From Introductory Courses to Professional Apprenticeships and Masters Degree Level Training
What is a Professional Apprenticeship?
A Professional Apprenticeship is a credible and accepted alternative to a purely academic University degree. Once associated more with manual trades than professional careers, these days an increasing number of thriving leaders in technology, science and business started their careers through an apprenticeship.
We are a UK Education & Skills Funding Agency approved provider of professional apprenticeships. regulated by OFSTED and built and run by qualified industry leaders, Higher Education teachers and PhD qualified instructors.
Our L3 & L4 programmes typically run for 18 months and, depending on the career you are entering, will often start with a fully immersive, full time bootcamp for around 10-12 weeks. You will be sponsored by your employer and will enter the programme as a full time employee. We will provide all the training, skills coaching, education and professional support possible in order to ensure you are fully prepared for your new career. An apprenticeship provides a fully recognised qualification and learning pathway to a full UK degree. However, there are other benefits too.
Just a few Benefits of a Professional Apprenticeship
Earn a Salary
Rather than paying university fees and incurring a huge amount of debt, an apprenticeship pays you a competitive salary right away.
Start with a Job
You start an apprenticeship with a job. No risk of embarking on a 4 year degree to then find that you can’t find a suitable job.
Degree Equivalent
A formal apprenticeship can provide you with a pathway to a UK degree qualification.
Industry Relevant
All the skills and experiences you learn during your apprenticeship deliver real world, industry relevant capabilities.
Expert Instructors
Our programmes are delivered by a mix of experienced industry practitioners, qualified teachers and expert PhD instructors.
Bonus Masterclasses
Rather than paying university fees and incurring a huge amount of debt, an apprenticeship pays you a competitive salary right away.
Develop Your Career in one of our 3 Outstanding Academies
Technology & Digital Academy
From IT Support and Network Technicians, Cloud Engineers and SRE's to Software Developers & Quality Engineers.
Science & Laboratory Academy
First Career Lab Techs to Lab Managers and Specialist Science Technicians in Food, Manufacturing, Materials and more.
Business & Leadership Academy
From Executive Leadership to First Time Managers. PM's and Business Analysts
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Enhance your own knowledge and career prospects by enrolling on one of our expert training programmes.
Below is a selection of currently running courses. Apprenticeships are only available to persons currently employed, but can be funded completely with your employers sponsorship and support. Get in touch to find out how.
Choose Work? Choose University?
Why not choose an Apprenticeship
Our Academy Training Programmes can develop students from absolute beginner to fully qualified expert as they progress their working careers.
Working whilst Earning through a professional apprenticeship focused career path is a credible and worthwhile alternative to traditional old-style academic university study.
- L1 – UK GCSE Equivalent (D-F) 10% 10%
- L2 – UK GCSE Equivalent (A-C) 20% 20%
- L3 – UK A Level Equivalent 30% 30%
- L4 – UK First Year Degree 50% 50%
- L5 – UK Foundation Degree 70% 70%
- L6 – UK 3rd Year Degree 80% 80%
- L7 – UK Masters Degree 90% 90%
- L8 – UK Doctorate PHD 100% 100%
Table: Apprenticeship Levels