Future-proof your workforce

Who is this apprenticeship for?

The AI and Automation apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to develop practical digital skills that support innovation, efficiency, and modern ways of working. Suitable for a range of industries and business environments, the programme explores how AI and automation tools can be used to improve processes, support decision making, and enhance productivity within the workplace.

What will you learn?

Apprentices will develop knowledge of emerging technologies, digital processes, automation tools, and responsible AI use, alongside key professional skills such as problem solving, communication, and continuous improvement. Through practical workplace learning, learners will build the confidence to support digital transformation and contribute to the future development of their organisation.

How does it support the business?

The programme also helps organisations embrace digital transformation by developing staff who understand how emerging technologies can support innovation, streamline operations, and enhance decision making across the workplace.

Start your career as a teaching assistant.

The programme is aimed at those starting a career as a teaching assistant, supporting teaching and learning within an educational setting.

Safeguarding at the Core

Learners develop a strong understanding of safeguarding, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Prevent, online safety, and recognising risks such as exploitation and modern slavery.

What will you learn?

Apprentices will develop the fundamental skills needed to work effectively in the classroom, supporting pupil development and working alongside teachers to deliver learning activities.

Knowledge includes promoting positive behaviour, supporting wellbeing, and understanding safeguarding practices.

Why choose this programme?

Designed to enhance educational support, promote student engagement and improve classroom efficiency, this programme includes crucial topics such as child development, classroom support strategies and safeguarding practices.

Set strong foundations

The programme covers a wide range of skills in HR processes, ranging from transactional to relatively complex, recruitment through to retirement; using HR systems to keep records, providing relevant HR information to the business, working with the business on HR changes and many more.

Who is the programme for?

The programme aims to enhance career progression and build a solid comprehension of HR, so is ideal for:

• HR Assistants
• HR/People Administrators or Co-ordinators
• HR/People Support.

What will you learn?

With hands-on learning led by expert coaches, you’ll develop high-level skills crucial to a modern HR function, from HR analytics to project management.

Knowledge includes:

• Understanding organisation structures
• HR legislation and policy
• HR team functions and processes
• How to deal with HR queries
• Developing solutions to HR problems and escalating complex issues
• Maintaining staff details on computer systems
• Handling sensitive situations professionally and confidentially.

Where could this take you?

You’ll gain the qualifications you need for career progression or further development through the Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship.

Stay within a core HR role or focus on a specialist area. With a practice-focused qualification, your options are open.

Developing internal project management skills

Who is this apprenticeship for?

The Associate Project Manager Level 4 apprenticeship is designed for individuals working in or progressing into project delivery roles. It provides the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support and lead elements of projects across a range of sectors, from initiation through to completion.

What’s included?

Apprentices develop a strong understanding of project lifecycles, governance frameworks and business case development, alongside practical experience in stakeholder engagement and communication. The programme also focuses on managing key project constraints, including scope, time, cost, quality and resources.

How does it support the business?

A key element of the course is developing the ability to monitor progress and performance. Apprentices learn how to track budgets, analyse data, manage risks and support change control processes, ensuring projects remain on track and aligned to organisational objectives.

Developing operational excellence in schools

The School Business Professional Level 4 apprenticeship is designed for experienced school administrators, office managers, finance officers and operational support staff who are responsible for managing business functions within a school or trust.  

Who is this apprenticeship for?

It is suitable for those already working in a school environment who are ready to broaden their responsibility, develop strategic awareness and contribute more directly to organisational leadership. The programme supports individuals working across maintained schools, academies and multi-academy trusts who oversee finance, HR, compliance, facilities or wider operational management. 

What’s included?

The programme develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to manage school business functions effectively. Learners explore finance, procurement and value for money; governance and regulatory compliance; HR and recruitment; resource management; marketing; project management; risk management and problem solving. The course also covers communication, stakeholder engagement, managing change and leadership behaviours. Throughout the programme, learners apply learning directly to their workplace, building a portfolio of evidence and completing a work-based project in preparation for End Point Assessment 

How does it support progression?

On successful completion, apprentices achieve the nationally recognised Level 4 School Business Professional standard. Graduates are equipped to take on, or further develop within, roles such as School Business Manager, School Operations Manager, Finance Manager, HR Manager, or Trust Business Officer.

The programme strengthens operational leadership capability and supports progression into more senior business management positions within schools and multi-academy trusts. 

Start your career in Fire & Security

This apprenticeship programme is aimed at those starting their career in Fire and Security, who want become a fully qualified Fire or Security Technician.

