For employers
Levy & SME co-funded
Future-proof
your workforce.
Over 30 years of industry leadership delivering flexible training programmes, with rolling starts and no cohort delays. Unlock up to 100% government-funded training across AI, cyber security, data, finance and management.
Upskill existing staff or hire new talent
Remote nationwide
For learners
Levels 2 to 5
Accelerate
your career path.
Earn a competitive salary while gaining nationally recognised qualifications with zero student loan debt. Flexible, personal mentoring built around your individual learning style.
Ages 16+ with no upper age limit
Disability Confident
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ESFA & DfE registered
Approved on the Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR).
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Ofsted regulated
Rigorous quality assurance, safeguarding and learner progression standards.
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30+ years’ experience
Three decades of specialist corporate training and apprenticeship delivery.
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100% 1:1 tailored delivery
Flexible online and workplace coaching built around each individual.
welcome to national upskill
Apprenticeships & Training.
Welcome to National Upskill – Your strategic partner for talent development. We are an ESFA, DFE and OFSTED-registered apprenticeship training provider operating across England. Whether you are looking for a new apprentice or looking to upskill your existing team, we are here to support you and your team.
Trusted by employers across England
How we teach
How do our apprenticeships work?
Unlike high-volume providers that put apprentices into rigid, generic webinars, National Upskill pairs every learner with a dedicated subject-matter tutor for flexible learning.
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Diagnostic
Initial assessment & bespoke tailoring
We review prior learning, job-role responsibilities and employer objectives to build an individual training plan, removing redundant modules and accelerating impact.
Rolling enrolment
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Mentorship
Dedicated tutor & live coaching
Learners meet with their industry-experienced tutor on schedules that suits workplace peaks. Small group or 1:1 delivery that is flexible for your learning style.
Flexible scheduling
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Integration
Off-the-job & Functional Skills
Off-the-job training hours are built into the workplace, alongside 24/7 digital learning resources and 1:1 English and maths Functional Skills coaching where needed.
Quarterly reviews
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Accreditation
Assessment confidence
Mock assessments, portfolio curation and professional discussion rehearsals help learners pass their independent assessments with confidence.
Career progression
Accredited standards directory
Apprenticeships we offer.
Every programme is delivered flexibly by sector specialists. Filter our industry-recognised standards below or select a programme to see the full curriculum.
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Level 3 Duration: 18 months
Care services
Safeguarding Support Officer
Programme overview Support statutory safeguarding responsibilities and demonstrate how organisations work to protect an individual’s health, wellbeing and human rights. Enable individuals to live free from harm, abuse and neglect.
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Level 4 Duration: 24 months
Digital
Digital Accessibility Specialist
Master WCAG compliance, assistive technology auditing and inclusive digital product engineering so that public and private digital services are accessible to all.
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Level 3 Duration: 18 months
Business and administration
Business Administrator
Develop high-level project coordination, stakeholder communication, process improvement and commercial governance capabilities.
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Level 4 Duration: 24 months
Digital
Cyber Security Technologist
Advanced threat intelligence, security architecture, vulnerability management and cyber risk governance for modern technical teams.
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Level 3 Duration: 18 months
Digital
Cyber Security Technician
Build core operational defence skills: security monitoring, incident response triage, access control and compliance auditing.
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Level 4 Duration: 24 months
Digital
Data Analyst
Transform complex organisational data into strategic intelligence using SQL, Python or R, statistical modelling and executive data visualisation.
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Level 3 Duration: 24 months
Digital
Data Technician
Source, cleanse, validate and blend structured data across spreadsheets, databases and BI dashboards to drive everyday commercial decisions.
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Level 5 Duration: 24 months
Accountancy
Payroll Assistant Manager
Higher-level leadership in complex UK payroll legislation, pension governance, HMRC audit compliance and strategic payroll team management.
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Level 3 Duration: 18 months
Accountancy
Payroll Administrator
Master end-to-end payroll processing, Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, statutory deductions and pensions administration.
