A complete range of courses for people
wishing to study productivity improvement


We offer a range of subjects from awareness and appreciation to professional qualifications.

Overview of our 2024 training courses


The different types of courses we offer

In Depth Learning

This is detailed training in specific productivity techniques that could lead to professional qualifications.


IMS Productivity Analyst (formerly IMS Certificate) – a professional qualification
Productivity Foundation – Module 1
IMS Measurement Practitioner – Module 2
Using Time Study – Module 2a
Using MOST® – Module 2b
Using Activity Sampling – Module 2c
Improving Methods and Processes – Module 3
Developing a Lean environment – Module 4
PADS Analyst

Power Learning

Short, 2 day appreciation courses to give you an overview of productivity tools and techniques.


Assessing and improving performance
Performance Rating and Activity Sampling

Guided Learning

We offer a range of in-company, customised programmes that normally involves training several people. After the training course our help continues with practical guidance  usually for a group of up to five of the delegates as they apply the theory they’ve learned on a live project in your work place. Our Scott-Grant specialist will guide and prompt them to achieve the best results possible. (More than once group can emerge from the training session.) Delegates feel really motivated as they see the early impact they can now make. This is particularly popular for Lean principles, patient which are listed just below.

This guided application is a Scott-Grant speciality and many of our customers are delighted at the significant improvements that are quickly identified for the business with this customised and practical approach to learning.


The 5S Approach
Quicker Changeovers (SMED)

Maintaining Professional Standards

A range of clinics and workshops for productivity professionals to ensure their accuracy and consistency in applying their work measurement technique.


Performance Rating Clinics
MOST® Re-certification and update
Time Study refresher


Options of how and where to study

Who should attend?

Our training courses attract people from a variety of roles in every business sector. Click here for typical people Productivity can be improved in every department of every organisation. We offer opportunities to learn at an appreciation or awareness level, through to individual qualifications, or with guided learning on a live project in your workplace.


See what our delegates say about the training

We are happy to publish our delegate feedback. Look at what people have said recently.

Students on our IMS Certificate course are regularly winners of the Institute’s Student of the Year Award. This award recognises the top achievers among everyone who completed the course run by authorised training providers for the Institute across the world. The winner of the IMS Student of the Year for 2022, announced in 2023, and the four runners-up were all trained by Scott-Grant. They came from Asda Stores, DHL Supply Chain, Whitman Laboratories and two from ECCO Indonesia. Read more.


Who would benefit from learning about productivity?

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Important information for delegates

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What to do next?

Please contact us for help and advice on selecting the right course for you.
We’re always happy to help you in your choice.

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