Training courses - Career stage
Browse our training courses by career stage.
Mentoring towards Professional Registration
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | ONE DAY | HYBRID
With an increasing demand for online learning, we have taken the fundamental information from our full day courses and condensed it down into short, informative learning sessions.
Assisting with the development of engineers and technicians in their journey to become Professionally Registered can be a rewarding experience for both you and your mentee.
Preparing for Professional Registration
EARLY / MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | TWO DAYS | HYBRID
With increased demand for online learning we have created a live webinar for those interested in becoming Professionally Registered. Professional Registration can enhance you career prospects by recognising your skills and experience and demonstrating your commitment to professionalism.
These professional qualifications are peer-assessed and internationally recognised. The IET is licensed by the Engineering Council to assessapplicants and award the following titles CEng, IEng, EngTech and ICTTech.
Writing evidence for Professional Registration
EARLY / MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | 4.5 HOURS | ONLINE
This 4.5 hour live online course including a short break, is designed to support individuals who are ready to write their application for Professional Registration or those who are coaching an applicant on their written evidence to become Professionally Registered through the IET.
During this course delegates will learn how to create concise evidence to support competences. It also teaches applicants how to avoid revealing sensitive information.
By working with the competency framework set out and maintained by the Engineering Council, the UK-SPEC, this course
will take you through writing evidence to capture information that demonstrates the qualities and behaviours required to showcase an applicant's competence.
Working with a detailed case study, delegates will be able to extract the information needed for Professional Registration to ensure evidence is clear, concise and desensitised/declassified.
Art of being assertive
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Many of us find it difficult to say no. This often results in us being weighed down with extra work and ultimately feeling under pressure and undervalued.
This introductory session aims to provide you with the basic skills to be more assertive, to ensure that your opinions are counted and that you can take control of your work/life balance.
Back to basics with presenting
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Presentations are the best way of communicating ideas and information to a group, as it allows immediate interaction between all the participants; however, they can be one of the most daunting tasks we undertake.
This interactive session gives an overview of the key steps needed in order to conduct an effective professional presentation.
Commercial awareness for technical people
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,C | ONE DAY | ONLINE
The aim of this one-day course is to expose the commercial context within which technical work is carried out.
It is to allow technical staff to understand how they fit into a larger picture, why they may be asked to undertake tasks that may not appear to be technical and the impact their interactions have within the commercial context.
Communicating for success
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Being able to communicate effectively with those around us is vital to our success. At times, we can all find this challenging causing certain key relationships to break down.
This introductory session looks at the different ways that we can communicate with people to ensure a productive, harmonious and trusted working relationship is maintained.
Dealing with conflict
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
There will be certain times that we have to deal with difficult situations or
people which may result in conflict in the workplace.
Dealing with these situations can be tricky and also quite stressful. This session aims to provide you with the fundamental skills to be able to handle conflict in a calm and assertive manner.
Distributed generation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | IN-PERSON
The Distributed Generation course is a four-day live virtual programme split into two weeks.
The training course supports the increasing demand for engineers skilled in distributed generation.
Our leading industry experts will combine technical information with real-world case studies, helping you apply the examples to your own circumstances.
Whether you are new to the industry, want a greater understanding, or are looking for a refresher, this in-depth course has been designed to provide engineers with a practical understanding of the technical issues relating to distributed generation.
Earthing and bonding
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Take part in expert training in Railway Earthing and Bonding. This technical seminar is based on the IET guidance in Railway Earthing and Bonding for AC Electrified Railways.
Railway systems interface directly with people, so making sure that an electrified site is properly Earthed and Bonded is critical to eliminating any potential safety issues, protecting equipment and reducing expensive downtime.
Railway Earthing and Bonding will provide insights into the fundamental requirements and design principles of AC electrified railways across core railway engineering disciplines, helping you to broaden your knowledge and experience within this complex area of engineering.
If you’re interested in attending a future Earthing and Bonding technical course, please register your interest to be kept up to date with future dates.
Effective negotiation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Negotiation is not only used for business purposes, it is something we do all the time.
For example, we use it in our social lives perhaps when agreeing a time to meet. Sometimes negotiation is seen as a means to benefit ourselves rather than both parties and is therefore open to misuse.
This practical session looks at the process of successful negotiation and how to achieve a win/win situation.
Electrical safety management
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
This course has helped hundreds of delegates to audit their policies and procedures through the simple approach of the Code of Practice.
This course is based on our 2nd edition Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management.
- In-person course: You will be given a physical copy of the book at the event.
- Live virtual course: A digital book copy will be emailed to you the day before the event.
High voltage engineering and testing
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | THREE DAYS | IN-PERSON
HVET is the only training course of its kind, providing information and insight into the methods, techniques and technologies within the high voltage testing and transmission engineering industry.
