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For Employers

Upskill your team with accredited online qualifications

Lift College helps UK employers train staff in healthcare, business, education and professional sectors with flexible, accredited courses. No classroom downtime, no apprenticeship paperwork — just clear pathways your team can complete around their job.

  • 40+Accredited qualifications across sectors
  • 4 weeksTypical group onboarding window
  • UK-basedTutor and account support

Why employers choose Lift College

A modern, self-funded training partner — no public funding strings, no inflexible cohort dates, no surprise fees.

  • Sector-specific pathways

    Pre-built training plans for healthcare, business, education, criminology and more — mapped to recognised UK awarding bodies.

  • Self-paced, fits around shifts

    Learners study online when it suits them. No release time required, no fixed classroom dates to manage.

  • Visible team progress

    A dedicated employer dashboard shows enrolment, progress and completion across every learner you sponsor.

  • Transparent group pricing

    Volume discounts from five learners up. Monthly or annual billing. No surprise add-ons, no exit fees.

  • Recognised accreditations

    Qualifications from CMI, Pearson, AQA, OCN London, TQUK — the same awarding bodies your sector already trusts.

  • UK-based account support

    A single account manager, UK office hours, and a tutor team you can actually email.

Sector solutions

Pre-mapped programmes for the UK sectors we serve most.

  • Healthcare & social care

    For NHS Trusts, care providers and private healthcare teams.

    • Access to HE Nursing pathways for staff entering university
    • Level 2 & 3 Health and Social Care diplomas
    • Mental health and safeguarding CPD modules
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  • Business & leadership

    For SMEs, agencies, and corporate L&D teams.

    • CMI Level 3, 5 and 7 management qualifications
    • Project management and operations training
    • Team leader to senior leader progression paths
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  • Education & training

    For schools, colleges and training providers.

    • TQUK Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications
    • CPD for support staff and tutors
    • Functional skills delivery for adult learners
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  • Professional services

    For agencies, consultancies and corporate teams.

    • Project management and business administration
    • Customer experience and operations
    • Marketing, content and digital skills
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Team training pathways

Pre-built routes from new starter to senior leader, with the awarding body and qualification level mapped at every step.

  • New starter onboarding

    Level 2 entry-point qualifications and CPD for the first 90 days.

  • Frontline progression

    Level 3 specialist routes — care, customer service, administration.

  • First-line management

    CMI Level 3 in First Line Management for new team leaders.

  • Middle management

    CMI Level 5 in Management and Leadership for established managers.

  • Senior leadership

    CMI Level 7 strategic management for heads of function.

  • University pathways

    Access to HE diplomas for staff progressing to a degree.

We trained twelve team leaders on the CMI Level 3 pathway without losing a single shift. The dashboard made it easy to see who was on track.

Head of L&D, UK care provider

Talk to our employer team

A 15-minute discovery call. We listen, you decide.

What we cover on the call

  • Your team's current skills gaps
  • Qualification pathways that fit your sector
  • Group pricing and rollout timescales
  • How the employer dashboard works in practice
  • Next steps if it looks like a fit

Book a 15-minute discovery call

Tell our employer team a little about your needs and we'll build a custom workforce plan.

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Frequently asked

  • How does Lift College deliver training without classroom downtime?

    Every Lift College course is delivered online and on-demand. Your team studies in their own time, around shift patterns and operational needs, with a UK tutor available for support throughout.

  • Can we enrol a group of staff at once?

    Yes. We offer group enrolment for cohorts of 5 or more, with volume pricing and a single point of contact for your training lead. Onboarding typically takes 4 weeks from initial call.

  • Are the qualifications recognised by professional bodies?

    All Lift College qualifications are awarded by recognised UK awarding bodies including CMI, TQUK, OCN London and AQA. They are accepted by employers, professional bodies and UK universities.

  • How is progress tracked for the team?

    Your account manager provides quarterly progress dashboards showing completion rates, time spent, assessment results and any learners who need additional support.