What Tempus Training does

Tempus Training Limited is a UK-based vocational education provider founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brighton. The company delivers government-funded training programmes to adults aged 19+ across England, primarily those in receipt of benefits such as Universal Credit, with the stated objective of helping unemployed and career-changing adults gain industry-recognised qualifications and employment.

The core product portfolio comprises four funded programmes: Entry to Construction (CSCS Green Card preparation, 6 days online), Warehousing Skills (5 days online), Remote Working Skills (6 days online), and Skills Bootcamps (up to 16 weeks under the Government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee). Course content is delivered live online via Google Classroom with structured timetables of video tutorials, interactive group sessions, workbook study, and assessments, supported by Partner Engagement Officers and Course Advisors handling referrals and inbound enquiries.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively from UK government funding streams — the Adult Skills Fund and Skills Bootcamps — rather than from direct learner fees. Programmes are fully funded for eligible adults at no cost, with eligibility contingent on residency status, identification, and benefit status. The company holds Ofsted Outstanding (Grade 1) status (awarded July 2021) and operates partnerships with Jobcentres, local authorities, employer networks, SGP (Staffing Group Partnership), and SHCG (Sector Housing Construction Group).

Name

Tempus Training

Legal name

Tempus Training Limited

Website

https://tempustraining.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tempus Training Limited is a Brighton-based, Ofsted Outstanding UK vocational training provider founded in 2005. It delivers government-funded online courses in construction, warehousing, remote working, and Skills Bootcamps to eligible adults across England, fully subsidised via the Adult Skills Fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE), Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Government funded courses
• Construction skills training
• Warehousing logistics training
• Adult skills education

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training (Adult Skills Fund): Tempus Training provides government-funded education and vocational qualifications. Eligible learners can access courses at no cost through the Adult Skills Fund and Skills Bootcamps as part of the Government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee. Revenue comes from government funding bodies rather than direct learner fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tempus Training provides government-funded vocational education programmes for adults across England, delivering short online courses (5-6 days) and Skills Bootcamps (up to 16 weeks) covering construction, warehousing/logistics, and remote working skills. Programmes are delivered via Google Classroom with live expert tutors and lead to industry-recognised qualifications including CSCS Green Cards.

Product overview

Tempus Training is a vocational education provider offering government-funded training programmes for adults in England since 2005. The core product portfolio consists of three vocational programmes (Entry to Construction, Warehousing Skills, and Remote Working Skills) delivered as short online courses of 5-6 days with live tutor support, plus Skills Bootcamps (flexible courses of up to 16 weeks). All programmes are designed to help unemployed or career-changing adults gain industry-recognised qualifications and employment. The company is rated Ofsted Outstanding and delivers courses via Google Classroom online platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Entry to Construction Government-funded vocational programme for adults that prepares them for entry-level construction labourer roles. The 6-day online course, delivered by live expert tutors via Google Classroom, awards learners a CSCS Green Card and industry-recognised awards in occupational studies and health & safety, requiring no prior experience.
• Warehousing Skills Government-funded vocational programme equipping adults with entry-level warehousing and logistics operative skills. The 5-day online course, delivered by live expert tutors via Google Classroom, awards industry-recognised certificates in warehousing, logistics, and climate change understanding, plus a CSCS Green Card, requiring no prior experience.
• Remote Working Skills Government-funded vocational programme for adults seeking remote and hybrid working careers. The 6-day online course, delivered by live expert tutors via Google Classroom, covers cyber security awareness, virtual communication, and online collaboration tools, awarding certificates in equality & diversity and awards in stress awareness and administration.
• Skills Bootcamps Fully funded, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks delivered under the Government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee, enabling adults to build sector-specific skills and fast-track to interviews with employers or progress in their current role.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% Success Rate for learners completing programmes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SGP (Staffing Group Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025SGP is a staffing and employment partnership group. Tempus has partnered with SGP to support workforce development and provide training pathways to employment for learners.
• SHCG (Sector Housing Construction Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025SHCG is a sector-specific partnership group in the construction and housing sector. Tempus has partnered with SHCG to deliver training programmes and employment opportunities for construction sector learners.
• Local AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnerships with local authorities across the South East and UK supporting workforce development and career progression initiatives.
• Colleges and Education ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking closely with colleges and funding bodies to increase awareness, improve accessibility, and provide high-quality vocational training.
• EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong employer partnerships across public, private, and voluntary sectors supporting workforce development, career progression, and job placement for learners.
• OfstedcoreOthersGovernment education regulator that awarded Tempus Training Outstanding (Grade 1) status. Ofsted accreditation is key to maintaining government funding and programme approvals.
• Qualifications Network (QN)coreOthersAwarding organisation providing nationally recognised qualifications and certifications for Tempus Training programmes.
• NCFEcoreOthersNational awarding organisation providing regulated qualifications and certifications for Tempus Training courses.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreOthersConstruction industry training body that supports CSCS card provision and construction sector workforce development in partnership with Tempus Training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lifetime Training Group: One of the UK's largest government-funded apprenticeship and Skills Bootcamps providers, delivering vocational training across multiple sectors including construction and care. Direct competitor for the same Adult Skills Fund and DfE contracts that Tempus depends on.
• PeoplePlus: Welfare-to-work and skills training provider operating government-funded programmes for unemployed adults. Directly comparable mission and funding model to Tempus, with overlapping Jobcentre Plus referral channels.
• Seetec (formerly Interserve Learning & Employment): Major UK provider of government-funded employability, skills, and training programmes for unemployed and career-changing adults. Competitor in the same Adult Skills Fund and Restart Scheme contract markets.
• Remit Training: Vocational training provider focused on apprenticeships and adult funded programmes in sectors including construction, logistics, and business services. Closely comparable funded-portfolio mix to Tempus.

Broad incumbents

• Babcock International (Training & Skills): Large prime contractor delivering government-funded skills and training programmes across the UK. Competes for Skills Bootcamps and adult education contracts with substantially greater scale and contract-management resources than Tempus.
• learndirect: Established UK provider of online government-funded vocational training and apprenticeships for adults. Competes with Tempus for Adult Skills Fund learners, particularly in online-delivered, sector-specific programmes.
• City & Guilds: UK's largest vocational awarding organisation and training provider, delivering regulated qualifications across all major sectors. While primarily an awarding body, its direct training arm competes with Tempus for adult funded programmes.

Emerging players

• Skills Training UK: Mid-sized provider of government-funded training and apprenticeships across sectors including business, digital, and care. Comparable business model targeting Skills Bootcamps and adult skills commissioning.
• The Skills Network: Online vocational training provider delivering government-funded adult learning programmes. Closely matches Tempus's online-delivery GTM and Sector-Based Work Academy Programme exposure.
• Reed in Partnership: Employment services and training division of Reed, delivering welfare-to-work programmes and skills training under government contracts. Comparable funded training model and Jobcentre Plus referral channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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