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C2C Group chooses Aptem Apprentice to manage its apprenticeship delivery
C2C Group has chosen Aptem Apprentice to manage its apprenticeship delivery, moving from SharePoint to one system covering onboarding, compliance, e-signatures and ILR submissions.
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From enrolment to funding claim: how Aptem handles apprenticeship units
See how Aptem Apprentice supports apprenticeship unit delivery, from enrolment and training plan sign-off to ILR submission and funding claims.
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Extensive native functional skills integrations in Aptem offer providers choice
Aptem integrates directly with CENTURY, bksb, Skills Forward, and Pass Functional Skills, so providers keep the assessment partner they already trust.
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Two years of Aptem virtual assistant: proven time savings for tutors and 24/7 support for learners
Celebrating two years of the Aptem virtual assistant, helping learners maitain momentum and achieve success. The feature has saved Aptem customers 787 working days of ...
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How Aptem helps training providers prepare apprentices for end-point assessment
Learn more about the enhanced reviews feature from Aptem to discover how it saves time and improves the quality and value of reviews.
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Aptem has won Ed Tech & Content Provider of the Year at the EducationInvestor Awards 2026.
Aptem has won 'Ed Tech & Content Provider of the Year' at the EducationInvestor Awards 2026. The win was announced at a ceremony at the ...
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Webinars
Ofsted inspection insights for FE colleges
FE college inspections under the new Education Inspection Framework are proving tough. In this session, we explore what we have learnt so far. With over ...
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Webinar: Aptem product roadmap – quarterly update Q2 2026
In this session of our Aptem product roadmap webinar series, we take a closer look at the activity log, our new way of capturing off-the-job ...
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Webinar: Managing assessment in Aptem Apprentice
Tracking end-point assessment effectively requires more than a spreadsheet. As the expectations around assessment evidence, gateway readiness and outcome reporting continue to develop, providers need ...
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Webinar: Understanding the 2026/27 apprenticeship funding rules with David Lockhart-Hawkins
Following the release of the draft apprenticeship funding rules for 2026/27, we invited compliance specialist David Lockhart-Hawkins to walk through what the new rules will ...
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Webinar: Preparing for DfE audit – a practical guide with Karl Bentley
Successful audits depend on training providers being confident in the accuracy of their funding claims and able to support their decisions with robust evidence. In this webinar, Karl ...
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Webinar: Integrating Aptem with EBS and ProSolution MIS: Using Aptem APIs to enable seamless data flow
Join Aptem and Barnsley College for a practical 45-minute webinar designed for colleges using EBS or ProSolution as their Management Information System (MIS). This session ...
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Industry events
UVAC National Conference 2026
19 November 2026 | MTC Ansty Business Park, Coventry
Aptem will be the headline sponsor at the UVAC National Conference, where leaders, practitioners, employers and providers will come together to explore one of the most pressing questions facing the sector: how do we reimagine higher education and skills amid rapid policy change and growing opportunity?
Tickets not yet on sale
Webinars
Our webinar series returns in September 2026. Until then, catch up on our most recent sessions on the news and events page here
Recent eBooks
AI and data in apprenticeship provision: a practical guide to responsible data use, auditability, and impact measurement – Read the eBook
Cognitive assessment tools and funding: A practical guide for UK post-16 education – Read the eBook
AI tools for managing apprenticeships: understanding the regulatory landscape – Read the eBook
AI strategy for apprenticeship providers: A practical guide to responsible and impactful implementation – Read the eBook
Aptem Intelligence Dashboard
We offer a free dashboarding tool that makes it easy for apprenticeship providers to analyse trends, see offerings gaps, produce competitor analysis, and make data-driven strategic decisions from the DfE data.
Access the Aptem Intelligence Dashboard here
Recent articles
Building employer engagement: the importance of choosing the right apprenticeship technology
Aptem Enhance: frequently asked questions about AI features for apprenticeship providers
Why purpose-built beats assembled: the case for a platform built from the ground up
What the 2026/27 apprenticeship funding rules mean for providers
Apprenticeship management software for FE colleges: insights from Calderdale College’s Principal
Transforming progress reviews: moving beyond box-ticking
How AI is raising quality standards in apprenticeship delivery
Latest case study: The Leigh Institute
The Leigh Institute operates within one of England's largest multi-academy trusts, serving more than 660 schools. The team procured Aptem to turn a compliance-heavy operation into a lean, data-confident offering, and tripled its recruitment in the process.
Industry events
AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025
Tuesday 18 November – Wednesday 19 November 2025 | ICC, Birmingham
We are looking forward to exhibiting at the AoC Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025. Visit our stand to explore our cutting-edge solutions designed to help providers and colleges in driving learner success and transforming educational outcomes.
Tickets are available here.
UVAC National Conference 2025
Thursday 20 November 2025 | ICC, Birmingham
Aptem is proud to once again be the headline sponsor of the UVAC National Conference, taking place this November. This year’s theme is, ‘Change: Creating and Adapting to Apprenticeship and Skills Policy – Past, Present, and Future’. We look forward to reconnecting with our valued customers, partners, and the wider community at this important event.
You book your place here.
FIN Essential Inspection Preparation Bootcamp
Wednesday 26 November – Thursday 27 November 2025; Tuesday 27 January – Wednesday 28 January | FIN office, Shropshire
Our friends at the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN) are holding one of their very popular inspection preparation bootcamps, sponsored by Aptem. This two-day residential programme provides real insight into the education inspection framework, challenging perceptions and testing resilience. Recommended for Nominees, Shadow Nominees, Senior and Middle Managers, and Curriculum Champions, who want to be at the top of their game and inspection ready.
The November event is sold out, but FIN have added a new January date which you can book here.
National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025
Wednesday 26 November 2025 | Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
Aptem is an official sponsor for the Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards. These awards are designed to recognise and reward the achievements of exceptional apprentices and T Level students, skills champions alongside apprenticeship and T Level employers.
Learn more here.
Aptem customer events
aSpire 2026 – Aptem’s Customer Conference
Learn more about the 2025 aSpire conference
Thank you to everyone who joined us on 15 May 2025, for our inaugural Aptem customer conference. From personalised “how-to” sessions and hands-on workshops led by our industry partners to sessions with our Support Consultants, Implementation Consultants, and Customer Success Managers, we aimed to offer something for everyone. We hope you left full of fresh ideas, practical tips, and new connections.
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 aSpire conference will take place on Thursday 14 May 2026, at the same venue, the ICC in Birmingham. Tickets go on sale in early October so Aptem customers, please look out for your invitation to book a place.
Upcoming product briefing webinars
Customers will be invited to any upcoming product briefing webinars via email.
