Future Talent Learning

What Future Talent Learning does

Future Talent Learning is a UK-based apprenticeship training provider that delivers AI, data, transformation, and management apprenticeship programmes to large employers, funded primarily through the UK government Apprenticeship Levy. The company is registered as a Main Apprenticeship Training Provider under UKPRN 10084912 and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Changeboard Holdings Limited following a December 2022 rebrand from the legacy Changeboard events and content business. Future Talent Learning serves enterprise customers across pharmaceuticals (AstraZeneca), financial services (Santander), aviation (EasyJet), mining (Anglo American), defence (Babcock), healthcare (NHS Professionals), retail (M&S, ASOS), and government (Hampshire County Council), targeting organisations with apprenticeship levy obligations who seek to build practical AI, data, transformation and management capability in their workforce.

The company's core technology is Mentarri, a proprietary AI-powered learning platform that delivers personalised learning pathways, simulated coaching and roleplay, AI memory with contextual support, in-the-flow-of-work learning assistance, and enterprise governance reporting. Mentarri integrates with Microsoft AI/Copilot certifications under the company's Microsoft Training Service Partner status. Coaching delivery is human-led with AI used in a complementary, human-in-the-loop capacity for assessment sense-checking, and the platform is designed to be neuro-inclusive following Lexxic's Neurodiversity Smart Accreditation. Outcome data cited by the company includes an 85% Distinction rate at End Point Assessment and 100% self-reported effectiveness, promotion, and idea-to-practice metrics among alumni.

Future Talent Learning generates revenue through multi-year apprenticeship contracts funded by UK employer Apprenticeship Levy contributions, with levy-paying organisations able to access programmes at no direct cost and transfer up to 25% of unused levy funds. The go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales targeting large UK employers, supplemented by content marketing (blog, newsletter, LinkedIn, case studies, webinars). Distribution also relies on sector-specific variants (public sector, financial services) and recognised accreditations (Ofsted 'Good' 2024, Institute of Leadership 'Most Innovative Training Provider 2024', Willis Towers Watson Learning Media Content Awards 2016-2018) to support buyer credibility. Sub-brands include Mentarri (the platform) and Future TalentEd (free careers content for state secondary schools and colleges in England).

Name

Future Talent Learning

Legal name

Change Board Holdings Limited

Website

https://futuretalentlearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Future Talent Learning is a UK Main Apprenticeship Training Provider (UKPRN 10084912) that delivers AI, data, transformation, and management apprenticeship programmes to large UK employers, funded through the Apprenticeship Levy and delivered via its proprietary Mentarri AI learning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apprenticeship Training and Workforce Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship programmes
• AI learning platform
• Workforce upskilling
• Leadership development
• Management training

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Levy Funded Programmes: Revenue generated through UK government Apprenticeship Levy funding. Employers who pay the apprenticeship levy can use these funds to upskill employees at no direct cost. Programmes include AI apprenticeships, data apprenticeships, transformation apprenticeships, and management apprenticeships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Future Talent Learning delivers AI, data, transformation, and management apprenticeship programmes to large UK employers, fully funded through the UK government Apprenticeship Levy. Programmes are delivered via Mentarri, a proprietary AI-powered learning platform that provides personalised pathways, simulated coaching, in-the-flow-of-work support, and enterprise reporting. Sector-specialised variants are offered for the public sector and financial services.

Product overview

Future Talent Learning offers a portfolio of apprenticeship programmes (AI, Data, Transformation, and Management) complemented by Mentarri, its proprietary AI-powered learning platform. The platform provides personalized learning pathways, simulated coaching and roleplay, and enterprise reporting, supporting all programmes with AI-driven adaptive learning and in-the-flow-of-work support. Sector-specific variants are available for public sector and financial services organisations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mentarri: Proprietary AI-powered learning platform for personalised, work-based development. Provides personalised learning pathways, simulated coaching and roleplay, in-the-flow-of-work learning support, AI memory and contextual support, and enterprise reporting and governance.
• Future TalentEd