From the basics of high voltage power systems, to more advanced methodology and practice, the course covers individual components and fundamental aspects of high voltage testing techniques both in the classroom and in an active high voltage testing lab.
You’ll gain expert tuition from engineering practitioners and learn through interactive sessions, industrial experiences and case studies. All attendees also receive a digital copy of High-Voltage Engineering and Testing, 3rd edition as part of their registration.
Introduction to management
EARLY / MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Finding the style of management that suits you and your team can
be challenging.
Our Introductory session will give you the tools that enhance your current management and leadership qualities.
Introduction to negotiation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | ONE DAY | ONLINE
Negotiation is a skill used for both business purposes such as with clients, stakeholders and suppliers, as well as in our personal lives, such as buying a car or a house. Negotiation is often seen to benefit ourselves rather than both parties and is therefore open to misuse.
This practical course explores, and allows you to practice, negotiation with a view to ensure a fair and mutual outcome for both parties.
Making an impact with your CV
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Getting your CV noticed amongst the hundreds of other applicants is vital to your success in being selected for interview. Knowing what to include in and how to structure your CV, will help you stand out from the crowd.
Managing change
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
This introductory and interactive session on change management, looks at the impact change can have on individuals, why change sometimes fails in organisations and what steps are required to successfully manage and implement change.
Modern antenna range measurements
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | ONLINE
This interactive, live virtual, training course will provide delegates with an understanding of modern near-field antenna range measurements.
The course is led by Prof. Stuart Gregson, the lead author Principles of Planar Near-Field Antenna Measurements and co-author of Theory and Practice of Modern Antenna Range Measurements.
Topics covered include an introduction to antennas and antenna measurements, planar, cylindrical, and spherical near-field measurements and theory, compact antenna test ranges, advanced antenna measurements, uncertainty budgets, post-processing, reflection suppression, compressive sensing, applications and much more!
The course focuses on the practicalities of antenna measurements, asking what do we want to measure and how do we do it. This approach will enable you to apply your learning to your own contexts back in the office.
My Skills My Life ambassador training
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | 4 HOURS | ONLINE
The My Skills My Life Ambassador training is a hands-on session designed to equip STEM professionals with the skills and confidence to deliver impactful outreach to young people, especially girls.
Participants learn how to use the My Skills My Life resource, develop inclusive and engaging sessions, and recognise themselves as role models who can inspire future STEM talent. The workshop also includes bias awareness, public speaking practice, and provides ambassador support and impact tracking.
Passive radar
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Passive Radar course is the only technical course of its kind, covering both the fundamentals and latest technologies and trends through comprehensive online sessions.
The course is led by Radar expert Prof. Hugh Griffiths, Dept of Electronic & Electrical Eng Faculty of Engineering Science, UCL and Professor Chris Baker, University of Birmingham.
The two day online course focuses on the fundamentals of passive radar operations, as well as tackling specific challenges such as image detection and surveillance.
Topics covered include advanced signal processing, passive SAR/ISAR imaging, passive detection and location, and triangulation.
The course includes industry examples and case studies to solidify your understanding.
Planning to run effective meetings
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Sometimes we attend meetings and find ourselves wondering why we are there or why it has taken nearly one hour to go over one point.
Planning and running an effective meeting does require a certain set of skills and techniques which will be discussed during this introductory session.
Project management techniques
EARLY / MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: C | TWO DAYS | HYBRID
Success in engineering and technology means there can be no room for error. However, ensuring a large project is managed without problems is sometimes easier said than done.
The aim of this two-day course is to bring out the factors that make the difference between success and failure. It provides key concepts to enable project managers and others to understand the full breadth of project management and offers practical tools to help successful delivery or projects.
During this course you will be introduced to tools for handling the various aspects of project management – technical, strategic, organisational and people management.
Railway electrification
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FIVE DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Railway Electrification Infrastructure and Systems (REIS) course is a flexible five-day technical training programme spread over two weeks, covering the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to improve the performance of your electrification projects.
By providing a holistic yet practical overview of railway electrification, the course aims to give attendees a solid grounding in the field to advance their professional development, enable effective collaboration across disciplines and, ultimately, improve the performance of railway electrification projects.
Railway signalling and control systems
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | SIX DAYS | IN-PERSON
The IET Railway Signalling, and Control Systems (RSCS) Professional Development Course is a six-day training session presented live by expert trainers who have worked on railway systems around the world.
The programme of this well-established course is updated year after year to provide you with the most up-to-date contemporary training on signalling and control systems.
This year, the course has been split into two parts giving you the option to attend the whole course (Parts A and B) or part of it (Part A or Part B).
Part A is live virtual and will cover the fundamentals of signal and control systems as well as, signal system design. Part B will be delivered in-person focussing on systems implementation and includes the technical visit.
This course is in partnership with IRSE, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers.
