AI Training in 2026: Preparing Your Workforce with MTS

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just transforming office jobs, it’s reshaping engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance. By 2026, AI-enabled systems will be embedded in everything from automated welding and predictive maintenance to smart robotics and digital twin technologies.

For UK employers, this shift presents a major challenge: how do you equip your workforce with the AI knowledge and hands-on skills needed to thrive in this new industrial landscape?

At MTS, we believe the answer lies in practical, on-site AI training that integrates directly with engineering and manufacturing operations.

Why AI Skills Matter for Industry in 2026

The UK Government’s Growth and Skills Levy, launching in April 2026, is designed to fund workforce training in areas critical to competitiveness. AI will sit at the heart of this initiative. Companies that embrace AI skills early will benefit from:

  • Smarter operations – predictive analytics reducing downtime and costs.
  • Improved safety – AI-driven monitoring of equipment and work environments.
  • Higher productivity – automation freeing skilled staff for complex tasks.
  • Competitive advantage – teams confident in using emerging technologies.

Yet many organisations still face a skills gap. Staff are familiar with machines, but not with the data and algorithms now driving them. That’s where MTS steps in.

What AI Training Looks Like with MTS

We deliver hands-on, on-site AI training tailored for engineering and manufacturing teams. Our 2026 AI training portfolio includes:

  • AI for Engineers & Technicians – practical applications of machine learning in maintenance, quality control, and automation.
  • AI-Powered Robotics & Automation – programming, troubleshooting, and optimising smart robotic systems.
  • Data-Driven Manufacturing – using AI tools for process improvement, predictive maintenance, and production efficiency.
  • AI & Workplace Safety – understanding how AI supports risk detection and compliance monitoring.
  • Digital Twins & Simulation – harnessing AI for design, testing, and continuous improvement.

Every course is:

  • Delivered on your site or virtually.
  • Designed for minimal downtime, maximum impact.
  • Aligned with UK industry standards and levy funding opportunities.

How MTS Makes AI Training Work for You

Unlike generic training providers, we bring the classroom to your factory floor. That means your staff learn with the tools, data, and processes they use every day. We combine technical expertise with real-world application so your workforce builds both confidence and competence.

And because our courses are designed with Growth and Skills Levy alignment, your organisation can potentially unlock funding support to cover the cost of AI training.

Moving Forward: Building an AI-Ready Workforce

AI isn’t replacing engineers, it’s empowering them. The winners in 2026 will be organisations that upskill their people, not just their machines.

At MTS, we’re committed to closing the AI skills gap in UK engineering and manufacturing. Together, we can make your workforce future-ready.

Contact us today to learn how our AI training can be built into your skills strategy for 2026 and beyond.