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Level 2 Duration: 12 months
Accountancy
Accounts or Finance Assistant
Foundation bookkeeping, ledger maintenance, reconciliations and digital accounting software proficiency for finance teams.
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Level 2 Duration: 12 months
Financial
Credit Controller
Protect organisational cashflow through risk assessment, ethical debt recovery, account reconciliation and client relationship management.
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Level 3 Duration: 18 months
Business and administration
Learning and Development Practitioner
Identify training needs, design engaging blended learning interventions, deliver coaching and evaluate workplace performance impact.
No matching apprenticeship standards found.
Try resetting your search or speak with our advisors about bespoke training pathways.
Knowledge base & eligibility
Frequently asked questions.
Everything learners and employers need to know about eligibility, funding, entry requirements and how our 1:1 apprenticeship delivery works.
Direct IAG support
Still have a specific question?
Speak directly with our Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) specialists, with no automated bots or call queues.
01. What are the eligibility requirements for an apprenticeship?
To start an apprenticeship in England you must be aged 16 or over (there is no upper age limit), living in England and not in full-time education. You must spend at least 50% of your working hours in England and have the right to work in the UK.
Apprenticeships are open to both new hires and existing employees looking to upskill or retrain, even if you already hold a degree, provided the apprenticeship teaches substantial new skills.
02. Are there entry requirements to start an apprenticeship?
Entry requirements vary by level and employer, but because we deliver on a bespoke 1:1 basis, we assess each learner holistically during our initial assessment.
If you do not already hold GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) in English and maths, this will not stop you enrolling. We build supportive 1:1 Functional Skills coaching into your programme.
03. Is an apprenticeship a permanent job?
Yes. An apprenticeship is a genuine, productive job from day one. You have a contract of employment, earn a competitive salary, and receive paid holiday and workplace benefits like any other employee.
Most apprentices either stay with their employer in a permanent, promoted role or use their existing permanent contract to upskill.
04. How long is an apprenticeship?
All apprenticeships in England last a minimum of 12 months, typically between 12 and 24 months depending on the level (Level 2 to Level 5) and your prior experience.
This includes your practical training period followed by the independent end-point assessment (EPA) that confirms occupational competence.
05. Do I have to pay for an apprenticeship or take out a student loan?
No. Apprentices pay £0 towards their training and assessment costs, and never take out a student loan.
Tuition and end-point assessment costs are funded by your employer and the government, through the Apprenticeship Levy, levy transfers or 95%–100% government co-investment.
06. Which sectors does National Upskill offer apprenticeships in?
Business, AI & governance: AI & Automation Practitioner (L4), Digital Accessibility Specialist (L4), Business Administrator (L3). Cyber security & data: Cyber Security Technologist (L4), Cyber Security Technician (L3), Data Analyst (L4), Data Technician (L3).
Finance & payroll: Payroll Assistant Manager (L5), Payroll Administrator (L3), Accounts or Finance Assistant (L2), Credit Controller & Collector (L2). Learning & development: L&D Practitioner (L3).
07. How does off-the-job training work without disrupting the business?
Off-the-job training does not mean leaving the workplace for a college classroom once a week. Because we deliver 1:1, it includes shadowing senior colleagues, applying new AI or data workflows to live tasks, and flexible 1:1 online coaching scheduled around your business calendar.
Interactive funding estimator
Levy & co-investment calculator.
Set your organisation profile below to see how government funding covers between 95% and 100% of apprenticeship training costs.
Estimated funding breakdown
100% government funded
Government / levy pays
£7,000
100% covered
Your employer cost
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0% co-investment
100% SME funding for ages 16–21
Non-levy employers pay £0 towards training costs for apprentices aged 16–21 at the start of their programme. Eligible 16–18 starters also attract a £1,000 employer incentive payment.
Need a levy transfer? We match SMEs with 100% levy transfer sponsors.
Estimates only. Funding rules are set by the Department for Education and can change.
Journal & policy briefings
Sector insights & news.
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