Safety critical systems
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | IN-PERSON
Focusing on the requirements for functional safety through in-depth discussions and practical training course exercises.
This four-day course provides you with an exhaustive and authoritative description of the criteria for functional safety considering the rapidly increasing system complexity.
The course will allow you to interpret and apply IEC 61508 understanding; combat specific issues for designing and managing safety systems and integrating cybersecurity into overall safety strategy.
The course is comprised of three parts, spread over two weeks and taking place virtually.
Intensive learning in three parts:
-
Part one: Introduction to functional safety
-
Part two: Management, design, assessment, and maintenance
- Part three: Software safety and cyber security
Satcoms
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | SIX DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Satcoms training course will give you a comprehensive understanding of satellite communication technology and applications.
Ideal for early-career professionals, graduate students and anyone wanting a refresher course in key concepts, the course provides a grounding in essential tools and skills to enable you to work across a wide spectrum of terminal manufacturers, platform vendors, satellite providers and network operators.
Benefits of attending the course include:
-
Gain a thorough understanding of link budgets and QoS design
-
Better position yourself to work for satellite manufacturers that design spacecraft and the payload
-
Learn to achieve the most optimal throughput of applications including IP over satellite
-
Understand the core principles, techniques and knowledge required to design complete end-to-end systems.
Semiconductors
ALL CAREER STAGE | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | ONLINE
The UK faces a critical skills gap and retention issues due to a shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor sector. The sector requires a diverse range of specialist skills, but unfortunately, some of these skills are in extremely short supply in the UK.
This technical course on semiconductors will provide an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals as well as trends and market forecasts, international supply chains and semiconductor taxonomy.
Sensors, actuators, and their interfaces
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B | THREE DAYS | ONLINE
This new technical course covers the fundamental principles of operating, selecting and interfacing sensors and actuators.
Sensors and actuators are used daily in countless applications to ensure accurate and reliable workflows and safer environments.
However, as sensors and actuators are not normally covered academic curricula as a subject in their own right, engineers and technicians often find themselves limited in their knowledge of them.
This live virtual technical training course will empower delegates with a solid understanding of sensor and actuator physics with an emphasis on interfacing with microprocessors, that can be applied across multiple engineering disciplines.
The course will focus on the theory, practical applications, and uses of these fundamental components.
Starting out in coaching
EARLY / MID-CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Coaching is undoubtedly the quickest and most cost-effective method of developing staff members.
Not to be confused with mentoring, coaching provides short term one-to-one development opportunities for individuals to excel in their current role. This session aims to provide you with an introduction to becoming a coach in the workplace
Starting out in management
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | ONE DAY | IN-PERSON
Learn how to manage people more effectively – whether you are a first-time manager in engineering and technology or you’re just looking to refresh your skills.
This course will introduce you to management techniques used for building good working relationships and getting the best performance from your team. Equipped with new techniques, you will return to the workplace more confident in your approach.
Technical report writing - In-person
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,D | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Improve your technical report writing so that you engage readers, clearly communicate your expertise in engineering and technology, and reduce the time needed to produce technical documents.
Technical report writing - online
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,D | 1.5 DAYS | ONLINE
This is a 10-hour ‘Live’ Webinar and has been designed over 1.5 days.
The aim of this Webinar is to enable participants to write effective technical reports. These reports play an important part in the life of many professional people: they are a link between writer, colleagues and clients worldwide.
Reading and writing reports occupies a considerable proportion of working time, particularly for senior staff. Yet many professionals (including those in engineering and technology) lack confidence in their report-writing skills and feel that their credibility suffers because their reports are not a fair reflection of their expertise.
The key skills of mentoring
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE | CPD: 1.5 HOURS
With an increasing demand for online learning, we have taken the fundamental information from our full day courses and condensed it down into short, informative learning sessions.
The use of mentoring has become widespread and mentors are now regarded as one of the most important sources of professional support and advice. This 1.5 hour live online course, aims to explore what is meant by the term mentoring and develop the key skills required to become an effective mentor.
A Model Based Approach To Systems Engineering
MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Learn about ‘Model-Based Systems Engineering’ (MBSE), an approach to systems engineering which uses models to deal with complexity and improve communication with stakeholders.
You will be introduced to all major aspects of MBSE and will also receive advice on how to implement the approach in your organisation.
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Art of being assertive
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Many of us find it difficult to say no. This often results in us being weighed down with extra work and ultimately feeling under pressure and undervalued.
This introductory session aims to provide you with the basic skills to be more assertive, to ensure that your opinions are counted and that you can take control of your work/life balance.
Back to basics with presenting
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Presentations are the best way of communicating ideas and information to a group, as it allows immediate interaction between all the participants; however, they can be one of the most daunting tasks we undertake.
This interactive session gives an overview of the key steps needed in order to conduct an effective professional presentation.