Products and services

• Mentarri AI Learning Platform Proprietary AI-powered learning platform that delivers personalised learning pathways, simulated coaching and roleplay, in-the-flow-of-work learning support, AI memory and contextual support, and enterprise reporting and governance for organisations and learners.
• AI Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programme building AI capability and practical skills for an AI-enabled world, integrating Microsoft AI certifications such as Copilot for UK levy-paying employers.
• Data Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programme focused on building data skills and capabilities for the workforce of UK levy-paying organisations.
• Transformation Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programme developing transformation and change management capabilities to support organisational change initiatives within UK levy-paying employers.
• Management Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programme for developing leadership and management skills through applied, work-based learning for UK levy-paying organisations.
• Public Sector Apprenticeships Specialised apprenticeship variants tailored for UK government departments, NHS bodies, local authorities and other public sector organisations.
• Financial Services Apprenticeships Specialised apprenticeship variants for UK banks, insurers and financial institutions with sector-specific regulatory and compliance requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of learners achieve Distinction at End Point Assessment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Training Service Partner status. FTL delivers AI certification programmes integrated with Microsoft Copilot and AI tools. The partnership enables driving AI literacy and adoption across learner cohorts through Microsoft certifications.
• UK Department of EducationcoreOthersData Processor on behalf of the UK Department of Education for the Apprenticeship Levy Programme. Collects diversity and equality data and health/disability information to tailor learning programmes. Data retained for 7 years for auditing purposes.
• Institute of LeadershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute of Leadership accreditation for programmes. FTL won 'Most Innovative Training Provider 2024' award from the Institute. Provides endorsement and credibility for leadership development programmes.
• Willis Towers WatsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded Willis Towers Watson Learning Media Content Award in 2016, 2017, and 2018, recognising excellence in learning content development.
• LexxicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLexxic awarded Future Talent Learning with Neurodiversity Smart Accreditation, recognising the organisation's neuro-inclusive learning design approach.
• Changeboard Holdings LimitedcoreOthersParent company. Future Talent Learning is wholly owned by Change Board Holdings Limited (company registered in England under number: 05116525). FTL trades under Changeboard Holdings, providing services in training, learning, education, HR and talent-acquisition sectors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan UK: UK arm of a global education provider offering professional apprenticeships and management training. A broader incumbent that competes with FTL particularly on management/leadership apprenticeships for enterprise customers.
• BPP Professional Education: Large UK professional training and apprenticeship provider covering management, leadership and professional development programmes. A scaled alternative for employers choosing apprenticeship providers in the same funding pool as FTL.
• QA Limited: One of the UK's largest commercial training providers, offering a broad apprenticeship portfolio including technology, digital and management programmes. A scaled incumbent competing with FTL for the same levy-funded enterprise customers.

Direct peers

• Learning Curve Group: UK apprenticeship and vocational training provider delivering levy-funded programmes across multiple sectors including management, digital and leadership. Directly comparable to FTL on funding model and target customers.
• Remit Group: UK specialist apprenticeship training provider delivering levy-funded programmes for large employers in management, digital and operational disciplines. Comparable to FTL on funding model, customer type and delivery focus.
• Multiverse: UK-based apprenticeship and workforce training provider with a strong focus on AI and data apprenticeships for enterprise customers. Targets the same UK Apprenticeship Levy funding pool with similar programmes to FTL's AI and data offerings.
• Corndel: UK training provider specialising in leadership, management and data apprenticeships funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. Direct overlap with FTL's management and transformation apprenticeship portfolio for enterprise clients.

Emerging players

• Mind Gym: UK-listed company delivering workplace performance and behavioural training programmes to large enterprises. Adjacent overlap with FTL's leadership, agility and management capability outcomes, though Mind Gym is short-course/coaching rather than apprenticeship-led.
• Generation: You Employed: Global nonprofit workforce development organisation offering employer-led training programmes that overlap with FTL's applied learning model, particularly for entry-to-mid level talent upskilling and AI/digital pathways.

Regional players

• Henley Business School: UK-based business school offering executive education and management development including apprenticeship pathways. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but its executive and leadership programmes overlap with FTL's higher-end management apprenticeship audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/futuretalentlearning
• Xx.com/futuretalentgrp
• Facebookfacebook.com/Futuretalentlearning

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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