Qualitrain

Qualitrain: Powering Workforce Potential

With over 20 years of experience, Qualitrain has helped UK businesses unlock financial gains and build more engaged, skilled teams through expert Lean training. Our learners don’t just grow in confidence—they help drive smarter processes, hit targets, and fuel business growth. We offer open courses year-round—not just in term time.

In 2022, we launched the Qualitrain Engineering Academy in Alfreton, focused on Rail, Engineering, and Manufacturing. We deliver tailored Apprenticeships, pre-employment, and core competency training to meet your organisation’s needs—helping close the skills gap and develop the next generation of must-have Engineers. Space is available on our open courses in September.

Our Powered Equipment Centre in Hucknall is IPAF, AITT, and CITB-accredited, offering hands-on training including Forklift Trucks, PASMA, IPAF and Pallet Trucks.

We can also advise on Education Compliance and End Point Assessment

Proudly Accredited for Excellence -We’re recognised for our commitment to quality, people, and performance with the following accreditations:

– Ofsted Rated: Good

– Best Apprenticeship & Funded Training Provider 2024 – East Midlands

– Gold Investors in People

– ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 Certified

– Matrix Standard Accredited

We chose Bondholders because your diverse network—spanning a range of sectors and business sizes—perfectly aligns with our target audience. It’s a great opportunity to raise our profile, build meaningful connections, and grow the Qualitrain brand.

Workforce Development as the Foundation

Derby businesses are fundamentally transforming the city’s future by investing heavily in workforce development and skills enhancement. Companies like Qualitrain Group and its divisions (QPE, QEA, and QEC) are at the forefront of this transformation, providing comprehensive training and support to businesses across Derby and Derbyshire to upskill their workforce whilst embedding quality and improvement tools into their operations.

The Apprenticeship Revolution

Derby has become a regional hub for apprenticeship excellence, with major employers like Rolls-Royce and Toyota operating their state-of-the-art Apprentice Academies in Derbyshire, training hundreds of apprentices annually which creates a ripple effect throughout the local supply chain, with many graduates joining both companies and other local businesses. The focus on manufacturing, engineering, construction, and health sectors aligns perfectly with Derby’s industrial heritage whilst preparing for future growth.

Operational Excellence Culture

What’s particularly exciting is the cultural shift we’re witnessing. Businesses are increasingly embracing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, continuous improvement practices, and quality management systems. Through providers like Qualitrain, local companies are achieving remarkable results – with apprentices studying improvement programmes at Level 4 and above saving an average of £142,000 per project. This isn’t just about individual company success; it’s about creating a culture of excellence that raises standards across the entire region.

Skills-Led Economic Growth

The recent £3.288 million government funding secured through the East Midlands Combined County Authority demonstrates how Derby is positioning itself as a skills and training powerhouse. With over 200 new jobs expected from new developments and a 97% first-time pass rate for key qualifications, Derby businesses are proving that investment in people delivers tangible economic returns.

Future Outlook

Derby’s businesses are shaping a future where productivity, efficiency, and quality are the cornerstones of economic growth. The city is evolving from its traditional manufacturing base into a modern, skills-focused economy where companies like Qualitrain are helping businesses achieve operational excellence whilst developing the next generation of skilled professionals.

This transformation positions Derby not just as a place where businesses operate, but as a centre of excellence where companies come to develop their people and improve their operations – creating sustainable, long-term growth for the entire region.