Commercial awareness for technical people
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,C | ONE DAY | ONLINE
The aim of this one-day course is to expose the commercial context within which technical work is carried out.
It is to allow technical staff to understand how they fit into a larger picture, why they may be asked to undertake tasks that may not appear to be technical and the impact their interactions have within the commercial context.
Communicating for success
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Being able to communicate effectively with those around us is vital to our success. At times, we can all find this challenging causing certain key relationships to break down.
This introductory session looks at the different ways that we can communicate with people to ensure a productive, harmonious and trusted working relationship is maintained.
Dealing with conflict
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
There will be certain times that we have to deal with difficult situations or
people which may result in conflict in the workplace.
Dealing with these situations can be tricky and also quite stressful. This session aims to provide you with the fundamental skills to be able to handle conflict in a calm and assertive manner.
Developing effective specifications
MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: B,C,E | ONE DAY | ONLINE
This one-day course enables end-users, technical experts, proponents, internal customers and other key stakeholders to work with procurement and contracting to develop effective and robust specifications and scopes of work, to ensure fit-for-purpose outcomes.
The programme empowers participants to collaborate with all key stakeholders.
Distributed generation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | IN-PERSON
The Distributed Generation course is a four-day live virtual programme split into two weeks.
The training course supports the increasing demand for engineers skilled in distributed generation.
Our leading industry experts will combine technical information with real-world case studies, helping you apply the examples to your own circumstances.
Whether you are new to the industry, want a greater understanding, or are looking for a refresher, this in-depth course has been designed to provide engineers with a practical understanding of the technical issues relating to distributed generation.
Earthing and bonding
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Take part in expert training in Railway Earthing and Bonding. This technical seminar is based on the IET guidance in Railway Earthing and Bonding for AC Electrified Railways.
Railway systems interface directly with people, so making sure that an electrified site is properly Earthed and Bonded is critical to eliminating any potential safety issues, protecting equipment and reducing expensive downtime.
Railway Earthing and Bonding will provide insights into the fundamental requirements and design principles of AC electrified railways across core railway engineering disciplines, helping you to broaden your knowledge and experience within this complex area of engineering.
If you’re interested in attending a future Earthing and Bonding technical course, please register your interest to be kept up to date with future dates.
Effective negotiation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Negotiation is not only used for business purposes, it is something we do all the time.
For example, we use it in our social lives perhaps when agreeing a time to meet. Sometimes negotiation is seen as a means to benefit ourselves rather than both parties and is therefore open to misuse.
This practical session looks at the process of successful negotiation and how to achieve a win/win situation.
Electrical safety management
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
This course has helped hundreds of delegates to audit their policies and procedures through the simple approach of the Code of Practice.
This course is based on our 2nd edition Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management.
- In-person course: You will be given a physical copy of the book at the event.
- Live virtual course: A digital book copy will be emailed to you the day before the event.
High voltage engineering and testing
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | THREE DAYS | IN-PERSON
HVET is the only training course of its kind, providing information and insight into the methods, techniques and technologies within the high voltage testing and transmission engineering industry.
From the basics of high voltage power systems, to more advanced methodology and practice, the course covers individual components and fundamental aspects of high voltage testing techniques both in the classroom and in an active high voltage testing lab.
You’ll gain expert tuition from engineering practitioners and learn through interactive sessions, industrial experiences and case studies. All attendees also receive a digital copy of High-Voltage Engineering and Testing, 3rd edition as part of their registration.
Introduction to management
EARLY / MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Finding the style of management that suits you and your team can
be challenging.
Our Introductory session will give you the tools that enhance your current management and leadership qualities.
Introduction to negotiation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | ONE DAY | ONLINE
Negotiation is a skill used for both business purposes such as with clients, stakeholders and suppliers, as well as in our personal lives, such as buying a car or a house. Negotiation is often seen to benefit ourselves rather than both parties and is therefore open to misuse.
This practical course explores, and allows you to practice, negotiation with a view to ensure a fair and mutual outcome for both parties.
Leading and developing successful teams
MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Managing a team of people can be a difficult task. You may have many different personalities who place different constraints on your time and sometimes this may cause conflict.
Getting your team to work together to perform, requires a manager who is adaptable in their approach and indeed in how they motivate their staff. This interactive session, aims to provide basic hints and tips to address some of these key issues using Bruce Tuckman’s Forming, Storming Norming, Performing model.
Making an impact with your CV
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Getting your CV noticed amongst the hundreds of other applicants is vital to your success in being selected for interview. Knowing what to include in and how to structure your CV, will help you stand out from the crowd.
Managing change
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
This introductory and interactive session on change management, looks at the impact change can have on individuals, why change sometimes fails in organisations and what steps are required to successfully manage and implement change.
