The Production Department (TPD) has officially launched its newest venture: The Training Department.
Purpose-built to train and upskill the next generation of Production Managers, The Training Department offers hands-on, practical education rooted in real-world experience.
Developed by the team behind TPD and shaped in collaboration with top industry experts and suppliers, the programme is designed for:
- New talent looking to break into the world of production
- Career-switchers pivoting into live event delivery
- Agencies that want to upskill and empower their teams to be more confident with event production
Founder, Joe Chilvers commented:“We are here to set, maintain and consistently innovate the standard for production management and event delivery across the live events industry.”
The launch of The Training Department is supported by TPD’s ongoing commitment to talent development, including active partnerships with Production Futures, Elevate Mentoring, and the Production Services Association (PSA). These collaborations reinforce the venture’s mission to not only upskill individuals but to strengthen the events industry as a whole.
Training courses will focus on the technical, operational, and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in fast-paced environments – from site planning and crew communication to problem-solving and delivery under pressure.
To kick things off, Chilvers will be delivering the first two taster sessions live at Production Futures in Wakefield on the 27 November. The sessions will introduce key principles of corporate event production management – offering a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the most experienced voices in the industry.
