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, Open Awards, 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
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
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
Professional services
For agencies, consultancies and corporate teams.
- Project management and business administration
- Customer experience and operations
- Marketing, content and digital skills
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
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, Open Awards 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.
Lift vs traditional training
How a Lift College cohort compares with building training in-house or running it through an apprenticeship route.
| Factor | Lift College | In-house L&D | Apprenticeship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Live within 48 hours of contract sign-off for small cohorts. | Weeks to months to design materials and book trainers. | Weeks to months for provider selection and ESFA registration. |
| Admin overhead | One dashboard, one adviser, one invoice. | Ongoing content upkeep, trainer scheduling, internal tracking. | Off-the-job evidence logs, ESFA compliance paperwork, gateway reviews. |
| Funding | Self-funded, no levy or ESFA dependency. | Fully self-funded, no external funding route available. | Apprenticeship Levy or co-investment, subject to eligibility rules. |
| Cohort flexibility | Staggered start dates, mix qualifications on one account. | Flexible in theory, constrained by trainer and room availability. | Fixed cohort windows tied to provider and standard timetables. |
| Cost predictability | Published per-seat pricing, one line on a purchase order. | Variable: trainer day rates, materials, venue and staff time. | Levy spend plus internal off-the-job time, harder to isolate as a cost. |
| Certificate recognition | Ofqual-regulated certificate from a named UK awarding body. | Internal certificate of completion, no external recognition. | Recognised apprenticeship standard, but narrower scope than an Ofqual qualification. |
Frequently asked by UK employers
Further questions from procurement, compliance and HR teams that go beyond our main FAQ above.
How do we prove learning outcomes to auditors or regulators?
Every learner receives an awarding-body certificate on completion, and the employer dashboard keeps a permanent record of enrolment dates, progress and completion for each seat. You can export this as a CSV for CQC, Ofsted or internal audit evidence at any time.
Can we see a demo of the employer dashboard before signing up?
Yes. Book a discovery call and your adviser will walk through a live dashboard demo, including enrolment, progress tracking and CSV export, before you commit to anything.
Can Lift College go through our procurement process?
Yes. We regularly work with procurement teams and can complete supplier questionnaires, provide insurance and compliance documents, and issue purchase-order-based invoicing rather than card payment.
How is learner data handled under GDPR?
Learner data is processed under UK GDPR. We act as data processor for enrolment and progress data, with a data processing agreement available on request. Data is stored on UK and EU-based infrastructure and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
What is the cancellation policy for an employer account?
You can cancel future enrolments at any time with no ongoing contract. Learners already part-way through a qualification can complete their course, or you can discuss a pause with your account adviser.
Are your tutors qualified to teach their subject?
Yes. Every tutor holds a relevant subject qualification and, where applicable, an assessor or teaching qualification such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Tutors are UK-based and matched to learners by subject specialism.
Are Lift College qualifications recognised and quality-assured?
Yes. The large majority of our qualifications sit on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). A small number of professional and Access to HE courses are quality-assured by other UK bodies, such as the Access to HE Quality Assurance Agency. Each course page states the awarding body and regulator.
Is delivery fully online, or is there an on-site element?
Delivery is fully online by default, which is what most employers choose for flexibility around shifts. For some practical healthcare units, a small number of awarding bodies require an observed or on-site assessment component. Your adviser will flag this during the discovery call if it applies to your chosen qualifications.