courseMicrosoft Copilot (AI)
Practical, safe use of Copilot in Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel.
View courseMicrosoft Project
Planning maintenance schedules, projects and shutdowns.
View courseAdministration & communication skills
Report Writing for Business
Clear production, quality and incident reporting.
View courseCustomer Service Skills
For order processing and account management teams.
View courseMinute Taking Skills
Accurate notes from production and planning meetings.
View courseManagement & personal effectiveness
Management Skills for Emerging Managers
For shift and production supervisors newly promoted from the floor.
View courseConflict Management
De-escalation and resolution skills for the production floor.
View courseTrain the Trainer
Helping experienced staff pass on skills internally.
View courseTime & Priority Management
Managing production targets, admin and shift handovers.
View courseIn-house, remote or public: you choose
In-house at your site
Delivered in a meeting room or training area on your production site.
- Scheduled around shift patterns
- Trainer travel included nationwide
- Group sizes from 4 to 20
Remote via Microsoft Teams
Ideal for planning, quality and office staff working across sites.
- Small group or 1-to-1 sessions
- No production downtime needed
- Teams invites managed by us
Public courses with volume discounts
Send individuals to our UK venues when group training doesn’t fit.
- Preston, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Birmingham
- Discounts on multiple bookings
- Same certificated outcome
From enquiry to certificates in four steps
Tell us what your team needs
Call or email with the course, rough numbers and location. We’ll recommend the right level and format – no hard sell.
Pick a date, confirm the quote
We send available trainer dates and a written quotation. You confirm with a PO or payment and we reserve your trainer.
Pre-course tailoring
Your trainer calls to understand attendee roles and gather real examples, so the course fits how your team actually works.
Training day and follow-up
Course delivered 9:30 to 4:30 (or times to suit shifts). Attendees receive certificates, reference material and free post-course support.
Support before, during and after
- A dedicated point of contact for your booking
- Pre-course evaluation forms to set the right level
- Help planning and customising closed courses
- Course certificates for attendee training records
Nationwide, at your site or ours
Our trainers travel to manufacturing sites and offices across England, Scotland and Wales. Public courses run at venues in:
PrestonLiverpoolManchesterLeedsBirminghamLondon
- Post-course management feedback reviews
- Free post-course telephone and email support
- Trainer matched to your team’s experience and pace
- Quality reference material attendees keep
Why manufacturing teams choose Keys Training
We’ve been training UK manufacturers for over two decades. Here’s what that means in practice.
Over 25 years training food, engineering, electronics and packaging manufacturers across the UK.
Company history
No hard sell – every enquiry starts with a free call to understand what your production or office team needs.
Our approach
Sessions scheduled around early, late and night shifts so training doesn’t interrupt production.
Flexible delivery
Questions L&D teams ask us
Can training be scheduled around our shift patterns?
Yes, we regularly schedule half-day and bitesize sessions around early, late and night shifts so cover is maintained on the production line.
Do you deliver training on site at our factory?
Yes, most manufacturing clients choose in-house training in a meeting room or training area on site. We’ll check any site induction or PPE requirements with you beforehand.
How much does manufacturing staff training cost?
In-house Microsoft 365 and Copilot courses start from £695 + VAT for up to 8 attendees. Business and management skills courses start from £845 + VAT. Public course places start from £325 + VAT per person.
Can management training help supervisors newly promoted from the shop floor?
Yes, our Management Skills for Emerging Managers course is specifically aimed at first-time supervisors and team leaders, including those promoted from production roles.
Can multiple shifts attend the same course on different days?
Yes, we can repeat a session for different shift cohorts, or run shorter bitesize sessions so each shift gets the same content.
How many staff can attend a course?
Group sizes are flexible, from 1-to-1 coaching for a new supervisor up to 20 delegates for a classroom-style session.
Do you offer discounts for multiple sites or courses?
Yes. Book five or more courses on a single purchase order and arrange them across the next 12 months at a discounted rate – useful for manufacturers training teams across several sites.
Which manufacturing businesses have you worked with?
We’ve delivered training for food and drink producers, engineering and metals manufacturers, electrical and electronics manufacturers, and packaging producers across the UK.
Arrange training for your manufacturing team.
Tell us the course, rough numbers and where you are. A training advisor will reply within one working day with options and a fixed fee.