About us

An employer-led, world-class centre of excellence delivering the skills required by the manufacturing sector.

The National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy) represents an exciting evolution in the way we train our workforce. For the first time, employers can take control of the design and delivery of learning in their industry, working in partnership with government and top training providers, from both the public and private sectors.

The Skills Academy is dedicated to working with UK manufacturers to deliver an independent national standard for manufacturing training content, advice and delivery.  All training solutions developed and accredited by The Skills Academy possess the 'badge of quality' against these national standards.  The Skills Academy brand is a safeguard against poor training and a beacon for security for manufacturing employers.