New Managers in Chemical and Process Engineering

Online | Face-to-face | In-company

Overview

This course will help chemical, process and biochemical engineers develop the skills they need to succeed in their first management role.

You will identify and explore the fundamental attributes required by a successful manager/leader, and the behavioural shifts required as you transition from a more junior role. Through practical exercises and interactive case studies, you will develop these skills and discover practical solutions to common problems facing new managers.

The course is taught by an experienced chemical engineer and the course content is tailored to the chemical and process industries, setting it apart from other more general management and leadership training courses.

As part of the course, you will be encouraged to create a personalised action plan to further develop your skills and embed your learning. Three months after the course, the course leader will follow up with you to discuss your progress and answer any questions you may have.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

• understand the core responsibilities and expectations of a manager in a chemical engineering environment
• be equipped with essential management/leadership skills including communication, delegation and performance management
• have gained practical tools for building and leading effective teams
• be equipped to drive continuous improvement and to lead change initiatives
• start work on a personal development plan to continue growing as a leader.

Who will benefit

• Chemical, process and biochemical engineers who have recently assumed their first management role or are expecting to do so in the near future
• The course may also help attendees intending to apply for Chartered Engineer status

Course outline

• Understanding your role as a manager and leader
• Core management skills (time management, delegation, problem-solving techniques)
• Communication and influence
• Building and leading effective teams
• Introduction to performance management
• Handling stress
• Strategic thinking
• Driving continuous improvement
• Leading change in a process engineering environment
• Personal development and leadership growth 

Trainer

Jamie Cleaver, PhD, CEng, FIChemE, Consultant

Jamie's background as a lecturer and his extensive experience of chemical engineering employers and the workplace give him a unique perspective as a trainer and facilitator of soft skills for chemical engineers.

Course delivery

Online 

Online courses consist of four live and interactive modules with the trainer, each lasting three hours. There will also be some work to complete independently before the course and between the live sessions. More details will be provided after you have registered.

Live sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams. If you don't already have this installed, you can join as a guest in order to access the training.

Face-to-face 

Face-to-face courses are delivered over two days.

Upcoming dates 

There are currently no scheduled dates. Register your interest in future dates or request an in-company course quotation.

Fees

• IChemE member: £880 + VAT
• Non-member: £1,100 + VAT

Contact us

+44 (0)1788 534496 / courses@icheme.org

Register your interest in future dates.

More than one person to train?

Multi-place discounts

Discounts are available to companies booking more than one place. Bookings must be made at the same time to receive the discount.

• 2 places – 10% discount
• 3 places –15% discount
• 4 or more places – 20% discount

In-company training

This course can be delivered to in-house teams, either on-site or online. This could be a cost-effective option if you have several people requiring the training. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements. Request a quotation.

Attendance certificate & CPD hours

An e-certificate will be issued at the end of the course to confirm attendance and CPD hours logged. Please note that you must attend the whole course to receive the certificate. 

In the case of online courses, CPD hours should be used as an approximate guide and will vary depending on the preferred approach of the delegate and to what extent additional learning is completed.