Accelerate Expertise.
Transform performance.
Create your organization’s next generation of skilled, confident metallurgists.
Metcelerate was created to address the critical skills shortage the mining industry faces today. Our world-leading, workplace-based program provides metallurgists with the in-plant training they need to build practical knowledge, refine process performance, make better decisions and generate value for your organization.

Nothing impacts your value chain like skilled metallurgists.
It’s time to invest in yours.
- Build practical knowledge
- Improve decision-making
- Refine process performance
- Generate business value
Developed by the mining industry for the mining industry.
Established in 2019, Metcelerate is a business-to-business program developed in partnership with leading mining organizations. It was created with twin goals in mind - to help bridge the gap in technical skills and provide a reliable supply of outstanding metallurgists for our clients. The result is a unique, technical training program that allows operations to maximize value and engineers to fulfil their potential.

Metcelerate provides your engineers with a skillset that
would otherwise take years to develop.
would otherwise take years to develop.
The Metcelerate program at a glance
The Metcelerate program is delivered in three languages: English, Spanish, French
- FLEXIBLE
A flexible online training program that accelerates technical and operational upskilling.
- 20-MONTH
Comprehensive 20-month, set-schedule curriculum that spans the entire flowsheet.
- ESSENTIAL
Eight core courses that together cover all the essential metallurgist functions.
- REAL-TIME
Real-time tuition from world-renowned subject matter experts and peer-to-peer interaction.
- 300 HOURS
Average weekly study commitment of 4-6 hours or around 300 hours in total.
- GLOBAL
Globally recognised certification endorsed by leading mining companies.
How organizations stand to gain with Metcelerate
For companies choosing to partner with Metcelerate, the benefits are enormous. Not only will you find a reliable solution to the ongoing challenge of skills shortages, you could also create a decisive competitive advantage for your organization.
This is the opportunity to benefit your business:
- Build technical expertise and close the critical skills gap.
- Strengthen your team’s decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Meet your company’s need for skilled, knowledgeable metallurgists.
- Improve on-the-job performance and unlock business value.
- Slash recruitment costs and turnover rates.
- Highlight your commitment to professional development.

More than
390
Participants have enrolled in the Metcelerate program.
Our next cohort begins in April. Enrol your engineers now.
The benefits for Metcelerate learners
Participants in the Metcelerate program can also expect to reap the rewards. Our curriculum has been specially designed to accelerate experiential learning and create the technical leaders of the future.
Here's what to expect:
- A globally recognized, highly prized skills development program.
- Technical training focussed on real-life, on-site operational challenges.
- The confidence to make complex decisions that improve plant performance.
- Flexible online delivery that allows you to work at your own convenience.
- Support from world-leading subject matter experts and peer-to-peer interaction.
- A headstart on the pathway to technical leadership in the mining industry.
Breaking
Metcelerate is a PIABC-recognised academic institute of learning.
New Metcelerate graduates will now receive a PIABC Level 7 Diploma in Mineral Processing through the IOM3, in addition to their Metcelerate Program Certificate. These accreditations are recognised by leading mining organizations worldwide.

Ready to find out more?
We’re always happy to talk about our unique workplace-based training methodology. So if you’d like to learn more about the benefits for your organization, contact us today.


