As we step into 2026, businesses and individuals alike are focusing on fresh goals, new opportunities, and safer, more efficient workplaces. For many, that starts with ensuring teams are fully trained, certified, and ready for the year ahead. Whether you’re onboarding new staff, refreshing qualifications, or expanding your team’s capabilities, now is the perfect time to plan ahead.
At PD Training, we deliver accredited, industry-leading training across the UK — from forklift and IPAF to PASMA and specialist workplace safety courses. Below, we’ve rounded up the top courses to help you build a strong, practical skills plan for 2026.
Forklift Training
Ideal for: Novices, experienced operators, and those needing refresher training
Forklifts remain essential across warehousing, logistics, construction, and manufacturing. Ensuring operators are trained to the highest standard not only improves productivity but also dramatically reduces workplace incidents.
Course options include:
- Novice Forklift Training – Perfect for new operators with little to no experience.
- Experienced Operator Courses – For those who’ve been operating but need formal certification.
- Refresher Forklift Training – Ideal for keeping skills sharp and meeting compliance standards.
Why choose this for your 2026 plan?
Regulations and best practice continue to evolve. Keeping your team compliant ensures smoother operations and a safer working environment.
IPAF Training (MEWP – Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)
Ideal for: Anyone working at height using scissor lifts, cherry pickers, or booms
IPAF courses are essential for ensuring that MEWP operators understand correct, safe, and efficient use of powered access equipment. Accreditation is widely required across construction, facilities management, warehousing, and maintenance sectors.
IPAF courses available:
- IPAF 3A (Mobile Vertical)
- IPAF 3B (Mobile Boom)
- IPAF 1B (Static Boom)
- IPAF PAL+ Advanced Course
Who should book?
Both beginners and seasoned operators benefit from IPAF training — especially if their licence is due for renewal in 2026.
PASMA Training (Mobile Access Towers)
Ideal for: Those assembling, inspecting, moving, or working from mobile towers
PASMA certification is a must for any team conducting temporary access work. It ensures operators know how to assemble towers safely, avoid common hazards, and maintain stability.
Popular PASMA courses:
- PASMA Towers for Users
- PASMA Low-Level Access
- PASMA Combined Course (Low Level + Towers for Users)
- PASMA Towers on Stairs
Why add this to your 2026 skills plan?
Working at height remains one of the UK’s highest-risk activities. PASMA training is one of the best ways to reduce incidents and ensure competence.
Specialist Training Courses
Ideal for: Businesses needing compliance-driven or role-specific safety training
These courses help your team operate safely, legally, and confidently across a range of specialist tasks and environments.
Courses include:
- Manual Handling
- Abrasive Wheels
- Banksman/Traffic Marshal
- Working at Height
- Safety Awareness Courses
Who benefits most?
Teams in construction, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, engineering, and maintenance roles — especially those onboarding new staff in early 2026 or refreshing expired certifications.
Why Plan Your 2026 Training Now?
Booking early helps you:
- Secure preferred dates and times
- Budget training costs for the full year
- Reduce downtime from last-minute bookings
- Ensure staff remain compliant and confident
- Support smoother onboarding for new employees
The sooner training is planned, the sooner your team can hit the ground running.
Ready to Build Your 2026 Skills Plan?
Whether you’re renewing certifications, preparing new starters, or upskilling your workforce, PD Training has everything you need to create a safer, more efficient workplace.
Need help choosing the right course? Contact us — we’re here to support your training goals.