Why choose this programme?

The Fire, Emergency & Security Systems apprenticeship standard has come a long way since the original frameworks were introduced many years ago. The current standard increasingly focuses on the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a successful technician with the ability to install, maintain and repair a variety of electronic security and emergency systems. 

What will you learn?

Apprentices will gain the knowledge and skills required for designing, installing and maintaining electronic systems to protect businesses, homes and properties against fires, break-ins and other emergencies.

The programme covers a wide range of transferrable skills such as working safely, core systems techniques and system technology. Knowledge includes:

• Health & safety
• Electrical & electronic principles, practices & procedures
• Customer service and communication
• Commercial awareness
• Industry regulations.

Where could this take you?

Upon completion, learners become a fully qualified Fire or Security Technician and are therefore eligible for an ECS FESS Systems Technician (Gold) card in their chosen pathway. 

Apprentices then have up to 12 months to complete an “add-on” to complete the other pathway and be eligible for full technician status for both pathways. 

The programme can also lead to progression into other qualifications such as Project Management or Team Leader.

Empower Teaching Assistants to go beyond

The Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship empowers current teaching assistants to go beyond traditional support roles—enabling them to lead targeted interventions, support learners with complex needs, and contribute to shaping inclusive, evidence-based teaching practices.

What are pathways are available within this qualification?

There are 3 pathways available within this qualification.

• SEND
• Social and Emotional Well-being
• Curriculum Provision

What will you learn?

Learners will build skills in supporting independence, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, using assistive technology, and working collaboratively with education professionals and external agencies. The programme also develops understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing, equality and inclusion, alongside reflective and professional practice within specialist support roles.

Curriculum & Educational Frameworks

Develop knowledge of statutory and non-statutory frameworks including the National Curriculum, EYFS, and SEND legislation.

Unlock HR skills and expertise

This apprenticeship is designed to create confident HR professionals that are capable of making decisions and recommendations, influencing senior members of staff, and ensuring that best practices are always followed.

Who is the programme for?

With a this apprenticeship you’ll gain a deeper understanding of HR within an organisation. The programme is aimed at those working in a role that supports the employee lifecycle, this apprenticeship provides learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours that are required by a HR professional. It is ideal for:

• HR Managers
• HR Business Partners
• HR Consultant Partners
• Talent Managers.

What will you learn?

You’ll explore how to effectively manage relationships, systems and processes, while developing the skills needed to nurture talent and build high-performing teams.

Where could this take you?

By combining in-depth knowledge with practical experience and the confidence to tackle future challenges, this apprenticeship is designed to accelerate your career progression.

Everything you need to deliver high performance and results.

Learn the fundamentals you need to confidently lead a team. From building strong stakeholder relationships and managing data and information, to overseeing budgets and contributing to key projects, you’ll gain access to industry-proven strategies for managing people and resources effectively.

Learners will also build an understanding of key management areas such as performance management, resource planning, and continuous improvement, enabling them to confidently support both team and business objectives.

What will you learn?

Apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to manage people effectively, organise workloads, and support performance. This includes leading and motivating teams, communicating clearly with colleagues and stakeholders, managing operational plans, and contributing to problem-solving and decision-making.

Who is the programme designed for?

The Team Leader Level 3 apprenticeship is designed for individuals moving into first-line management or supervisory roles. It is suitable for those responsible for leading teams, supporting day-to-day operations, and helping to deliver organisational goals across a range of sectors.

Where could this take you?

Our training is recognised for quality and impact, delivered by experienced trainers who understand the needs of modern workplaces. Programmes are designed in partnership with employers to ensure learning is relevant, practical, and directly aligned to organisational goals.

If you’re ready to take it to the next level, you can progress onto the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship.

Develop strategic leadership skills

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals with management responsibilities who lead teams, projects, or departments within an organisation. Suitable across a wide range of industries, the programme develops the knowledge and skills needed to manage operations effectively and support organisational objectives.

What will you learn?

Apprentices will build expertise in areas including operational management, project management, finance, leadership, communication, and decision making. The programme also focuses on managing people, developing teams, building professional relationships, and driving continuous improvement within the workplace.

Where could this take you?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, this apprenticeship will give you the skills, knowledge and behaviours to take on new opportunities to progress onto a senior management position.

Why choose this programme?

The programme is designed to develop confident operational leaders who can effectively manage teams, projects, resources, and organisational change. Through practical workshops, professional discussions, and workplace application, learners build the knowledge and behaviours needed to make a measurable impact within their organisation.