Who we are
London Metropolitan College is a specialist niche higher education organisation established to develop a skillset in Project Management, Project Controls and improving complex projects and programmes. We are focused on upskilling the global workforce and do this by enabling organisations to achieve their business goals by educating their workforce.
We engage with employers and learners across numerous industry segments, particularly engineering and construction, where project controls are integral to delivery. Our apprenticeship programme is well developed, with our recent Ofsted report showing significant progress and results being delivered for our employers. We are passionate about providing education and development programmes that build this capability, helping organisations see the return on investment and return on expectation.
Currently engaged with employers throughout the UK, our international development of LMC is poised to progress rapidly in 2022. LMC is made up of subject matter experts to give a truly holistic approach to your needs. Our team is passionate about changing people’s lives and careers through education.
Our newest college facility in Wimbledon, southwest London, will give learners access to face-to-face education whilst continuing their online studies and real-time work experience with their organisation.
It is possible to “earn while you learn” and continue to build a future proof, professional career. This provides tangible benefits for both employers and learners.
“Above all, we keep our learners at the heart of everything we do.”
What we offer
We offer an unrivalled education in Project Controls and Project Management services. At LMC you will have the opportunity to earn while you learn, receiving full training and guidance while engaging in an expertly matched apprenticeship.
As a student at LMC, you will benefit from:
Expert training and
one-on-one support.
A flexible programme
developed around your
skills and requirements.
Dedicated online sources,
online classrooms and simulated
learning environments.
Our core values
Our mission is to pass on the right skills to our students and secure the future of Project Management across all industries. Dedication and commitment to the highest possible standard of learning are at the heart of everything we do.
We know that every company and every employee has unique requirements, which is why we believe in flexible partnerships between organisations and the students selected for our apprenticeships.
We believe in the power of continuous learning. We invest in ensuring that every member of our team is received up-to-date training to guarantee that we provide the best possible education for our students.
Where we’re going
LMC is a thriving institution with a fast-expanding course portfolio. Our current focus is on our established Trailblazer Apprenticeship programs, but we will soon offer Specialist Certificate Courses in a variety of areas, including a Project Manager course specifically catering to international students.
These courses are designed to both expand the capabilities of existing project specialists in specific subjects, and to widen the base of knowledge for upcoming project managers.
For a preview of the certificate courses we will soon be offering click here.
Ofsted Comments on London Metropolitan College
We are delighted to announce a strong Ofsted outcome in our recent inspection with Good awarded across all inspection categories.
Ofsted commended apprentices’ diligence and the speed with which they learn on LMC’s carefully designed fast-track programmes: ‘Apprentices have a positive and purposeful attitude to their training. Apprentices quickly become more confident in their roles and take on new responsibilities at work and employers value the skills that apprentices develop and bring to the workplace’. Effective recruitment and onboarding processes mean that ‘employers and apprentices fully understand their commitment to the apprenticeship, and many pass with merits and distinctions’. (Ofsted Report March 2024)
Commenting on the outcome of the recent inspection, Executive Director Suresh Karanjeet said, ‘Above all, we keep our learners at the heart of everything we do and we are exceptionally proud of their achievements’. The inspection team identified a range of strengths which contribute to students’ success, including well-trained and knowledgeable lecturers, helpful career advice and guidance, and frequent contact with link tutors who support with meeting targets and managing workloads. Mr Karanjeet highlighted that as part of the ProjCon group, LMC students have unique access to industry expertise, resources and networking events both nationally and Internationally which enhance their experience
LMC was praised by inspectors for developing a ‘responsive curriculum that meets the local and national need for skilled project managers and controllers’ Creating various pathways into Higher Education means that ‘employees who would otherwise not have accessed higher education have the opportunity to achieve a degree’. Project Management is consistently reported as one of the biggest skill gaps both nationally and globally. Data from the London Chamber of Commerce Skills Report states that 32% of SMEs were likely to report a shortage of project management skills and for large businesses, that gap rose to 42%. The lack of appropriately skilled project managers is negatively impacting productivity in sectors including construction, engineering, local government, healthcare and manufacturing.
LMC’s mission is to continue to support organisations to increase productivity and achieve business goals through training a pipeline of highly skilled Project managers and Project Controllers who can successfully deliver complex projects in a challenging commercial environment. These programmes provide a fast track to degree and apprenticeship qualifications which lead to outstanding opportunities for personal and career progression.
We would like to thank our talented and dedicated team for their hard work and our stakeholders, employers and apprentices for their continuing support.
Contact us now to discuss your training needs.