Live Production and Entertainment Industry Training That Sets the Standard
Flexible Trainings for Employees, Leaders & Teams Nationwide.
Who We Serve
Managers in Hospitality/Entertainment
Entry-Level Employees
Technicians
Safety Supervisors
Department Leads
Forklift Operaters
Aerial and Scissor Lift Operators
Training Formats
Custom Trainings Built Around Your Team Goals
Hands-On Learning With Flexible Delivery Options
Nationwide In-Person + Online Training (coming soon)
Our Training Programs
Skills Training
Hands-on Training for Safe, Efficient, and Professional Crew Work
Our Skills Training Program is designed to prepare crew members, technicians, and support staff with real-world knowledge needed to work safely and effectively in fast-paced environments.
Participants will learn:
· Truck Loading/Unloading
· Docks/Ramps/Liftgates
· Basic Knots/Ratchet Straps
· Cable Coiling/Identification
· Deprep
· Prep
Safety Training
Protect your team, your workplace, and your bottom line.
All training is led by OSHA authorized trainers with real-world experience to deliver industry safety education designed for both entry-level employees and safety supervisors.
Participants will learn:
· Hazardous Materials
· Avoiding Falls
· Heat Safety
· Truck/Dock Safety
· Lifting Safety
· Fork & Scissor Lift Safety
· Ladder Safety
Onboarding Packages available
Work Preparedness
Set the foundation for long-term success with essential workplace skills.
This training is designed for individuals entering the workforce or transitioning into new roles within the live production and entertainment industry.
Participants will learn:
· Dress for Success
· Effective Listening
· Communication
· Time Management
· Stress Management
· Conflict Resolution
Leadership & Management Training
Great teams start with strong leaders. Our Leadership & Management Training is designed for department leads, supervisors, and aspiring managers in the live production and entertainment industries.
This program equips you with the skills to lead with confidence and clarity—empowering you to drive performance, inspire trust, and elevate your team to the next level.
What Your Team Will Learn:
Respect & Team Culture
Communication Skills
Purpose and Direction
Organization & Time Management
Leading by Example
Getting Results
Develop Leaders Who Inspire, Organize, and Deliver Results.
Forklift & Aerial Lift Safety Training
Hands-On Forklift & Aerial Lift Certification
Our Lift Trainings are designed for the unique demands of concerts, stage builds, arena setups, and warehouse logistics.
This program provides formal training, practical training and a performance evaluation to assist you to operate lifts with confidence, control, and compliance.
What Your Team Will Learn:
Safe Forklift Operation
Navigating Stage Builds & Back of House Environments
Loading/Unloading Gear Safely Under Pressure
Equipment Checklists, Controls & Daily Maintenance
Hazard Awareness & Emergency Protocols
On the Spot Decision-Making & Communication
Designed by a Team of Experts From Both the Entertainment and Education Industries
Rugged Training Group was created to meet the growing training needs of the live production and entertainment industry.
Founded by Jen Ruggerio, an educator with 25 years of experience, and Lee Ruggerio, having more than two decades in the entertainment industry, who teamed up with seasoned instructors to design a curriculum that is practical, relevant, and rooted in real-world industry feedback.
Every program is thoughtfully tailored to meet the demands of today’s workforce, combining educational excellence with hands-on expertise.
We pride ourselves in offering flexible curriculums which encompass our client’s goals for their new and existing employees.
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