Mastering requirements using MBSE
MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: A,B,C | TWO DAYS | ONLINE
Discover how modelling can help you with requirements engineering and
management. Use modelling for effective identification, analysis, validation and specification of requirements.
As well as learning requirements theory and best practice, you will try out modelling techniques for requirements in several hands-on exercises.
Modern antenna range measurements
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | ONLINE
This interactive, live virtual, training course will provide delegates with an understanding of modern near-field antenna range measurements.
The course is led by Prof. Stuart Gregson, the lead author Principles of Planar Near-Field Antenna Measurements and co-author of Theory and Practice of Modern Antenna Range Measurements.
Topics covered include an introduction to antennas and antenna measurements, planar, cylindrical, and spherical near-field measurements and theory, compact antenna test ranges, advanced antenna measurements, uncertainty budgets, post-processing, reflection suppression, compressive sensing, applications and much more!
The course focuses on the practicalities of antenna measurements, asking what do we want to measure and how do we do it. This approach will enable you to apply your learning to your own contexts back in the office.
My Skills My Life ambassador training
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | 4 HOURS | ONLINE
The My Skills My Life Ambassador training is a hands-on session designed to equip STEM professionals with the skills and confidence to deliver impactful outreach to young people, especially girls.
Participants learn how to use the My Skills My Life resource, develop inclusive and engaging sessions, and recognise themselves as role models who can inspire future STEM talent. The workshop also includes bias awareness, public speaking practice, and provides ambassador support and impact tracking.
Passive radar
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Passive Radar course is the only technical course of its kind, covering both the fundamentals and latest technologies and trends through comprehensive online sessions.
The course is led by Radar expert Prof. Hugh Griffiths, Dept of Electronic & Electrical Eng Faculty of Engineering Science, UCL and Professor Chris Baker, University of Birmingham.
The two day online course focuses on the fundamentals of passive radar operations, as well as tackling specific challenges such as image detection and surveillance.
Topics covered include advanced signal processing, passive SAR/ISAR imaging, passive detection and location, and triangulation.
The course includes industry examples and case studies to solidify your understanding.
Planning to run effective meetings
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Sometimes we attend meetings and find ourselves wondering why we are there or why it has taken nearly one hour to go over one point.
Planning and running an effective meeting does require a certain set of skills and techniques which will be discussed during this introductory session.
Project management techniques
EARLY / MID-CAREER | UK-SPEC: C | TWO DAYS | HYBRID
Success in engineering and technology means there can be no room for error. However, ensuring a large project is managed without problems is sometimes easier said than done.
The aim of this two-day course is to bring out the factors that make the difference between success and failure. It provides key concepts to enable project managers and others to understand the full breadth of project management and offers practical tools to help successful delivery or projects.
During this course you will be introduced to tools for handling the various aspects of project management – technical, strategic, organisational and people management.
Railway electrification
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FIVE DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Railway Electrification Infrastructure and Systems (REIS) course is a flexible five-day technical training programme spread over two weeks, covering the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to improve the performance of your electrification projects.
By providing a holistic yet practical overview of railway electrification, the course aims to give attendees a solid grounding in the field to advance their professional development, enable effective collaboration across disciplines and, ultimately, improve the performance of railway electrification projects.
Railway signalling and control systems
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | SIX DAYS | IN-PERSON
The IET Railway Signalling, and Control Systems (RSCS) Professional Development Course is a six-day training session presented live by expert trainers who have worked on railway systems around the world.
The programme of this well-established course is updated year after year to provide you with the most up-to-date contemporary training on signalling and control systems.
This year, the course has been split into two parts giving you the option to attend the whole course (Parts A and B) or part of it (Part A or Part B).
Part A is live virtual and will cover the fundamentals of signal and control systems as well as, signal system design. Part B will be delivered in-person focussing on systems implementation and includes the technical visit.
This course is in partnership with IRSE, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers.
Safety critical systems
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | IN-PERSON
Focusing on the requirements for functional safety through in-depth discussions and practical training course exercises.
This four-day course provides you with an exhaustive and authoritative description of the criteria for functional safety considering the rapidly increasing system complexity.
The course will allow you to interpret and apply IEC 61508 understanding; combat specific issues for designing and managing safety systems and integrating cybersecurity into overall safety strategy.
The course is comprised of three parts, spread over two weeks and taking place virtually.
Intensive learning in three parts:
-
Part one: Introduction to functional safety
-
Part two: Management, design, assessment, and maintenance
- Part three: Software safety and cyber security
Satcoms
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | SIX DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Satcoms training course will give you a comprehensive understanding of satellite communication technology and applications.
Ideal for early-career professionals, graduate students and anyone wanting a refresher course in key concepts, the course provides a grounding in essential tools and skills to enable you to work across a wide spectrum of terminal manufacturers, platform vendors, satellite providers and network operators.
