Two free workshops available from IGD

We work closely with IGD with a shared aim to promote the food manfuacturing industry to more people and to upskill current industry professionals. We're pleased to share two free Online Learning Courses that are open to anyone working in food or farming:

Inside the Industry: How it really works

Designed for colleagues across the industry, this course is designed to help learners think outside their organisation and sector to see how the whole system works:

There are modules on each sector as well as shopper behaviour and consumer trends, the evolution of the industry and how the industry plays a role in society.

See the bigger picture. Make a bigger impact.

The UK food and consumer goods industry is one of the most connected, complex and rapidly changing sectors in the country. Every decision, from sourcing and supply chains to retail, regulation and sustainability, has an impact across the wider system.

This course gives you the insight to see how it all connects.

Through practical examples, industry insight and real-world context, you’ll explore how food moves through the system, the pressures shaping decision-making across the value chain and the trends transforming the future of the industry.

Build the wider industry understanding needed to navigate change, work more effectively across the sector and make better informed decisions in your role.

Who should attend

This course is designed for anyone working across the food and consumer goods industry, including:

Frontline and operational colleagues
Professionals working in retail, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial functions
People moving into a new role, team or area of the sector
Career changers entering the industry
Support functions including HR, finance, marketing and learning and development
Public sector organisations, trade bodies and government teams
Anyone looking to strengthen their industry and commercial awareness

Work Ready: Core skills for success

Aimed at early careers or frontline workers moving into supervisory roles, this course covers workplace skills to set colleagues up for success.

Modules include communication essentials, managing work, problem solving and ownership as well as building your career and network.

The workplace skills everyone expects you to have, but no one actually teaches you.

Starting your first professional role can feel like stepping into a world where everyone else already knows the rules.

You’re expected to manage your workload, speak confidently in meetings, communicate professionally, build relationships and stay organised, often without anyone ever properly explaining how.

This course helps you figure out how work really works.

Through relatable workplace scenarios, practical tips and real world examples, you’ll learn the skills that help people stand out early in their career, from communicating clearly and managing priorities to building confidence, credibility and strong working relationships.

If you want to feel more confident, make a strong impression and avoid learning everything the hard way, this course is for you.