Productivity Foundation, IMS Module 1
This is a practical and very popular introduction to productivity. You will learn to recognise the symptoms of both low and improved productivity. We examine the structure of work measurement, looking in detail at a variety of formal techniques such as Time Study, Performance Rating and Rated Activity Sampling.
We cover some principles of the practical application of work measurement data used for planning, costing, line balancing and estimating.
This course is the essential foundation to all three of the Module 2 options leading to the IMS Measurement Practitioner qualification.
In-depth Learning
Course duration and cost
This is a 5 day course, Monday to Friday.
This Module 1 costs £1,185 + VAT. Other than the necessary £235 IMS 5-year Affiliate Membership, all other Institute fees for course registration and an externally marked examination are included in our published course fee.
Delegates are also provided with comprehensive notes for their future reference.
The successful completion of both Modules 1 and 2 results in a professional, Institute qualification, the IMS Measurement Practitioner. This qualification is recognised across all business sectors and in many overseas countries.
The dates you can study this course
2024: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 4 Mar, 8 Apr, 13 May, 3 Jun, 1 Jul, 5 Aug, 2 & 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 25 Nov
See all the dates of our open courses at a glance along with other modules in the IMS Productivity Analyst course.
Please contact us for more information.
Delegate feedback
We always ask delegates on our training courses for their feedback so that we can monitor our performance and ensure we’re delivering the best possible learning experience. As well as an opportunity for general comments the feedback includes asking them to rate from 1 (poor) to 10 (great) the following questions:
How well did the course and content meet your expectations?
How much have you learnt during the course?
How well did you feel the course was presented?
How interesting was the course for you?
How equipped are you now to apply what you have learnt here in your workplace?
The current average for delivering this course, as assessed by our delegates, is 9.49
“Steve is patient and will be there to answer and assist you at all times. This has made a huge difference to me. Thank you.”
JL, Local Authority, October 2022
“Excellent course delivered in a well balanced easy to digest structure. Provided with a good set of notes.”
CT, Manufacturing sector, September 2022
“Really interesting course and great discussions throughout. Good mixture of industries on the videos. Thank you”
AC, Logistics sector, July 2022
“Very well delivered and can see clearly see where I can be utilised within my role. Wish I was here for Module 2″
CT, Manufacturing sector, June 2022
“I now have a much better understanding of the methods af calculation in terms of SMVs which will be useful when undertaking our work measurement project. Additionally the productivity outputs and cost calculations.”
MB, Retail distribution sector, May 2022
“Course content and lecturer was engaging. Films helped put theory into practice.”
KD, Logistics sector, April 2022
“Great course with plenty of interactions and practicing of understanding. Gave good insight and raised a lot of potential questions.”
LT, Retail sector, March 2022
“The Scott-Grant course was a new way of learning and I really enjoyed it. There wasn’t the same divide between teacher and student that you get in other education circles that I am familiar with. It was more like we were equal professionals and it was more relaxed. It was great to mix with people from other industry sectors on the course and hearing some of their experiences; I’ve used some of that in my work.”
Since the course: “I had no idea I would find such a career path and feel like I’ve really landed on my feet. This work as an Industrial Engineer is right up my street. I love the detail.”
MH, Manufacturing sector, Feb 2022
“Very intensive and interesting course. Required maximum concentration. We got answers to our questions.”
MY, Distribution sector, October 2021
“Good course that was well run in a relaxed environment. A lot to learn in a short time.”
PW, Manufacturing sector, September 2021
“The course is well prepared and very interesting. Very well explained by the lecturer. I will recommend the course to other colleagues from my company.”
SK, Warehouse sector, September 2021
“Great course, great instructor. Thank you!”
AB, Distribution sector, June 2021
“Really liked the pace the course was taught at, got time to ask questions and get a solid understanding of the content.”
GD, Retail sector, May 2021
“Well delivered course, in which the trainer was able to answer any questions put to him. Lots of thought provoking learning. As an organisation, we need to now take this forward and identify what methods to use in respect of our various ongoing projects. This course was delivered on line during Covid restrictions, and I felt it was well prepared and well delivered in view of the challenging circumstances. Thank You”
JL, Public sector, March 2021
“Stephen was an outstanding lecturer who delivered the training at a pace that suited everyone and gave as much support as needed. Excellent.”
MW, Manufacturing sector, February 2021
“Good course. Now I have some tools I can use in my workplace.”
AM, Distribution sector, November 2019
“Very practical. Hands on. Will recommend these techniques to my managers.”
DO, Utility sector, September 2019
“I have really enjoyed the course, it has built on some knowledge that I already had and has given me some more skill to use in my daily work.”
CV, Distribution sector, July 2019
“Enjoyable course, well delivered by an expert tutor.”
CA, Automotive sector, April 2019
“Instructor presented in a very clear and understandable way. Professional approach good job.”
VS, Manufacturing sector, March 2019
Techniques you’ll be introduced to on this course
Line balancing
Synthetic data systems and estimating tools
Who would benefit from this course?
Our delegates come from a variety of roles in every business sector. Click here for typical people.
Equipment you’ll need on this course
You will need stationery including pens, pencils, a ruler, an eraser and a calculator.
What you’ll have on successfully completing this course
You will have a solid foundation to learning about productivity and how it can be improved. You will understand about the impact of industrial engineering in every business sector and appreciate the value of Performance Rating and other work measurement tools and techniques.
Open courses
Held at our training centre in Manchester. Click here for the full course schedule. Open courses provide opportunities for debates among people from a variety of business sectors, which widen and develop delegates’ practical knowledge.
In-company courses
Held at a suitable venue of your choice. This is a cost-effective option if you have probably four or more delegates. Contact us to discuss this in more detail.
What to do next
If you need to improve capacity or reduce costs, or you need accurate data to determine how best to cope with change, we can provide the right way forward – cost-effectively. Remember that improving productivity is about making the better use of all your resources and vitally, making much better use of the critical ones.
Whichever business sector you operate in, the chances are we’ve helped people to address their productivity issues and improve the way they operate.
Scott-Grant can really help you improve your productivity and become more streamlined.
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