Benefits of attending the course include:
-
Gain a thorough understanding of link budgets and QoS design
-
Better position yourself to work for satellite manufacturers that design spacecraft and the payload
-
Learn to achieve the most optimal throughput of applications including IP over satellite
-
Understand the core principles, techniques and knowledge required to design complete end-to-end systems.
Semiconductors
ALL CAREER STAGE | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | ONLINE
The UK faces a critical skills gap and retention issues due to a shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor sector. The sector requires a diverse range of specialist skills, but unfortunately, some of these skills are in extremely short supply in the UK.
This technical course on semiconductors will provide an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals as well as trends and market forecasts, international supply chains and semiconductor taxonomy.
Sensors, actuators, and their interfaces
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B | THREE DAYS | ONLINE
This new technical course covers the fundamental principles of operating, selecting and interfacing sensors and actuators.
Sensors and actuators are used daily in countless applications to ensure accurate and reliable workflows and safer environments.
However, as sensors and actuators are not normally covered academic curricula as a subject in their own right, engineers and technicians often find themselves limited in their knowledge of them.
This live virtual technical training course will empower delegates with a solid understanding of sensor and actuator physics with an emphasis on interfacing with microprocessors, that can be applied across multiple engineering disciplines.
The course will focus on the theory, practical applications, and uses of these fundamental components.
Starting out in coaching
EARLY / MID-CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Coaching is undoubtedly the quickest and most cost-effective method of developing staff members.
Not to be confused with mentoring, coaching provides short term one-to-one development opportunities for individuals to excel in their current role. This session aims to provide you with an introduction to becoming a coach in the workplace
Starting out in management
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | ONE DAY | IN-PERSON
Learn how to manage people more effectively – whether you are a first-time manager in engineering and technology or you’re just looking to refresh your skills.
This course will introduce you to management techniques used for building good working relationships and getting the best performance from your team. Equipped with new techniques, you will return to the workplace more confident in your approach.
Technical report writing - In-person
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,D | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Improve your technical report writing so that you engage readers, clearly communicate your expertise in engineering and technology, and reduce the time needed to produce technical documents.
Technical report writing - online
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,D | 1.5 DAYS | ONLINE
This is a 10-hour ‘Live’ Webinar and has been designed over 1.5 days.
The aim of this Webinar is to enable participants to write effective technical reports. These reports play an important part in the life of many professional people: they are a link between writer, colleagues and clients worldwide.
Reading and writing reports occupies a considerable proportion of working time, particularly for senior staff. Yet many professionals (including those in engineering and technology) lack confidence in their report-writing skills and feel that their credibility suffers because their reports are not a fair reflection of their expertise.
The key skills of mentoring
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE | CPD: 1.5 HOURS
With an increasing demand for online learning, we have taken the fundamental information from our full day courses and condensed it down into short, informative learning sessions.
The use of mentoring has become widespread and mentors are now regarded as one of the most important sources of professional support and advice. This 1.5 hour live online course, aims to explore what is meant by the term mentoring and develop the key skills required to become an effective mentor.
Art of being assertive
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Many of us find it difficult to say no. This often results in us being weighed down with extra work and ultimately feeling under pressure and undervalued.
This introductory session aims to provide you with the basic skills to be more assertive, to ensure that your opinions are counted and that you can take control of your work/life balance.
Back to basics with presenting
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Presentations are the best way of communicating ideas and information to a group, as it allows immediate interaction between all the participants; however, they can be one of the most daunting tasks we undertake.
This interactive session gives an overview of the key steps needed in order to conduct an effective professional presentation.
Commercial awareness for technical people
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,C | ONE DAY | ONLINE
The aim of this one-day course is to expose the commercial context within which technical work is carried out.
It is to allow technical staff to understand how they fit into a larger picture, why they may be asked to undertake tasks that may not appear to be technical and the impact their interactions have within the commercial context.
Communicating for success
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Being able to communicate effectively with those around us is vital to our success. At times, we can all find this challenging causing certain key relationships to break down.
This introductory session looks at the different ways that we can communicate with people to ensure a productive, harmonious and trusted working relationship is maintained.
Dealing with conflict
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
There will be certain times that we have to deal with difficult situations or
people which may result in conflict in the workplace.
Dealing with these situations can be tricky and also quite stressful. This session aims to provide you with the fundamental skills to be able to handle conflict in a calm and assertive manner.
Distributed generation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | IN-PERSON
The Distributed Generation course is a four-day live virtual programme split into two weeks.
The training course supports the increasing demand for engineers skilled in distributed generation.
Our leading industry experts will combine technical information with real-world case studies, helping you apply the examples to your own circumstances.
Whether you are new to the industry, want a greater understanding, or are looking for a refresher, this in-depth course has been designed to provide engineers with a practical understanding of the technical issues relating to distributed generation.
