When EDWartens started, the goal was simple: train engineers with practical, industry-ready skills. Today, we support over 30,000 engineers globally, and the scope of that support has expanded far beyond the classroom.
Beyond Training
While CPD-accredited training remains our core offering, we recognised early on that engineers need support throughout their careers, not just during a single course. Our approach now encompasses:
Pre-Training Assessment
Before students begin a course, we assess their existing skills and career goals to recommend the most appropriate programme. This ensures no one wastes time covering material they already know, and no one is placed in a course beyond their current level.
Structured Training Delivery
Our courses combine:
- Expert instruction from industry-experienced engineers
- Hands-on practice with real PLC hardware and professional software
- Progressive projects that build complete automation solutions
- Individual attention through small class sizes
- VR-enhanced modules for immersive learning
Career Support
Training is only valuable if it leads to career outcomes. We provide:
- CV and resume review and optimisation
- Interview preparation including mock technical interviews
- Introduction to employers in our network of 50+ hiring partners
- Salary benchmarking and negotiation guidance
- Ongoing career advice as your career progresses
Continuing Education
Through nxtED AI, our graduates access ongoing microlearning that keeps their skills current between formal training sessions. Daily bite-sized modules reinforce classroom learning and introduce new concepts as technology evolves.
Employment Matching
OFORO AI and SEEKOF connect our trained engineers with employers seeking their specific skills. The integration between training credentials and job matching creates a seamless pathway from learning to employment.
Our Global Reach
United Kingdom
Our UK operations are headquartered in Milton Keynes, with training delivery across England. The UK market remains our largest, serving engineers in manufacturing, utilities, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and system integration.
United Arab Emirates
Our UAE operations support the region's industrial diversification by training local and expatriate engineers in PLC programming, SCADA, and industrial automation.
United States
Our US operations address the American manufacturing skills gap, with training programmes tailored to the Allen-Bradley-dominant North American market alongside Siemens content.
The Numbers
Our impact is measured in outcomes:
- 30,000+ engineers trained and supported globally
- 50+ hiring partner companies actively recruiting our graduates
- Multiple countries of operation across three continents
- CPD-accredited programmes covering major PLC platforms
- Award-winning training recognised at the UK StartUp Awards
Student Diversity
Our student body reflects the diversity of people interested in automation engineering:
- Recent graduates starting their careers
- Electricians transitioning from installation to programming
- IT professionals moving into operational technology
- Military veterans entering civilian engineering roles
- Career changers from non-technical backgrounds
- Experienced engineers seeking new platform skills or specialisations
What Our Students Say
The most meaningful metric is what happens after training. Our graduates consistently report:
- Securing automation engineering roles within months of completing courses
- Achieving salary increases after adding CPD-accredited credentials
- Gaining confidence to tackle projects they previously considered beyond their skill level
- Building professional networks through the EDWartens community
The [Wartens](https://wartens.com) Ecosystem Supporting Growth
Each platform in our ecosystem contributes to the 30,000-engineer community:
- EDWartens / EDWartens International for structured training
- OFORO AI for intelligent recruitment
- nxtED AI for continuous microlearning
- SEEKOF for job search
- roboTED for inspiring the next generation
Together, these platforms create a supportive environment that helps engineers at every stage of their careers.
Our goal is not just to reach more engineers, but to deepen the support we provide to each one. As we grow toward 50,000 and beyond, the mission remains the same: practical skills, real careers, lasting impact.