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Independent compliance assurance exclusively for Aptem customers
ACAR is an independent annual compliance review exclusively for Aptem customers, delivered in partnership with Lockhart Hawkins - giving training providers a structured, objective view ...
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What the 2026/27 apprenticeship funding rules mean for providers
Learn more about the 2026/27 apprenticeship funding rules, what they mean for providers and how Aptem is addressing the new requirements.
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Apprenticeship management software for FE colleges: insights from Calderdale College’s Principal
Discover how further education colleges are using Aptem to improve the learner experience for apprentices - from intuitive navigation and mobile access to progress tracking ...
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How FE colleges are delivering a better apprentice experience with Aptem
Discover how further education colleges are using Aptem to improve the learner experience for apprentices - from intuitive navigation and mobile access to progress tracking ...
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Managing apprenticeship assessment with clarity and consistency
Understanding the impact of the ongoing changes to apprenticeship assessment and the value of an end-to-end platform to manage the requirements
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Aptem named in BusinessCloud’s EdTech 50 for 2026
Aptem has been awarded the prestigious ‘Learning Technologies Organisation of the Year’ title at the Learning Technologies Awards 2025. The announcement was made at a ...
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Webinars
Webinar: Understanding the 25/26 apprenticeship funding rules with David Lockhart-Hawkins
Following the announcement of the new 2025/26 funding rules, we hosted a webinar attended by nearly 1,000 people across the sector: “Understanding the 2025/26 Apprenticeship ...
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Webinar: Deep dive analysis of the latest Q2 2024/25 DfE data
In celebration of the 6th birthday of Aptem’s Intelligence Dashboard, Mark Abrahams, Head of Research & Analytics, dives into the Q2 24/25 DfE apprenticeship data, ...
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Webinar: Aptem product roadmap – quarterly update Q1 2025
Aptem Apprentice is evolving rapidly to support our customers in a changing market. That’s why we’ve started a new webinar series breaking down the latest ...
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Webinar: Enhanced reviews, marking aid and feedback assistant
This webinar is the latest in a series exploring the features of Aptem Enhance. Enhance is a suite of AI-powered tools designed to automate apprenticeship ...
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Webinar: The latest on Functional Skills – sector analysis and recommendations
The Department for Education has announced the removal of functional skills exit requirements for adult apprentices. In this webinar, we discuss the new functional skills ...
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Webinar: Engaging tomorrow’s talent – UCAS actionable insights for employers
Catch up with this webinar hosted by Pete Milsom, UCAS Partnerships Manager, and Jo Richards, UCAS Senior Insights Lead, to learn how young people make ...
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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
Why providers are switching to Aptem to manage apprenticeship and skills delivery
22 September 2026 | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Hear directly from Aptem about the features that stand out to our customers and find out why organisations are making the switch to Aptem.
Aptem product roadmap: quarterly update Q3 2026
6 October 2026 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Join this webinar to see what’s new in the Aptem product roadmap.
What AI should do, and what stays human: the AI decision tree
8 October 2026 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Aptem AI webinar series has covered why AI belongs in a strategy, what the technology actually does, how to choose tools, and how to bring your team with you. You will leave with the decision tree and the suitability test in hand.
All registrants will receive the recording.
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
C2C Group chooses Aptem Apprentice to manage its apprenticeship delivery
From enrolment to funding claim: how Aptem handles apprenticeship units
Extensive native functional skills integrations in Aptem offer providers choice
Two years of Aptem virtual assistant: proven time savings for tutors and 24/7 support for learners
How Aptem helps training providers prepare apprentices for end-point assessment
Aptem has won Ed Tech & Content Provider of the Year at the EducationInvestor Awards 2026
Latest case study: Factito
Factito, part of the Pensions Management Institute Group, uses Aptem Skills to deliver structured pensions qualification training. Its first cohort achieved a 100% pass rate, with the platform now central to expanding access to specialist learning.
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.