Earthing and bonding
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Take part in expert training in Railway Earthing and Bonding. This technical seminar is based on the IET guidance in Railway Earthing and Bonding for AC Electrified Railways.
Railway systems interface directly with people, so making sure that an electrified site is properly Earthed and Bonded is critical to eliminating any potential safety issues, protecting equipment and reducing expensive downtime.
Railway Earthing and Bonding will provide insights into the fundamental requirements and design principles of AC electrified railways across core railway engineering disciplines, helping you to broaden your knowledge and experience within this complex area of engineering.
If you’re interested in attending a future Earthing and Bonding technical course, please register your interest to be kept up to date with future dates.
Effective negotiation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Negotiation is not only used for business purposes, it is something we do all the time.
For example, we use it in our social lives perhaps when agreeing a time to meet. Sometimes negotiation is seen as a means to benefit ourselves rather than both parties and is therefore open to misuse.
This practical session looks at the process of successful negotiation and how to achieve a win/win situation.
Electrical safety management
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
This course has helped hundreds of delegates to audit their policies and procedures through the simple approach of the Code of Practice.
This course is based on our 2nd edition Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management.
- In-person course: You will be given a physical copy of the book at the event.
- Live virtual course: A digital book copy will be emailed to you the day before the event.
High voltage engineering and testing
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | THREE DAYS | IN-PERSON
HVET is the only training course of its kind, providing information and insight into the methods, techniques and technologies within the high voltage testing and transmission engineering industry.
From the basics of high voltage power systems, to more advanced methodology and practice, the course covers individual components and fundamental aspects of high voltage testing techniques both in the classroom and in an active high voltage testing lab.
You’ll gain expert tuition from engineering practitioners and learn through interactive sessions, industrial experiences and case studies. All attendees also receive a digital copy of High-Voltage Engineering and Testing, 3rd edition as part of their registration.
Introduction to negotiation
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | ONE DAY | ONLINE
Negotiation is a skill used for both business purposes such as with clients, stakeholders and suppliers, as well as in our personal lives, such as buying a car or a house. Negotiation is often seen to benefit ourselves rather than both parties and is therefore open to misuse.
This practical course explores, and allows you to practice, negotiation with a view to ensure a fair and mutual outcome for both parties.
Making an impact with your CV
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Getting your CV noticed amongst the hundreds of other applicants is vital to your success in being selected for interview. Knowing what to include in and how to structure your CV, will help you stand out from the crowd.
Managing change
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
This introductory and interactive session on change management, looks at the impact change can have on individuals, why change sometimes fails in organisations and what steps are required to successfully manage and implement change.
Modern antenna range measurements
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | ONLINE
This interactive, live virtual, training course will provide delegates with an understanding of modern near-field antenna range measurements.
The course is led by Prof. Stuart Gregson, the lead author Principles of Planar Near-Field Antenna Measurements and co-author of Theory and Practice of Modern Antenna Range Measurements.
Topics covered include an introduction to antennas and antenna measurements, planar, cylindrical, and spherical near-field measurements and theory, compact antenna test ranges, advanced antenna measurements, uncertainty budgets, post-processing, reflection suppression, compressive sensing, applications and much more!
The course focuses on the practicalities of antenna measurements, asking what do we want to measure and how do we do it. This approach will enable you to apply your learning to your own contexts back in the office.
My Skills My Life ambassador training
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,C,D,E | 4 HOURS | ONLINE
The My Skills My Life Ambassador training is a hands-on session designed to equip STEM professionals with the skills and confidence to deliver impactful outreach to young people, especially girls.
Participants learn how to use the My Skills My Life resource, develop inclusive and engaging sessions, and recognise themselves as role models who can inspire future STEM talent. The workshop also includes bias awareness, public speaking practice, and provides ambassador support and impact tracking.
Passive radar
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Passive Radar course is the only technical course of its kind, covering both the fundamentals and latest technologies and trends through comprehensive online sessions.
The course is led by Radar expert Prof. Hugh Griffiths, Dept of Electronic & Electrical Eng Faculty of Engineering Science, UCL and Professor Chris Baker, University of Birmingham.
The two day online course focuses on the fundamentals of passive radar operations, as well as tackling specific challenges such as image detection and surveillance.
Topics covered include advanced signal processing, passive SAR/ISAR imaging, passive detection and location, and triangulation.
The course includes industry examples and case studies to solidify your understanding.
Planning to run effective meetings
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE
Sometimes we attend meetings and find ourselves wondering why we are there or why it has taken nearly one hour to go over one point.
Planning and running an effective meeting does require a certain set of skills and techniques which will be discussed during this introductory session.
Railway electrification
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FIVE DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Railway Electrification Infrastructure and Systems (REIS) course is a flexible five-day technical training programme spread over two weeks, covering the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to improve the performance of your electrification projects.
