21DEC
21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
Professional training course · QP-027
Work Measurement and Time Study
Reliable time standards are needed for capacity planning, costing, scheduling, staffing and productivity improvement. Work measurement provides objective methods to…
- 5 daysClassroom
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Course overview
Why Attend
Reliable time standards are needed for capacity planning, costing, scheduling, staffing and productivity improvement. Work measurement provides objective methods to establish them.
This LLMI course explains method study and work measurement techniques: time study, rating, allowances, predetermined motion time systems, work sampling, standard data, and the use of standards in planning and improvement. Participants conduct time studies and calculate standard times.
The course balances technical accuracy with fair and transparent application.
Course Objectives
Explain the purpose of method study and work measurement
Conduct time studies and apply rating
Apply allowances to calculate standard times
Use work sampling and predetermined time systems
Develop standard data
Apply standards to planning and improvement
Target Audience
Industrial engineers
Production planners
Operations managers
Continuous improvement professionals
Supervisors
Cost analysts
Course Methodology
Practical exercises
Video-based time studies
Calculation workshops
Case studies
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Work Study Foundations
- Productivity and work study
- Method study
- Work measurement
- Ethics and transparency
- Uses of standards
- Exercise: Method study
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2Day 2: Time Study
- Equipment
- Breaking work into elements
- Timing techniques
- Performance rating
- Number of cycles
- Lab: Time study
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3Day 3: Standard Times
- Allowances
- Calculating standard time
- Validating standards
- Documentation
- Updating standards
- Exercise: Standard time calculation
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4Day 4: Other Techniques
- Work sampling
- Predetermined motion time systems
- Standard data
- Estimating
- Technology tools
- Lab: Work sampling
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5Day 5: Applying Standards
- Capacity planning
- Staffing
- Costing
- Performance measurement
- Improvement
- Capstone: Work measurement study
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
December 2026
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
January 2027
18JAN
18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
February 2027
15FEB
15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
March 2027
15MAR
15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
April 2027
19APR
19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
May 2027
17MAY
17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
June 2027
21JUN
21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
July 2027
19JUL
19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
August 2027
16AUG
16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
September 2027
20SEP
20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
October 2027
18OCT
18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
November 2027
15NOV
15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
December 2027
20DEC
20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Work Measurement and Time Study course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Work Measurement and Time Study course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Dubai, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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