Developing high performance engineering teams

Equip your engineering workforce for the demands of modern industry with immersive, performance-focused training solutions.

The engineering industry is under pressure to:
Build stronger early-career talent pipelines to secure essential technical and engineering skills
Upskill and future-proof leaders for advanced manufacturing, digital systems, and smart technologies
Close critical capability gaps in automation, data analytics, AI and advanced engineering disciplines
Strengthen collaboration between design, production and quality teams
Foster agile, learning-oriented cultures that support continuous innovation and adaptation
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Why outdoor development training matters for the Engineering Industry

Engineering environments demand precision, teamwork, problem-solving and strong leadership. Traditional classroom learning alone cannot fully prepare teams for the operational challenges they face. Our experiential learning approach helps engineering professionals develop practical capability for real-world scenarios — improving performance back in the workplace.

51%

of corporate training programs now include experiential learning as a core component

75%

higher skill retention is achieved by learners compared to classroom-based training

85%

 of participants say experiential learning improves their ability to apply skills directly on the job

92%

of employers say it is vital for career readiness, and 91% prefer candidates with this type of experience

30%

boost in employee engagement is seen by companies using experiential learning.

21%

higher productivity is achieved by organisations with highly engaged employees, demonstrating the operational impact of immersive development programmes

Explore our development programmes – each one tailored to your business needs.

Early Careers Training
With our Corporate Training we can provide Early Careers training and support which can help new employees kick-start their career. Learn more online today
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Leadership Training
Are you looking to develop your future management team? We will design a programme for you that markedly improves performance.
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Corporate Team Building
Are you looking to bring together your team to improve relationships and communication before your next big project? We will design a programme for you that markedly improves performance.
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Apprenticeships for engineering organisations

While technical expertise drives engineering success, strong business operations, effective leadership and professional support functions are essential to sustainable growth. Our apprenticeship programmes support engineering businesses by developing confident leaders, skilled administrators and high-performing support teams who keep operations running efficiently.

Operational excellence

Business and administration apprentices help streamline processes, improve communication and strengthen organisational efficiency within engineering environments.

Future-ready leadership skills

Leadership and management apprenticeships develop supervisors and team leaders who can confidently manage projects, people and performance.

Stronger support functions

From HR and finance to project coordination and customer service, apprentices strengthen the backbone of your engineering organisation.

Improved workforce retention

Investing in professional development increases engagement, loyalty and long-term career progression.

Sustainable business growth

Developing internal leadership and business capability supports succession planning, productivity and long-term resilience.

Improved productivity

Apprentices contribute to operational performance while they train, supporting efficiency, quality standards, and continuous improvement across the business.

Why Skern Training & Skills?

  • Specialist experience supporting UK engineering and manufacturing organisations. We understand the operational pressures, compliance requirements and workforce challenges facing engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses across the UK.
  • Bespoke workforce development programmes tailored to engineering environments. Our training solutions are designed around your specific sector, organisational structure and performance goals — not off-the-shelf content.
  • Experiential learning that reflects real engineering challenges. We use applied, practical learning approaches that mirror workplace scenarios, strengthening problem-solving, communication and leadership capability.
  • Apprenticeship provision aligned to professional and industry standards. Our Business, Administration and Leadership apprenticeships are delivered to nationally recognised standards and adapted to suit engineering contexts.
  • Proven impact on leadership capability, team performance and workforce retention.Our programmes are designed to drive measurable improvements in engagement, productivity and long-term organisational resilience.
“Activities were very fun and engaging — they included everyone and linked clearly to life and work skills.”
— Baxi course participant

Don’t just take our word for it....

Course participant feedback from the automotive industry

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