By providing a holistic yet practical overview of railway electrification, the course aims to give attendees a solid grounding in the field to advance their professional development, enable effective collaboration across disciplines and, ultimately, improve the performance of railway electrification projects.
Railway signalling and control systems
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | SIX DAYS | IN-PERSON
The IET Railway Signalling, and Control Systems (RSCS) Professional Development Course is a six-day training session presented live by expert trainers who have worked on railway systems around the world.
The programme of this well-established course is updated year after year to provide you with the most up-to-date contemporary training on signalling and control systems.
This year, the course has been split into two parts giving you the option to attend the whole course (Parts A and B) or part of it (Part A or Part B).
Part A is live virtual and will cover the fundamentals of signal and control systems as well as, signal system design. Part B will be delivered in-person focussing on systems implementation and includes the technical visit.
This course is in partnership with IRSE, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers.
Safety critical systems
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | FOUR DAYS | IN-PERSON
Focusing on the requirements for functional safety through in-depth discussions and practical training course exercises.
This four-day course provides you with an exhaustive and authoritative description of the criteria for functional safety considering the rapidly increasing system complexity.
The course will allow you to interpret and apply IEC 61508 understanding; combat specific issues for designing and managing safety systems and integrating cybersecurity into overall safety strategy.
The course is comprised of three parts, spread over two weeks and taking place virtually.
Intensive learning in three parts:
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Part one: Introduction to functional safety
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Part two: Management, design, assessment, and maintenance
- Part three: Software safety and cyber security
Satcoms
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | SIX DAYS | IN-PERSON
Our Satcoms training course will give you a comprehensive understanding of satellite communication technology and applications.
Ideal for early-career professionals, graduate students and anyone wanting a refresher course in key concepts, the course provides a grounding in essential tools and skills to enable you to work across a wide spectrum of terminal manufacturers, platform vendors, satellite providers and network operators.
Benefits of attending the course include:
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Gain a thorough understanding of link budgets and QoS design
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Better position yourself to work for satellite manufacturers that design spacecraft and the payload
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Learn to achieve the most optimal throughput of applications including IP over satellite
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Understand the core principles, techniques and knowledge required to design complete end-to-end systems.
Semiconductors
ALL CAREER STAGE | UK-SPEC: A,B,E | TWO DAYS | ONLINE
The UK faces a critical skills gap and retention issues due to a shortage of skilled workers in the semiconductor sector. The sector requires a diverse range of specialist skills, but unfortunately, some of these skills are in extremely short supply in the UK.
This technical course on semiconductors will provide an introduction to semiconductor fundamentals as well as trends and market forecasts, international supply chains and semiconductor taxonomy.
Sensors, actuators, and their interfaces
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: A,B | THREE DAYS | ONLINE
This new technical course covers the fundamental principles of operating, selecting and interfacing sensors and actuators.
Sensors and actuators are used daily in countless applications to ensure accurate and reliable workflows and safer environments.
However, as sensors and actuators are not normally covered academic curricula as a subject in their own right, engineers and technicians often find themselves limited in their knowledge of them.
This live virtual technical training course will empower delegates with a solid understanding of sensor and actuator physics with an emphasis on interfacing with microprocessors, that can be applied across multiple engineering disciplines.
The course will focus on the theory, practical applications, and uses of these fundamental components.
Starting out in management
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: C,D,E | ONE DAY | IN-PERSON
Learn how to manage people more effectively – whether you are a first-time manager in engineering and technology or you’re just looking to refresh your skills.
This course will introduce you to management techniques used for building good working relationships and getting the best performance from your team. Equipped with new techniques, you will return to the workplace more confident in your approach.
Technical report writing - In-person
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,D | TWO DAYS | IN-PERSON
Improve your technical report writing so that you engage readers, clearly communicate your expertise in engineering and technology, and reduce the time needed to produce technical documents.
Technical report writing - online
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: B,D | 1.5 DAYS | ONLINE
This is a 10-hour ‘Live’ Webinar and has been designed over 1.5 days.
The aim of this Webinar is to enable participants to write effective technical reports. These reports play an important part in the life of many professional people: they are a link between writer, colleagues and clients worldwide.
Reading and writing reports occupies a considerable proportion of working time, particularly for senior staff. Yet many professionals (including those in engineering and technology) lack confidence in their report-writing skills and feel that their credibility suffers because their reports are not a fair reflection of their expertise.
The key skills of mentoring
ALL CAREER STAGES | UK-SPEC: D,E | 90 MINUTES | ONLINE | CPD: 1.5 HOURS
With an increasing demand for online learning, we have taken the fundamental information from our full day courses and condensed it down into short, informative learning sessions.
The use of mentoring has become widespread and mentors are now regarded as one of the most important sources of professional support and advice. This 1.5 hour live online course, aims to explore what is meant by the term mentoring and develop the key skills required to become an effective mentor.