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Build future-ready business support teams with apprenticeships

Recognised for excellence

We’re proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. This is a reflection of our commitment to delivering high-quality training and meaningful outcomes for both employers and learners within the Professional Services sector.

Get Industry-aligned training

We work closely with industry professionals to ensure our training is relevant, practical, and aligned with the Professional Services sector demands. Our learning coaches are also industry experts who can support your business and learners to achieve their goals, whether that's to achieve CIPD accreditation, ensure regulatory compliance, or equip customer-facing teams with the right skills to improve operational efficiency with immediate impact.

End-to-end support

From recruiting the right candidates to providing tailored training and ongoing mentorship, we support you every step of the way. Our team works closely with you to understand your business goals, promoting your vacancy, screening applicants and matching you with the right fit, while offering personalised guidance to make apprenticeships seamless and effective.

The biggest challenges employers face

Recruitment & Retention Challenges

Finding skilled employees is tough and high turnover adds pressure. However, 80% of employers investing in apprenticeships see higher retention, creating a more stable workforce*.

*Source: apprenticeships.gov.uk. As of April 2025.

Productivity Gaps

In today’s fast-paced world, 90% of SMEs face skills shortages*. Apprenticeships offer a practical solution, bringing in talent and developing essential skills.

*Source: SME Skills Horizon 2025. As of April 2025. 

Budget Constraints

Many businesses face budget constraints due to rising costs, inflation, and the cost of living crisis, making fund allocation more challenging.

How we can help you

We help turn these challenges into opportunities with bespoke apprenticeship programmes designed to attract top talent, close skills gaps, and increase productivity.

Level 3 Accounts Assistant

Areas covered:

  • Advanced Bookkeeping
  • Final Accounts Preparation
  • Management Accounting: Costing

Level 4 Professional Accountant

Areas covered:

  • Financial Statements of Limited Companies
  • Managing Accounting: Budgeting
  • Accounting Systems and Controls

Level 3 Business Administrator

Areas covered:

  • Planning and Organisation
  • Project Management
  • Policies

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner

Areas covered:

  • Knowing your Customers
  • Meeting Regulations and Legislation
  • Dealing with Customer Conflict and Challenges

Level 3 Customer Service Specialist

Areas covered:

  • Products and Service Knowledge
  • Influencing Skills
  • Systems and Resources

Level 3 HR Support

Areas covered:

  • Business Culture and Change in Context
  • Principles of Analytics
  • Core Behaviours for People Professionals

Level 5 People Professional

Areas covered:

  • Employment Relationship Management
  • Talent Management and Workforce Planning
  • Reward for Performance and Contribution

Level 7 Senior People Professional

Areas covered:

  • Strategic Employment Relations
  • Resourcing and Talent Management to Sustain Success
  • Strategic Reward Management

Level 3 Learning & Development Practitioner

Areas Covered:

  • Business Culture and Change in Context
  • Principles of Analytics
  • Core Behaviours for People Professionals

Level 5 Learning & Development Consultant/Partner

Areas covered:

  • Personalised and Performance Focused Learning
  • Self-directed and Social Learning
  • Digital Learning and Development.

Level 3 Team Leader

Areas covered:

  • Organisation Culture & Strategy
  • Problem Solving
  • Data Analysis

Level 5 Operations Manager

Areas covered:

  • Organisational Culture and Diversity
  • Negotiation and Influencing Skills
  • Managing Conflict

Level 4 Conveyancing Technician

Areas covered:

  • Law of Contract
  • Land Law
  • Standard Conveyancing Transactions

Level 6 Licensed Conveyancer

Areas covered:

  • Landlord and Tenant
  • Conveyancing Law and Practice
  • Managing Client and Office Accounts

Find out more

Explore our Employer Hub to discover how apprenticeships can drive growth, innovation, and long-term success for your team.

Why partner with Total People?

Workforce development experts

We help businesses reskill staff for long-term success.

Tailored apprenticeship programmes

Designed to meet the needs of professional services industries.

Dedicated employer support

We provide ongoing mentorship and guidance for both employers and learners.

Apprentice recruitment support

We work closely with you to recruit the right apprentices for your business.

Discover how we're achieving success

"Total People made the process seamless- they handled everything from paperwork to funding." 

A&B Air Conditioning, Employer.

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