AI is becoming part of everyday working life, and organisations are looking for people who can use it in practical, meaningful ways. The new AI and Automation Practitioner Standard (ST1512) gives apprentices the skills to do exactly that.

Skills England's latest Occupations in Demand report provides concrete evidence of what many in the apprenticeship sector have been observing first-hand: digital and technical roles are experiencing substantial workforce demand.

We're approved to assess the new Level 4 AI and Automation Practitioner apprenticeship and are ready to support you as you prepare to deliver.

Over the past year , we’ve continued to grow our reach and impact across the apprenticeship and assessment landscape. We’ve worked closely with a broad network of employers and training providers, supported thousands of learners, and delivered assessments across an expanding range of standards. innovation, and collaboration.

The wait is over. Skills England published its Requirements and Guidance for Apprenticeship Assessment on 16 December 2025, joining Ofqual's regulatory framework released earlier in the month.

Here is how we will ensure your learners access their full entitlement of time for their EPAs over the Christmas break.

In an industry where we're responsible for shaping futures and validating competence, standing still isn't an option. Continuous professional development (CPD) isn't just a compliance checkbox for assessors, trainers, and education professionals - it's the foundation of credibility, quality, and trust.

The next step toward the reformed apprenticeship assessment landscape has finally been taken.

Each October, organisations around the world mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness of digital risks and remind us of all the simple steps we can take to stay safe online. Cybersecurity is about more than firewalls and passwords - it’s about protecting systems, networks and data from attacks or unauthorised access. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worthwhile initiative to get behind and promote. Accelerate People’s Jo Massiah shares how you can support your employees and apprentices going through a cancer diagnosis.

On 23 September 2025, we attended Ofqual’s latest VTQ Regulator’s briefing which delivered a series of important updates.

The apprenticeship sector stands at a pivotal moment as the new regulatory framework approaches implementation. With the Department for Education's proposed reforms reshaping how assessments are developed and delivered, one principle has emerged as absolutely fundamental

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