TMI Fellowship
£595
About this course
Turn Learning Into Measurable Results
The TMI Fellowship is a structured workplace improvement project that enables delegates to apply the knowledge, tools, and techniques learned throughout their programme to a real organisational challenge. Rather than ending your development in the classroom, Fellowship extends learning into the workplace through the delivery of a practical improvement project aligned to your organisation’s goals. Delegates are expected to demonstrate how they have applied their learning, delivered measurable impact, and contributed to sustainable improvement.
Typically completed over a three-month period, Fellowship projects are supported and assessed against defined criteria to ensure consistency, credibility, and professional recognition. Successful completion leads to the award of TMI Fellowship accreditation, recognising both the achievement of meaningful results and the ability to apply improvement methodologies in a real business environment.
Who is the TMI Fellowship for?
The Fellowship is designed for individuals who want to move beyond theory and demonstrate their ability to create measurable improvements within their organisation.
It is particularly suited to:
- Continuous Improvement practitioners
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Manufacturing and Operational Leaders
- Lean and Six Sigma practitioners
- Change agents and improvement champions
- Individuals responsible for delivering performance improvement projects
Whether your focus is productivity, quality, cost reduction, safety, customer service, or organisational effectiveness, the Fellowship provides a structured framework for translating learning into sustainable results.
Completion Requirements
To achieve TMI Fellowship accreditation, delegates must:
- Attend all required programme modules
- Complete and submit a Fellowship project within the approved timeframe
- Achieve the required assessment standard (minimum 50%)
- Meet all programme-specific attendance and certification requirements
Fellowship accreditation is only awarded once all attendance, assessment, and project requirements have been successfully completed. Failure to meet these requirements may result in Fellowship accreditation not being granted.
Project Requirements
The Fellowship is centred around a workplace improvement project that demonstrates the practical application of programme learning. Projects should:
- Address a genuine organisational challenge or opportunity
- Apply appropriate Lean, Leadership, or Six Sigma methodologies
- Be aligned to business objectives and strategic priorities
- Deliver measurable and sustainable outcomes
- Demonstrate personal learning and development
Delegates are encouraged to focus on projects that create meaningful value for their organisation rather than simply completing a technical exercise.
Project Submission & Presentation
As part of the assessment process, delegates are required to present their project outcomes in a structured and reflective format. The purpose of the presentation is to demonstrate not only what was achieved, but how learning has been applied in a real business context. Delegates should be prepared to demonstrate:
Organisational Understanding
- The purpose of the organisation
- How success is measured within the business
- Strategic priorities and key objectives
Project Context
- Their role within the organisation
- Their responsibility within the improvement activity
- Key stakeholders and sponsors involved
Strategic Alignment
- Why the project was selected
- How it supports organisational priorities
- The value it creates for the business
Evidence of Impact
- Performance measures used
- Results achieved
- Sustainability of improvements
- Lessons learned throughout delivery
Presentation Format
Projects are typically presented using a combination of:
Verbal Presentation
A clear explanation of:
- The challenge or opportunity
- The approach taken
- Results achieved
- Future recommendations
Reflective Commentary
Delegates should demonstrate:
- What they learned
- Obstacles encountered
- How learning from the programme was applied
- How their approach developed during the project
Supporting Materials
Typically presented through PowerPoint slides and visual evidence including:
- Business metrics and data
- Process maps or workflow visuals
- Before-and-after comparisons
- Project timelines
- Improvement activities undertaken
- Evidence of impact and sustainability
Assessment Criteria
Assessment focuses on both the quality of the project and the delegate’s ability to demonstrate the practical application of learning.
Projects may be evaluated against:
- Application of relevant tools and methodologies
- Alignment to organisational objectives
- Use of data and evidence
- Demonstration of measurable improvement
- Sustainability of results
- Quality of reflection and learning
- Clarity and professionalism of presentation
For Six Sigma programmes, additional emphasis is placed on the appropriate application of structured methodologies such as DMAIC and the use of data-driven decision making.
Project Timeframe
Fellowship projects are typically expected to be completed within three months of programme commencement.
This timeframe is intended to:
- Maintain momentum following training
- Encourage immediate application of learning
- Support timely assessment and feedback
- Provide a consistent experience across cohorts
We recognise that genuine business challenges can arise and will always seek to take a pragmatic and supportive approach where appropriate.
Extensions & Additional Support
Where exceptional circumstances prevent project completion within the agreed timeframe, delegates may request an extension.
To ensure fairness and consistency:
- Requests must be submitted in writing
- Requests must be made within three working days of the original deadline
- Delegates should outline the circumstances affecting completion
Approved extensions are typically available for:
- Up to 1 month
- Up to 3 months in exceptional circumstances
Administrative fees may apply to approved extensions.
Attendance, Missed Modules & Certification
Attendance requirements vary by programme, however, Fellowship accreditation is dependent on delegates meeting the required attendance threshold. Where a module is missed, delegates may be offered the opportunity to attend a future cohort, subject to availability. Fellowship accreditation will only be awarded once:
- All attendance requirements have been met
- The Fellowship project has been submitted
- The project has successfully passed assessment
- All programme-specific criteria have been fulfilled
FAQ’s
What is the TMI Fellowship?
The TMI Fellowship is a workplace-based improvement project completed following selected TMI programmes. It enables delegates to apply the knowledge, tools, and techniques learned during training to a real organisational challenge and demonstrate measurable results. Successful completion leads to Fellowship accreditation.
Do I need to complete a workplace project?
Yes. Fellowship accreditation is awarded based on the successful completion of a work-based improvement project that demonstrates the practical application of programme learning and delivers measurable organisational impact.
Does my project need to achieve financial savings?
Not necessarily. While many Fellowship projects deliver cost reductions, projects may also focus on areas such as:
- Productivity
- Quality
- Customer service
- Lead time reduction
- Safety
- Waste reduction
- Team performance
- Process effectiveness
The key requirement is that the project demonstrates measurable improvement and organisational value.
How long do I have to complete my project?
Projects are typically expected to be completed within three months of programme commencement. This helps maintain momentum and ensures learning is applied while still fresh. Extensions may be available where genuine circumstances affect completion.
Do I need support from my employer?
Yes. Delegates should have the support of their organisation and a suitable internal sponsor, manager, or mentor who can help facilitate the project and validate project outcomes.
What makes Fellowship different from course certification?
Course certification recognises successful completion of the training programme. Fellowship goes further by recognising the successful application of that learning in a real organisational environment through the delivery of a workplace improvement project.
Do I need to give a presentation?
Yes. Fellowship accreditation includes a formal presentation of your project outcomes. This allows assessors to understand the approach taken, the impact achieved, and how learning has been applied in practice.
What happens if I miss a training module?
Attendance requirements vary by programme. Where a module is missed, delegates may be able to attend a future session, subject to availability and applicable administration fees. Fellowship accreditation cannot be awarded until all programme attendance requirements have been satisfied.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who successfully meet all attendance, assessment, and project requirements will receive TMI Fellowship accreditation in recognition of their achievement.
Can I apply for an extension?
Yes. Extension requests must be submitted in writing and should explain the circumstances preventing completion within the original timeframe. Extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis in line with Fellowship assessment requirements.